142 citations
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November 2009 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study supports the traditional use of T. procumbens for diabetes treatment, showing improvements in body weight and glucose tolerance with no toxicity signs in normal rats.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study suggests that cedrol may improve mitochondrial function, gut microbiota, and intestinal barrier integrity, indicating its potential value in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Cedrol promotes hair growth better than baricitinib by regulating immune cells.
4 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study found that Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution significantly promoted hair growth in mice by enhancing hair follicular cell proliferation and up-regulating FGF-7 expression.
August 2025 in “Processes” In this study, researchers used a network pharmacology approach to highlight significant interactions between compounds in rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) and genes related to functional dyspepsia, suggesting potential pathways for developing treatments against gastrointestinal diseases.
December 2023 in “PubMed” This study highlights that homemade topical herbal preparations, although popular for their perceived safety, may lead to allergic reactions, notably with Mediterranean herbs, and advises cautious use, particularly for allergy-prone individuals.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the potential of Coffea arabica as an active ingredient in skincare, noting its bioactive compounds from leaves and beans show promising anticellulite, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties, with unique phenolic concentrations in leaves offering enhanced skin benefits.
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” The study observed that Carthamus tinctorius extract-loaded lipid carriers promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice more effectively than minoxidil, although further research on humans is needed for confirmation.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Cyclosporin A may prolong the anagen phase of hair growth in cultured dermal papilla cells by decreasing TGF-β2 expression, similar to its mechanism in immunosuppression.
104 citations
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” This review found that olive oil phenols may have anti-cancer properties in animal models and some human studies, but further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a natural herbal shampoo using curry leaves as the main ingredient, combined with other natural substances, aiming to enhance hair growth, strength, and natural darkening while reducing hair loss without the risks associated with chemical shampoos.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that a polyherbal sunscreen cream, F4, containing Camellia sinensis, Vitis vinifera, and Silybum marianum extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant and photoprotective properties, similar to synthetic sunscreens.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers found that fenugreek seed extract reduced prostate size, DHT levels, and cell proliferation in a testosterone-induced BPH rat model while modulating various genetic expressions, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract improved testicular structure and function in mice against finasteride-induced damage by enhancing antioxidant defense and modulating gene expression related to apoptosis.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a lotion containing specific plant extracts significantly increased the number of anagen hairs and the anagen/telogen ratio in subjects with androgenetic alopecia after three months of use.
This review highlights that Fenugreek seeds and leaves contain different bioactive compounds, with seeds showing anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects and leaves exhibiting strong anti-microbial properties. Both parts also provide anti-inflammatory benefits and support hair health, underscoring the potential for optimized therapeutic applications from Trigonella foenum-graecum.
February 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that 100% crude extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Emblica officinalis demonstrated strong antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli.
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.
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July 2018 in “Medicines” This review highlights the pharmaceutical potential of secondary metabolites from Juniperus species, noting promising antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, but reports no new experimental findings.
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January 2004 This study found that while some extracts from DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang showed potential in inhibiting 5-reductase type Ⅱ and had antioxidant activity, they were not effective in extending the hair growth period.
This article discusses the broad traditional uses and potential pharmaceutical applications of burdock, recommending the development of new products but reporting no experimental findings.
August 2026 in “Molecules” This study found that Eucommia ulmoides bark extract shows potential antioxidant and hair follicle-support properties in vitro and in vivo, but further validation is needed to confirm these effects.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review consolidates evidence on Croton tiglium's bioactive compounds and effects, discussing its potential uses in treatments like hair-growth formulations, yet emphasizes the significant safety challenges due to the plant's inherent toxicity.
16 citations
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January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that a 2% polyherbal phyto-complex cream containing aqueous extracts of Trichosanthes cucumerina and Abrus precatorius effectively promoted hair growth in preclinical tests, comparable to minoxidil 2%.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” This study found that oil from CG17 garden cress seeds had higher amounts of β-carotenoids, tocopherols, and vitamins compared to other genotypes, with varying physiochemical properties across all seeds.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Acanthus ebracteatus extract and verbascoside induced dermal papilla cell proliferation and reduced inflammatory cytokine release in vitro, suggesting potential for anti-hair loss applications.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) shows promise as a versatile plant-based ingredient in cosmetics due to its phytochemicals, which offer benefits for skin and hair care, although further research is necessary for robust validation.
February 2018 in “Open MIND” This study found that both Glycyrrhiza glabra and Emblica officinalis extracts demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, with the highest effect seen in 100% crude extracts.
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May 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that Centipeda minima and brevilin A significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential to protect against skin aging and inflammation.
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May 2022 in “Research and reports in urology” This study found that Caesalpinia bonduc seed extracts significantly reduced prostate weight and improved prostate tissue morphology in Wistar rats with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia.