19 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” This study observed that while betaine supplementation decreases total homocysteine and increases methionine levels in a mouse model of CBS deficiency, it is not as effective as methionine restriction in reversing associated phenotypes.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that the extract of Eclipta prostrata L. demonstrated high antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities, moderate inhibition of enzymes linked to diabetes, and favorable ADMET properties, suggesting potential cognitive and diabetes management benefits.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Plant Biotechnology” This study identified two cytochrome P450 enzymes in Avicennia marina leaves that may contribute to the biosynthesis of triterpenoids, potentially responsible for the plant's medicinal properties.
16 citations
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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.
12 citations
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September 2019 in “BioFactors” This study found that Ginkgolide B and bilobalide from Ginkgo biloba increased dermal papilla cell viability and promoted hair follicle growth in mink models by influencing signaling pathways.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” This study investigated the potential of nutmeg-derived phytochemicals as anti-alopecia agents using molecular docking and simulations, finding that geranylgeraniol exhibited significant binding stability and potential efficacy against androgenetic alopecia comparable to finasteride and superior to minoxidil.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” In this study, researchers reported that a combination treatment of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract and Averrhoa bilimbi leaf extract at specific concentrations significantly increased hair growth and weight in rabbits compared to controls, suggesting a potential anti-hair loss effect.
May 2021 in “Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Microsechium helleri showed notable antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and cardioprotective activities, while chloroformic extracts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects in experimental models.
In this study, a polyphenol and biotin supplement improved skin roughness and significantly reduced hair shedding, but did not demonstrate clear superiority over placebo in overall skin outcomes.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that high-dose pterostilbene potentially reduced prostate hyperplasia and had strong antioxidant effects in male rats with benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting it might be more effective than vitamin C and resveratrol in similar contexts.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This study found that detoxifying Abrus precatorius seeds through an Ayurvedic process removed toxicity while retaining hair growth efficacy, suggesting the process is effective in reducing toxins.
53 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
March 2026 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Albizia saponaria stem bark against microorganisms causing dandruff and fungal alopecia. It found that the hexane fraction exhibited potent antifungal effects comparable to ketoconazole, highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic for dandruff.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Deoxyshikonin from Arnebiae Radix helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
September 2023 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” This study reviewed the effectiveness of natural treatments like pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil for androgenetic alopecia and found them potentially effective with minimal side effects compared to standard treatments like minoxidil. However, more research is needed to confirm their efficacy.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This review summarizes research finding over 150 new molecules with various biological activities from traditional herbal medicines studied in China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, ALR was found to enhance both the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, potentially through specific signaling pathways.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This study found that alcoholic extracts of Blumea eriantha DC exhibited significant hair growth activity, primarily attributed to the phytoconstituent Dimethyl sulfone.
19 citations
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May 2014 in “Molecules” This study found that the methanolic heartwood extract of Avicennia marina significantly inhibits 5α-reductase type 1, reducing 5α-DHT production by 52% in a cell-based assay with human hair dermal papilla cells.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that Biota orientalis L. leaf extract may promote hair growth and suppress sebum production in human cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair restoration.
July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology” This study found that extracts from Terminalia bellirica enhanced dermal papilla cell viability, inhibited androgen-related pathways, and stimulated hair regrowth in a mouse model, suggesting potential for treating androgenetic alopecia through multi-target mechanisms.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Biological Trace Element Research” In this animal study, applying a combination of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate complex and magnesium biotinate promoted hair growth but not nail growth.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a combined regimen of an oral supplement with Pinus pinaster, Grape seed extract, vitamins, and minerals, plus high SPF sunscreen, significantly improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma in 30 women over 84 days, reducing pigmentation and enhancing cosmetic appearance with no reported adverse effects.
75 citations
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November 2016 in “Medicines” This review discusses the properties and therapeutic potentials of beta-sitosterol, highlighting a need for more detailed studies on its mechanisms and long-term effects in humans; it reports no new results.
6 citations
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January 2009 This study found that topical application of Russelia equisetiformis methanol extract significantly increased hair growth in albino Wistar rats, potentially due to its triterpene and flavonoid content.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ursolic and shikimic acid together boost hair growth better than alone.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a laboratory setting, this study found that Biotrinine® dry extract activated hair follicle growth pathways and increased certain growth factor secretions in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential benefits for treating chronic hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Molecules” This study reported that compounds isolated from Alpinia zerumbet significantly promoted hair cell growth and exhibited anticancer activity in cell cultures, suggesting potential as treatments for alopecia and cancer.