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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” This integrative literature review investigated clinical trials on using medicinal plants, herbal products, and dietary supplements for treating alopecia, noting a need for further studies due to limited chemical-pharmaceutical analyses of the plant species involved, which include Allium sativum and Rosmarinus officinalis.
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January 2012 This study found no significant difference in burn healing between rats treated with carboxytherapy and a control group.
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December 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study identified acne, superficial mycoses, pigmentation disorders, and actinic keratosis as the most common dermatologic diagnoses in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of skin cancer and leprosy in public health.
This study suggests that Myrtus communis shows promising effects for various conditions like GERD, menstrual bleeding, and wound healing in clinical trials, though some adverse effects may occur with systemic administration of myrtle essential oil.
June 2017 in “Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices” This study enumerates the traditional uses of Begonia malabarica by tribes in Tamil Nadu, where it is reported to be used for treating a variety of ailments, with further research planned to evaluate its biological potential.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” This study found that the aerial roots of Ficus benghalensis Linn contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins, with an ethyl acetate extract being particularly rich in flavonoids.
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January 1983 in “Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications” This study found that enzyme activity related to cancer induction by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be increased by using a shampoo containing crude coal tar and significantly inhibited by imidazole compounds in human hair follicles.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” This study found that compound 4 from Urtica triangularis subsp. pinnatifida exhibited stronger anti-BPH activity against BPH-1 cells with an IC50 of 79.75 μM compared to finasteride's IC50 of 91.8 μM, while compounds 1, 2, and 5 showed moderate activity.
September 2025 in “Plants” In this study, the wood essential oil of *Juniperus morrisonicola* exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity, notably inhibiting nitric oxide production in stimulated macrophages, and showed cytotoxic effects against liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential for drug development and eco-friendly applications.
In this study, researchers found that cosmetic formulations containing guaraná extract effectively controlled oiliness in oily skin and hair by reducing sebaceous gland activity and lipid content without compromising skin barrier function, making them promising for managing excessive sebum production.
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September 2010 in “Fitoterapia” This study found that the EtOAc extract of Tridax procumbens aerial parts significantly inhibited rat paw edema and COX enzyme activity, suggesting its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
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November 2009 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study supports the traditional use of T. procumbens for diabetes treatment, showing improvements in body weight and glucose tolerance with no toxicity signs in normal rats.
This study assessed the phytochemical properties and antifungal activity of Lawsonia inermis extracts, finding diverse compounds like flavonoids and alkaloids, and reporting that ethanol extracts exhibited the highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans at 200 mg/mL.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review examines the ethanomedicinal uses and pharmacological properties of Semecarpus anacardium, commonly used in traditional medicine, and does not provide new clinical results; it highlights a range of potential benefits including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that trametinib and vemurafenib increased sebum production and gene expression related to lipid accumulation in hamster sebocytes, which may help explain certain side effects in patients.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” This study evaluated Tridax procumbens extracts for their in-vitro alpha amylase inhibitory activity compared to standard antidiabetic agents, suggesting potential benefits for diabetes management.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” This study found that Agaricus bisporus-derived β-Glucan particles showed potential as an anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agent, inducing apoptosis and disrupting mitochondrial membrane potential in cervical cancer HeLa cells.
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October 1997 in “Planta Medica” This study found that bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids from Stephania cepharantha Hayata stimulated growth in cultured murine hair cells but not in keratinocytes or fibroblasts.
This study examined extracts from the heartwood of Kouyousan trees for anti-termite activity against Japanese termites. The researchers reported that cedrol showed strong anti-termite effects, with feeding deterrent activity at low concentrations and lethal effects at high concentrations, while isoabienol mainly contributed to feeding deterrence.
April 2020 in “Estudo & Debate” This study concluded that the pharmacy in Venâncio Aires complies with Good Manufacturing Practices, as significant microbial growth was only found in Paracetamol samples, while other materials showed no or insignificant growth.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study highlights promising methods for converting food waste into valuable resources such as biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel, fertilizers, and antioxidants through processes like fermentation and anaerobic digestion, emphasizing the need for robust large-scale technologies to optimize this "waste to value" transformation.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering” 2 citations
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September 2023 in “Foods” In this study, researchers developed microcapsules and effervescent tablets containing policosanol from insect wax, achieving high encapsulation efficiency and rapid water dispersion, effectively addressing the challenges of solubility and psychological acceptance in consuming insect-based lipids.
April 2024 in “Applied biological chemistry” In this study involving mice on a high-fat diet, piperine from black pepper was observed to reduce sebaceous gland size and fat accumulation, suggesting its potential in controlling hair oiliness by inhibiting adipogenesis in hair stem cells.
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that the methanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus roots significantly reduced inflammation, promoted wound healing, and enhanced hair growth in experimental models, supporting its traditional use in Northern Algeria as a skincare remedy.
March 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Chemistry” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb., highlighting its potential as a source for therapeutic applications and drug development, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Ciência Rural” This case study reports a cutaneous adverse drug reaction in a dog caused by prolonged topical exposure to benzyl benzoate, leading to irritant contact dermatitis, but healing occurred within three weeks after changing treatment.
May 2026 in “Revista Ensaios Pioneiros” This study developed and evaluated topical formulations containing 5% minoxidil and 1% rosemary essential oil for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding them physically and chemically suitable, but noted that further stability tests and clinical trials are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.