April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study examined Ashwagandha-derived exosome-like nanoparticles and found that they increased hair growth markers and hair shaft production in human hair follicles ex vivo, suggesting potential for plant-derived exosome therapies in hair loss treatments.
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August 2007 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that Myc activation in epidermal stem cells leads to chromatin modifications that promote stem cell exit and differentiation, which can be influenced by HDAC inhibitors like trichostatin A.
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July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Ashwagandha-derived nanovesicles increased cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and growth factor expression in vitro, suggesting they may have potential as a plant-based alternative or complement to current therapies for hair and skin conditions.
March 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review highlights that exosomes from adipose-derived stem cells, particularly those enriched with circ-Ash1l, can inhibit ferroptosis and reduce UVB-induced skin aging by delivering GPX4-promoting signals to damaged cells, thus offering a potential regenerative therapy for photoaged skin.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract and orthosilicic acid both increased melanin synthesis and related protein expression in melanocytes, suggesting potential therapeutic use for melanin deficiency.
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February 1991 in “FEBS Letters” This study found that introducing rat ornithine transcarbamylase gene into spf-ash mice improved liver and intestinal enzyme activity and normalized some metabolic indicators.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this survey of dermatologists, pimozide was most commonly identified as the preferred first-line antipsychotic for treating delusions of parasitosis, followed by risperidone.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ashwagandha nanoparticles help hair grow by increasing a growth factor.
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August 2015 in “Scanning” This study suggests that corkscrew hairs in tinea capitis result from internal hair damage by Trichophyton violaceum and external resistance from scalp scales.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that introducing the recombinant rat OTC gene into SPF-ASH mice restored normal hair growth and metabolic function, improving symptoms associated with OTC deficiency.
In this study, introducing the rat OTC gene into spf-ash mice led to increased OTC activity and normalized hair growth and biochemical markers like urinary orotic acid and serum citrulline, partially correcting the symptoms of OTC deficiency.
July 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that Ashwagandha-derived exosome-like nanovesicles promoted hair growth in several preclinical models and may offer a novel non-drug strategy to reduce hair shedding.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the roles of resident macrophages in the liver and lung, emphasizing their unique contributions to maintaining tissue homeostasis and the interface between circulation and external environments, but reports no new findings.
In this study, roasting fluted pumpkin seeds decreased moisture, crude protein, oxalate, and other anti-nutrients while increasing ash, crude fiber, carbohydrates, and certain minerals after 60 minutes, potentially enhancing their nutritional value.
This study found that soups with 5% and 10% hibiscus flower were more desirable in sensory attributes and had higher β-carotene content compared to the control soup.
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January 2006 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” This study demonstrates that bacteria contribute to hair follicle neogenesis after skin wounding through IL-1R1 signaling in keratinocytes.
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October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract enhanced melanin biosynthesis-related protein expression in a 3D hair follicle-like tissue model and hair follicle organ culture, suggesting potential for future research in melanogenesis.
February 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a Garcinia cambogia-enriched food product, identified the most acceptable variation, and suggests further research on its potential benefits for weight management and PCOS.
September 2020 in “Pharmauho/Pharmauho : Jurnal Farmasi, Sains dan Kesehatan” This study concluded that hair tonic formulated with galangal rhizome and Aloe vera extract was stable according to the Indonesian National Standard, showing consistent organoleptic, pH, and viscosity characteristics after stability testing.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine successfully treated a man's ashy dermatosis, clearing his skin lesions.
May 2020 in “Research, Society and Development” This study suggests that mutamba fruit, regardless of maturation stage, could be valuable in the food industry due to its high soluble solids, vitamin C, and mineral content.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum's secondary metabolites, noting their diverse health benefits, such as anticancer and antioxidant effects, without presenting new experimental results.
January 2026 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” This study reviewed a traditional siddha hair treatment using quail bone ash and sesame oil, observing reduced hair fall and stimulation of new growth, though it suggests further scientific and clinical validation is needed for these findings.
January 2025 in “Journal of applied science and environmental management” This study found that palm oil treatment influenced the nutritional composition and enhanced the antifungal activity of banana and plantain peel ash extracts, suggesting their potential use as natural food preservatives or in treating fungal infections.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study identifies various phytochemicals in Thuja orientalis bark, potentially aiding its botanical identification and quality standardization.
March 2026 in “Plant Science Today” This study investigated the pharmacognostic characteristics of Adenostemma lavenia leaves, identifying key diagnostic features and confirming the presence of major phytoconstituents such as alkaloids and flavonoids, to help standardize this traditional medicinal herb.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
Ashwagandha-derived nanoparticles can promote human hair growth.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” This study found that the ashwagandha extracts ASH-Ext1 and ASH-Ext2 show different pharmacological activities in cell models due to their distinct withanolide proportions, highlighting the need for standardized extraction protocols to ensure consistent therapeutic efficacy.