September 2023 in “Plant journal” This study showed that the zinc finger protein GIS3 is important for root hair growth in Arabidopsis by regulating RHD2 and RHD4 genes, with application of ethylene and cytokinin helping restore root hair presence in mutated variants.
June 2025 in “American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering” This study examined the environment and quality of carrots grown in Vietnam, finding that organically grown carrots had lower levels of harmful heavy metals than traditional methods, suggesting organic farming can yield safer, higher-quality carrots.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
March 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study reported that Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.) demonstrates various pharmacological activities, including antifertility, hair growth promotion, immunomodulatory effects, and anticancer properties, supported by its phytochemical composition and analytical advancements, suggesting its potential in Ayurvedic therapeutic applications and future drug development.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study identified that downregulation of the gene BcFLA1 decreases root hair length in Brassica carinata under phosphate-deficient conditions, highlighting its role in root hair elongation.
January 2018 in “Figshare” This study found that a high-sesquiterpene extract from Curcuma aeruginosa slowed axillary hair growth in women by 22% compared to placebo over 12 weeks, with results delayed by 6 weeks, and participants reported satisfaction without adverse effects.
In this study, aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic extracts of Ajuga reptans showed promising hepatoprotective and wound-healing properties, with significant effects observed in experimental models, suggesting potential for development into official medicinal products pending further research.
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April 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This review discusses the potential health benefits of Allium vegetables, especially their association with reduced cancer risk, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that mint leaf and Aloe vera serum together significantly reduced CDK1 expression, which may help prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in rats, although only mint serum alone reduced CDC25 expression.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
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January 2023 in “New Phytologist” This study found that low temperature triggers root hair elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana through a FERONIA-ROP2-TORC signaling pathway, also activated by nitrogen deficiency.
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October 2013 in “Botanics Targets and Therapy” In this animal study, a herbal preparation demonstrated moderate anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties, suggesting its potential usefulness for preventing and treating alopecia.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical and bio-medical science (Print)” This review examines Angelica sinensis and Chinese arborvitae, highlighting their historical and contemporary use in traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology. It emphasizes the need for more comprehensive scientific assessments to fully explore their therapeutic potential.
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July 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that among adolescents with alopecia areata and significant hair loss, treatment with ritlecitinib resulted in greater hair regrowth and self-reported improvement compared to placebo over 48 weeks, with common side effects including headache, acne, and nasopharyngitis.
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December 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the nutritional and medicinal benefits of breadfruit and highlights challenges in promoting its consumption, but reports no new empirical findings.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document promotes a 25% discount using the code AVA25 on Erthwellness's natural health supplements, detailing how to apply the code and the benefits of their products, with no new research findings reported.
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December 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that phenolic compounds from Quercus acutissima, particularly casuarinin, showed strong antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiacne effects in mouse macrophage cells, suggesting potential therapeutic candidates for acne.
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November 2025 in “Plant Molecular Biology”
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective natural therapy.
February 2023 in “Journal of Plant Physiology” In this study, overexpressing the cotton gene GhGT-3b_A04 in Arabidopsis thaliana enhanced resistance to Verticillium wilt but also inhibited rosette leaf growth.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” In this study, KeraGLO, a nutritional supplement with hydrolyzed keratin, was shown to significantly improve skin wrinkle depth, smoothness, moisture, firmness, and hair health in healthy adult females over a 90-day period at both 500mg and 1000mg doses compared to baseline.
January 2021 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” In this study, Achyranthis Radix ethanol extract increased cell proliferation and hair growth-related protein expression in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential as a hair growth supplement.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib helps adolescents with severe alopecia areata regrow scalp hair and normalize body hair and nails.
August 2026 in “Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine” In this study, topical applications of Agrimonia pilosa extract and agrimonolide demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits in animal models, significantly reducing inflammation and enhancing wound closure compared to controls. However, further research in humans is needed to confirm these preclinical findings.
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” In this study, wild-type Arabidopsis thaliana demonstrated increased phosphorus acquisition and growth compared to root hair mutants under low-phosphorus conditions.
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This study synthesized silver nanoparticles using an Artocarpus heterophyllus leaf extract and found that these nanoparticles, with a size of 100–110 nm, displayed effective antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities in vitro.
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December 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” In this study, the authors concluded that arabinogalactan proteins recognized by specific antibodies are involved in the differentiation and development of barley root epidermal cells, contributing to root hair development.
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January 2008 in “Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Medical Sciences” This study found that watercress oil significantly improved healing of skin burns in rabbits compared to controls, while a combination of watercress and Nigella sativa oils showed no effect.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document promotes a 25% discount using the code ARPT on Soulflower's natural and organic beauty products, with no new research findings reported.
This study reviewed existing literature and found that green tea may have potential as a treatment for male androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating hair growth stimulation and fewer adverse reactions compared to minoxidil, despite being used in smaller concentrations.