January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.
41 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study reviews how oxidative stress affects hair follicle development and hair growth, discusses antioxidant-based treatments for hair loss, and evaluates natural antioxidant products that promote hair growth, emphasizing the need for further research due to existing limitations.
17 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that fermented Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides showed higher antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities than non-fermented ones, suggesting potential use in functional foods and health products.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Foods” This study highlights the diverse applications of *Perilla frutescens* in traditional medicine, cuisine, and industrial settings, noting its significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in experimental models, as well as research efforts to enhance its bioactive content and ensure safety and standardization.
10 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study identified and analyzed 88 MYB genes in Curcuma wenyujin, finding that specific genes are significantly induced by cold, NaCl, and MeJA stress treatments, which suggests their role in stress response mechanisms.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, JAUN soap was found to improve skin conditions, such as moisture, elasticity, and cleansing effectiveness, without adverse reactions, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective ingredient for functional cosmetics.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that various dietary supplements positively impacted hair density and were well-tolerated among patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting they may be useful adjuncts or alternatives to standard treatments.
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.
August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that oral administration of solubilized sturgeon oil in mice promoted hair growth and positively influenced the gut microbiome associated with hair growth promotion.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study reported that peanut callus extract, rich in resveratrol, significantly stimulated hair growth and reduced hair loss in an in vitro model and a clinical trial, showing promise as a cosmetic bioactive ingredient.
This review highlights the potential of plant-derived natural compounds as biocompatible and biodegradable materials in dermal and transdermal delivery systems, emphasizing their unexplored benefits and detailing recent advances in isolation techniques and drug delivery technologies.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This article discusses the composition and benefits of multivitamin gummies, emphasizing their palatability and potential health effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study explored the development of a herbal shampoo and reported its promising qualities for promoting hair growth and strength, indicating potential for further optimization as a cosmetic product.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study suggests that a polyherbal hair oil formulation, using traditional herbs like hibiscus and amla, may benefit hair growth, darken white hair, protect against dandruff, and result in shiny hair.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study aimed to develop a herbal hair serum to enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss, addressing common issues like extreme hair loss in younger populations caused by lifestyle factors such as stress and dietary habits.
This study found that rosemary essential oil can be incorporated into an aromatherapy massage cream, with different oil and water ratios affecting its physical properties.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” This review discusses a traditional medicinal plant used in various holistic health systems and reports its potential antitumor activity, but no new clinical results are provided.
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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.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” This study found that M30 may protect against cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia in mice by enhancing hair growth and preventing abnormal hair, suggesting its potential as a treatment.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Materials” In this study, researchers created nanowhiskers from crab shell-derived nanochitin that self-assembled into vibrant structural colors within a film. The material, sensitive to environmental changes, shows potential as a food freshness indicator and a sustainable dye for cosmetics due to chitin's biocompatibility.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that formulation F6 of the tested creams had superior stability and antioxidant potential, making it the most effective among the formulations.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports the successful formulation of a stable herbal hair serum with Catharanthus roseus extract and other ingredients, noting it has a suitable pH, consistency, and stability, suggesting potential effectiveness as a natural alternative for hair care pending further clinical trials.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a hair serum using Murraya koenigii and Clitoria ternatea extracts, finding that the F3 formulation had strong antifungal activity and was effective in dandruff management, suggesting potential benefits for scalp health.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Plant Animal and Environmental Sciences” This study found that a 50% ethanol extract from marine green alga Chlamydomonas sp. W80 exhibited several bioactive properties, including skin lightening and hair growth promotion effects, with potential implications for bioenergy and high-value coproducts.
19 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that the AabHLH112 transcription factor positively regulates the biosynthesis of β-caryophyllene, epi-cedrol, and β-farnesene in Artemisia annua.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius extract significantly increased the length of cultured hair follicles and may be a promising topical agent for hair growth promotion with high skin permeation.
5 citations
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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.
This study suggests that Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum extract and its component norgalanthamine may promote hair growth by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity and the TGF-β1-induced pathway.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” In this study, a polyherbal hair serum containing extracts of hibiscus petals and amla fruits showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans and exhibited satisfactory stability, physicochemical properties, and potential for improving hair health and reducing dandruff.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair dye using natural ingredients like indigo and henna, finding that it provides excellent color, better dye retention, and is more environmentally friendly compared to conventional chemical hair dyes, without side effects.