March 2025 in “Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B” This study analyzed soil, water, and carrot samples in Vietnam, and found that organic farming can reduce heavy metal levels in carrots compared to conventional methods, potentially improving their nutritional safety.
This study found that lateral root formation in plants in response to L. bicolor volatiles involves complex signaling processes, potentially including unknown proteins, CRKs, and ABA pathways.
April 2026 in “Antioxidants” In this study, broccoli sprout extract and sulforaphane were found to reduce cell viability, suppress growth, and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells, and oral broccoli sprout extract inhibited tumor growth in animal models, suggesting it may be effective in managing breast cancer.
January 2020 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” This study found that a mixture of Red-BCQ and Agnex extract promoted greater hair growth and antioxidant effects in C57BL/6 mice compared to other groups, including minoxidil treatment.
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May 2021 in “Genetics and Biodiversity Journal” In this study, the ethanolic extract of Citrullus colocynthis demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and reduced cancer cell numbers in vitro, suggesting potential for pharmacological use.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study established a rapid and accurate ultra-performance liquid chromatographic method for chemical fingerprinting and analyzing Platycladi cacumen, effectively distinguishing batches based on geographical and climatic conditions.
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September 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that Camellia seed cake extract may counteract DHT-induced effects in cultured dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential to prevent or alleviate androgenetic alopecia.
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October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study describes five patients whose cystic fibrosis was initially indicated by a rash associated with protein-energy malnutrition, highlighting the importance of early symptom recognition for timely diagnosis and treatment.
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June 2018 in “Plant & cell physiology/Plant and cell physiology” This study found that overexpressing PLC5 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduced root growth but improved drought tolerance, and suggests PIP2 is crucial for root hair growth.
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April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications” This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.
July 2025 in “Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology” This study explored the traditional uses of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn., or snake gourd, highlighting its application in folk medicine across tropical and subtropical regions to address conditions such as fever, inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, and respiratory problems.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that Asparagus racemosus root extract significantly reduced facial sebum production and pore size in male volunteers, suggesting potential application as an anti-sebum ingredient in cosmetics.
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July 2013 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” This study found that topically applied Chinese black tea extract, when fermented and combined with capsaicin, significantly promoted hair growth in mice, potentially involving estrogen receptor interactions.
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November 2015 in “Research Journal of Medicinal Plant” This study found that ethanolic, aqueous, and hydroethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens inhibited mitosis and caused mutagenic effects on cell division in Allium cepa root meristematic cells.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This randomized controlled study reported that combining Ecklonia cava with Diane-35 significantly improved weight, waist circumference, hormonal balance, and inflammation markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over three months compared to Diane-35 alone.
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December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” This study found that the PLC2 gene plays a critical role in auxin-mediated root development in Arabidopsis, influencing root growth and PIN2 distribution.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, the authors reported that feeding cashmere goats with essential oil-cobalt significantly enhanced their growth, meat quality, and fiber quality, while stimulating immune-related physiological changes.
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August 2025 in “Seeds” This review examines the potential of Cucurbitaceae seeds, such as those from watermelon, melon, and pumpkin, as sustainable and innovative ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their rich bioactive composition and benefits for skin and hair, despite challenges like environmental instability and low permeability.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that cedrol, administered orally, exhibited potential antiarthritic effects in rats by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and arthritis severity.
August 2024 in “Bionatura journal :” This study found that the hydromethanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizome demonstrated significantly higher antioxidant and cytotoxic activities compared to the chloroformic extract, particularly against NCI-H460 lung carcinoma cells, suggesting its potential use as a traditional treatment for burns.
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February 2021 in “Biodiversitas” This study found that among ten Curcuma aeruginosa accessions, the MD accession showed the highest anticancer activity against MCF-7 cells, suggesting its potential for pharmaceutical development.
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified the NAC transcription factor RD26 as a critical regulator of drought-induced root hair growth restriction in Arabidopsis thaliana, with a similar mechanism observed in tomatoes, indicating evolutionary conservation.
October 2024 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that methanolic extract from Cnicus Benedictus leaves inhibits the growth of human cervical cancer cells in vitro and selectively targets cancer cells over normal cells, suggesting potential safety in its efficacy.
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.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” This study found that extracts from Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation effects in specific cell models, suggesting potential as a source for anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.
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September 2018 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” In this study, phosphorus starvation in Arabidopsis thaliana roots strongly affected stress-induced cytosolic calcium ion modulations, which were reversible with phosphorus resupply.
December 2025 in “JOPS (Journal Of Pharmacy and Science)” This study reported that microemulsions containing celery ethanol extract significantly promoted rabbit hair growth, with the 10% extract formulation enhancing hair length by 2.7 times compared to a control, while showing good physical stability and no skin irritation.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential medicinal benefits of Cuscuta reflexa, a parasitic plant known for its bioactive compounds, while emphasizing the need for further research to fully understand its therapeutic mechanisms and integrate its use into mainstream medicine.
May 2016 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” This case report describes a 26-year-old man whose abdominal pain and other symptoms led to a diagnosis of celiac disease-induced small-bowel intussusceptions, which resolved with a gluten-free diet.