September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, a new hair serum featuring Catharanthus roseus extract was formulated and evaluated, showing a stable and appealing product with potential hair growth-promoting properties, positioning it as a promising herbal alternative to synthetic agents like minoxidil.
July 2024 in “Journal of Integrative Plant Biology” This study found that soybean plants maintain root hair growth under phosphate deficiency by using two vacuolar Pi efflux transporters, GmVPE1 and GmVPE2, to remobilize stored Pi, with the process regulated by the GmRSL2 transcription factor.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius floret ethanolic extract stimulated melanogenesis in B16F10 murine melanoma cells without cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential as a treatment for gray hair.
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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.
This study found that peptides from Lablab purpureus, particularly fraction 2, demonstrated potential anticancer effects by exhibiting significant antioxidant and apoptotic activities, selectively inhibiting cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy cells.
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November 2025 in “Plant Molecular Biology”
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that the water fraction of Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract promotes hair growth by inducing telogen hair follicles in mice to enter the anagen phase and stimulating cell differentiation.
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April 2021 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that in Arabidopsis, the MYB30-EIN3 module plays a role in adapting root hair development to phosphate deficiency, potentially enhancing phosphate uptake from soil.
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January 2019 This study found that a hair tonic combining fragrant pandan and celery extracts increased hair length in guinea pigs, with the 1:5 concentration showing the best growth activity.
January 2020 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies” This review highlights advancements in the cultivation and chemical analysis of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk., including increased bioactive compounds in induced tetraploids and successful micropropagation techniques, supporting its medicinal use and production efficiency.
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June 1956 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” This article discusses the need for long-term studies on pathways for children and adolescents in gender services and reports no new findings; the authors call for data on psychological care.
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January 2020 in “Gastronomica The Journal of Food and Culture” This article reviews the cultural history and changing scientific perceptions of peppercorn as a "numbing spice," focusing on its historical, medical, and literary significance, but provides no new research findings.
December 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of pharmacotherapy & toxicology” This study reports that the ethyl acetate extract of Musa × paradisiaca L. leaves demonstrated in vitro anticancer and antioxidant activity, with concentration-dependent inhibition of HeLa and A375 cancer cell lines.
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report highlights the simultaneous presence of white piedra, identified as T. inkin, and pediculosis capitis in one patient to emphasize their clinical distinctions.
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January 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This anatomical study on Eclipta alba concluded that unique secretory structures in stems and leaves may serve as identifying features of the plant and the Asteraceae family.
March 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” In this study, oral administration of blue honeysuckle fruit extract was found to promote hair growth in mice by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating β-catenin signaling, suggesting its potential use as a food or cosmetic product for hair regeneration.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that the petroleum ether extract from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated more effectiveness in promoting hair growth in rats compared to the extract from its flowers.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” In this randomized, placebo-controlled study, the tested cosmetic ingredient containing Trifolium pratense flower extract and a biomimetic peptide increased anagen hair and improved the anagen/telogen ratio over four months in individuals with recessing hair.
June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” In this study, researchers evaluated emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils on guinea pigs, finding that a specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size led to a stable emulsion and stimulated hair growth.
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August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that goat placenta extract, when combined with PEGylated liposomes and microspicule gel, significantly promoted hair regrowth in patients experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy by enhancing hair cell proliferation without causing skin irritation over a 12-week application period.
January 2024 in “Scientific reports” This study found that undiluted mint leaf extract effectively inhibited multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and killed Culex pipiens larvae, suggesting its potential as a biocontrol strategy around hospitals.
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April 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study investigated non-laser methods for removing permanent makeup using plant extracts, testing their decolorization effects on mice through tattooing and electroporation techniques.
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August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” In this study, a sole diet of Leucaena leucocephala caused hypothyroidism and poor weight gain in steers, but mineral supplementation improved some symptoms without normalizing thyroid hormone levels.
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October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified morphotype-specific gene expression patterns in feathers, enhancing understanding of the molecular and cellular processes involved in feather development and diversification.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study demonstrated that water-soluble peptides from egg yolk, termed "hair growth peptide," stimulated human hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
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February 2024 in “Poultry Science” This study found that the miR-140-y-TCF4 axis regulates the proliferation of goose embryonic dermal fibroblast cells by affecting the Wnt signaling pathway, highlighting its role as a dynamic regulator during skin and feather follicle development.
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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.
This study found that Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may promote hair growth by inducing an earlier conversion of telogen to anagen and increasing the proliferation of dermal papilla cells in mice and human hair follicle cultures.
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.
January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” The study found that a novel mixture of mastic gum and peppermint extract increased hair growth and gloss in C57BL/6 mice, showing potential as a botanical alternative for promoting hair health.