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January 2009 in “OpenSIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)” This study found that extracts from Calotropis gigantea and Tridax procumbens individually demonstrated greater anti-inflammatory activity than Ibuprofen in a carrageenin-induced paw edema model.
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.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.
January 2025 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” This study found that only 48% of the medicinal plant uses reported by people in Lithuania's Marijampole region align with European Medicines Agency guidelines, highlighting the need for further evaluation of ethnopharmacological practices.
August 2025 in “South African Journal of Botany” This study found that among various polyherbal hair oil formulations using indigenous Bangladeshi plants, Formulation B was most effective, displaying strong antimicrobial activity and promoting hair regrowth in rabbits, surpassing the standard 2% minoxidil treatment, while also being safe for topical use.
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research” This article reviews the traditional uses, active compounds, and potential medicinal properties of Wedelia biflora and Wedelia chinesis, particularly focusing on their anti-inflammatory and wound healing activities, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2024 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a new emulsion containing CBD and ginger root extract significantly reduced symptoms of dry and eczema-prone skin, such as erythema and itching, in a clinical trial.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” This study found that Cerasus serrulata extracts, when obtained through specific methods, demonstrate significant antioxidative and antibacterial properties, as well as potential anti-alopecia effects in a mouse model, potentially making them useful supplements for these purposes.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that kaempferol increased the proliferation potential of basal epidermal cells in three-dimensional skin models by enhancing integrin expression and altering cell morphology.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study using fertilized chicken eggs, researchers reported that ethanol and aqueous extracts of clove, cinnamon, and coriander significantly reduced blood vessel formation, indicating these herbs' potential as safe anti-angiogenic treatments without severe side effects compared to synthetic drugs.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors highlight the growing use of herbal cosmetics in the personal care industry due to their health benefits, emphasizing the importance of quality control and safety in these increasingly popular natural formulations.
January 2005 in “Nihon Yasei Doubutsu Igakkaishi/Japanese journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study observed that Aloe vera gel applied topically to mange-affected camels led to the rapid disappearance of skin lesions and mites.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair cream formulated with natural ingredients like Jamalgota and Neem oil was evaluated for managing alopecia; Batch 3 showed the best performance in texture, stability, and spreadability, with promising results as a safe alternative for promoting healthy hair growth.
This article reviews the medicinal uses of sweet violet in traditional Persian medicine, highlighting its benefits for conditions like coughing in asthmatic patients, constipation, insomnia, and allergic rhinitis, while noting no special side effects at therapeutic doses.
January 2019 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” This monograph reviews the diverse effects of algae metabolites on skin health in dermocosmetic applications, without presenting new experimental results, and highlights their potential benefits such as photoprotection and anti-aging.
January 2022 in “Acta botanica Caucasica” This study evaluated herbal cosmetic products used in Turkiye, identifying 140 plant species and highlighting walnut, common nettle, and grape as popular for various traditional uses.
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review discusses the chemical composition and traditional medicinal uses of Eruca sativa, particularly its potential applications in topical preparations for hair growth and treating skin infections, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2020 in “Molecules” In this study, extracts from three Polynesian plants—Bidens pilosa, Calophyllum inophyllum, and Fagraea berteroana—were found to increase dermal papilla cell proliferation and modulate hair growth-related gene expression, suggesting potential for stimulating hair growth.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Spatula DD - Peer Reviewed Journal on Complementary Medicine and Drug Discovery” This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum and Butea monosperma significantly promoted hair growth and reduced DHT levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This pilot study suggests that topical melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from paclitaxel-induced damage, potentially preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and enhancing the effects of scalp cooling caps.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a hair serum formulated with extracts of Murraya koenigii and Clitoria ternatea demonstrated strong antifungal activity and effective dandruff management, based on laboratory evaluations.
January 2023 in “Biocell” The study found that safflower extract may help protect human follicle dermal papilla cells from cisplatin-induced damage, suggesting its potential as an adjuvant in chemotherapy to mitigate hair follicle cell damage.
This review highlights that certain plant species, like Glycyrrhiza inflata and rosemary, show potential in treating skin diseases such as rosacea and alopecia, but emphasizes the need for more clinical studies to validate these findings.
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May 2025 in “European Polymer Journal” This study developed a multifunctional dressing with the MeGel-SFSR composition, which showed faster healing and better tissue regeneration in diabetic wounds compared to controls, by utilizing a herbal compound and enhanced mechanical support, promoting hair follicle regeneration, collagen deposition, reduced inflammation, and vascularization in vivo.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics”
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial found that topical application of Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo.
In an animal study, researchers observed that a Chromolaena odorata layered-nitrile rubber transdermal patch significantly improved wound contraction, protein, hexosamine, and uronic acid levels, and collagen deposition in healing excision wounds in rats compared to a control group with an empty patch.
January 2026 in “Revista Científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias” This study concluded that both ozonated oil and Centella asiatica extract effectively accelerated wound healing in mice through different mechanisms, with the former enhancing early-stage inflammation and the latter promoting collagen deposition and regenerative healing.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review highlights the beneficial effects of certain herbal drugs in treating skin diseases, such as their healing, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor-promoting activities, emphasizing recent technical advancements in the field over the past 17 years.