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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study isolated a bioactive peptide from Trapa japonica fruit and found that it may protect human dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
This study found that administering drumstick leaves extract with amla powder improved hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls with anemia at a residential facility in Trichy.
April 2026 in “Molecules” This study suggests that extracellular vesicles derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae may enhance hair follicle-related cellular processes, highlighting their potential for biomedical and cosmetic applications.
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April 2014 in “The Plant cell” In this study, researchers showed that the CAP1 gene regulates root hair growth in plants by modulating cytoplasmic ammonium levels and maintaining calcium gradients, highlighting its role in ammonium homeostasis.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca as potential inhibitors in PCOS by showing high binding energy scores against key enzymes involved in estrogen and testosterone biosynthesis.
February 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This review discusses the potential benefits of Vitex negundo for managing polycystic ovarian disease, highlighting its promising effects in animal models, but notes that more rigorous human trials are needed to confirm these findings.
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July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Agriculture” In this study conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, warm water and shallot extract were found to significantly speed up the germination of lettuce and napa cabbage seeds compared to untreated seeds, though further testing is needed in nursery or field settings.
March 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” This study found that the Sonowal Kachari tribe in Assam, India, utilizes 39 plant species for medicinal purposes, with leaves being the most commonly used part, highlighting the tribe's substantial traditional knowledge of herbal medicine.
October 2004 in “Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal” In this study, buffalo calves fed only corn silage showed deficiencies in copper, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A, along with improved physiological conditions after dietary supplementation and treatment.
September 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that applying a topical scalp essence with Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles and growth factors significantly improved scalp health and hair growth compared to a placebo after 56 days.
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” This study reports that hypomorphic alleles of the Ass1 gene in mice resemble human CTLN1, providing a potential model for preclinical studies and indicating that standard treatments for CTLN1 can rescue phenotypes.
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that SYP123 and VAMP727 are involved in the secretion and transport of inner cell wall components, which is crucial for hardening the root hair shank in Arabidopsis.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study developed a novel treatment method using carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves, which improved hair regeneration and thickness in an AGA mouse model by promoting cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and reducing inflammation through multiple signaling pathways.
October 2019 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This case report describes a patient with pellagrous dermatitis related to chronic alcoholism, whose symptoms resolved within two weeks following treatment with nicotinamide, vitamin B12, and thiamine.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Water extract of cacumen platycladi helps hair growth by affecting specific cell pathways.
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that the peach gene CTG134 mediates auxin-ethylene crosstalk, affecting root hair growth and hormone-regulated processes in plants.
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August 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that ethanolic asiasari radix extract may induce apoptosis in G361 melanoma cells through ROS-dependent regulation of p53, suggesting potential as a medicinal option for melanoma.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that Terminalia chebula fruit extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by activating specific signaling pathways and inhibiting 5α-reductase, showing effectiveness comparable to finasteride.
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January 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Nematology” This review discusses the potential of Citrullus colocynthis as a natural nematicidal agent and highlights its phytochemical composition, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” In this study, researchers found that sweet potato shochu oil promotes hair growth in both human follicle dermal papilla cells and C3H mice. The oil contains components like ethyl palmitate, ethyl linoleate, and ethyl α-linolenate, which were key contributors to its hair growth-inducing effects.
This narrative review examined the potential of hibiscus leaves and apple skin as natural ingredients for hair tonics and reported their effectiveness in addressing hair loss, highlighting properties like strong antioxidant content and ability to strengthen hair roots.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This literature review suggests that Cyperus rotundus L extract shows promise as a natural hair growth agent due to its bioactive compounds and mechanisms that stimulate hair growth, although more human clinical trials are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy.
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January 2021 in “Plants” This study found that light and sucrose have opposing effects on root length but collectively enhance root hair emergence and elongation in plant roots.
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” This study identified mutations in the STUB1 gene linked to hereditary cerebellar ataxia with cognitive impairment, revealing potential effects on protein function and patient symptoms, including accelerated aging.
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January 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that tectoridin, an isoflavone from Rhizoma Belamcandae, may stimulate hair growth by activating Wnt signaling in human and mouse cell cultures.
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August 2019 in “Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that quinoa and safflower seeds powder exhibited anticancer activity against a liver cancer cell line and provided some protective effects against NAFLD in rats.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers described a formulation process for Ratanjot hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria roots, reporting traditional uses of the oil in preventing hair loss, baldness, premature greying, and promoting hair growth, but did not present empirical results.
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June 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that both Sterculia villosa bark and Vernonia patula plant extracts showed concentration-dependent antioxidant activities, with Vernonia patula demonstrating a stronger effect.