October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
This study found that while Smilax aristolochiifolia continues to hold socio-economic importance within the Totonac culture in Puebla, low abundance and land use changes pose challenges to its conservation.
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” This study suggests that the floral secretions of Brasiliorchis schunkeana may attract Diptera as potential pollinators, but field observations are needed to confirm this pollination syndrome.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source compiles information on Calotropis gigantea, an Asclepiadaceae plant used in traditional medicine for treating conditions like leprosy, asthma, vertigo, and hair loss, highlighting its diverse medicinal potential.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research Methodology” This review explored the therapeutic potential of Bhangra (Eclipta alba) for treating premature greying of hair, noting the plant's melanogenic, antioxidant, and revitalizing properties, but highlighted the need for further research to scientifically support its effectiveness.
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May 2015 in “Planta” Certain fungi and bacteria help orchid seeds germinate and plants grow better.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This article reviews the medicinal significance of the Eclipta alba plant in India and its therapeutic properties, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2023 in “Biodiversitas” In this study, researchers found that Sundanese mothers in a rural village in West Java frequently used 25 medicinal plant species, primarily from the Zingiberaceae family, during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, with popular preparations including decoctions and cooking.
December 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This study found that a specific combination of plant growth regulators effectively enhanced in vitro propagation and rooting of Eclipta alba, potentially enabling commercial-scale plant production.
September 2018 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” This study found that treatment with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UCMB5113 significantly increased root hair growth in half of the tested Arabidopsis thaliana accessions.
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December 2021 in “Journal of medicinal plants” This review discusses the diverse bioactivities and potential applications of Halocnemum strobilaceum but reports no new experimental findings.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This review explores the potential of Arabian Bidara leaves as a hair growth enhancer based on its shared chemical compounds with other known hair-fertility-promoting plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This article examines the butterfly pea flower, Clitoria ternatea, focusing on its history, health benefits, and culinary uses. It highlights the flower's antioxidant-rich composition, adaptability in traditional medicine, and unique color-changing properties that enhance its appeal in foods and drinks.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review explores the phytopharmacological and nutritional benefits of Alpinia rhizomes, commonly used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, highlighting their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties while emphasizing the need for further research to validate these uses and consider their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
May 2025 in “Tropical Natural History” In this study, Zingiber junceum Gagnep. is documented for the first time as a species in Vietnam, and its micro-morphological traits and the phytochemical profiles of its various extracts are detailed, highlighting the presence of several bioactive compounds.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses, chemical components, and biological activities of Calanthe species, reporting no new findings; it underscores the need for conservation and further pharmacological research.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This paper reviews the traditional use of Martynia annua in Indian medicine, detailing its reported effectiveness against a variety of conditions such as inflammation, epilepsy, and infections, and highlights its diverse pharmacological properties which warrant further clinical research.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the diverse potential medicinal properties of kavalactones from Alpinia zerumbet, which include antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, among others, and suggests fields for further research.
December 2024 in “JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND BIO-SCIENCE” This study suggests that the aerial roots of Ficus bengalensis contain high levels of bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits for conditions such as infertility, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study identified novel compounds from Bombax ceiba stem bark, including shamimicin, with potent hypotensive effects, and reported that a specific fraction had adverse effects on heart, liver, and kidneys in mice.
October 2025 in “Plant Science Today” This study found that cytokinin enhanced in vitro organogenesis, biological activities, and blooming in Vitex negundo, achieving a 100% shoot regeneration rate with specific cytokinin concentrations.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that volatile compounds from Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 improved root development in Arabidopsis by influencing auxin signaling.
February 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study found that Peperomia pellucida plant extract may benefit hair growth, male libido, male fertility, and renal cell recovery.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Biomedical and Allied Research” This review examines the therapeutic applications and potential pharmacological properties of Calotropis gigantea but presents no new clinical findings.
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June 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” This article reviews historical and traditional uses of the herb Bacopa monnieri, or Brahmi, for enhancing memory and other medicinal benefits, but presents no new research findings.
In this animal study, leaf extracts of Kalanchoe pinnata increased hair length in rabbits in a concentration-related manner, surpassing minoxidil at the highest concentration, though hair mass was unaffected.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair dye was formulated and tested, showing good stability and quality. The addition of Barleria prionitis flower enhanced color intensity and conditioning effects, suggesting it as a safe and effective natural alternative to chemical dyes.
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May 2016 in “Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences” This study demonstrated that the most effective method for inducing multiple shoots and root development in Eclipta alba involved specific concentrations of plant hormones on MS medium, resulting in healthy, flowering plantlets.