April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper discusses the formulation of an anti-dandruff herbal hair mask using traditional Ayurvedic herbs like Amla, Neem, and Shikakai, which are suggested to effectively address symptoms like redness, flaking, and itching associated with chronic scalp issues.
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May 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Galenika (Galenika Journal of Pharmacy) (e-Journal)” This study explored the traditional use of 18 plant-based remedies by the Amarasi people in Indonesia for treating dandruff and hair loss, detailing plant types, parts used, and processing methods, highlighting their potential as anti-dandruff and anti-baldness treatments.
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October 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” This review highlights various pharmacological activities of the herbal plant Hansraj (Adiantum capillus-veneris), including antioxidant, wound healing, anti-microbial, and anti-diabetic effects, but stresses the need for further research and clinical trials to confirm these potential benefits and safety concerns.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” In laboratory and animal studies, this research found that the ethanolic leaf extract of Adiantum capillus-veneris demonstrated a range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, wound-healing, anticancer, and antidiarrheal effects, suggesting its potential for various therapeutic applications.
January 2026 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study found that ethanol extracts from Marygold flowers significantly promote hair growth in male rabbits, with the highest concentration (20%) leading to longer and denser hair compared to lower concentrations.
December 2023 in “Redox biology” In this study, DMC selectively eliminated senescent cells in old mice, prevented hair loss, improved motor coordination, and reduced senescence-associated secretory factors, suggesting its potential as a senolytic treatment.
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights recent findings on the polyherbal formulations for dandruff management, indicating these offer promising, eco-friendly alternatives with multiple health benefits compared to conventional anti-dandruff shampoos that may cause adverse effects with prolonged use.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review found that Adiantum capillus-veneris has shown potential pharmacological activities related to its traditional Unani uses, especially for inflammatory, infectious, dermatological, and hair conditions, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in humans.
October 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review highlights that Wedelolactone, a compound in Eclipta prostrata, appears to be a potent antioxidant and selective modulator of proteins linked to chronic diseases, suggesting further research into its pharmacological effects is warranted according to the examined data.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study found that extracts from Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis reduced seed germination and inhibited root and hypocotyl growth in lettuce, indicating potential allelopathic effects.
February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” This review discusses various natural extracts, such as peppermint, rosemary, wild cultivated ginseng, and others, for their potential hair growth promotion effects and calls for further exploration into combinations with fewer side effects.
This ongoing study is exploring the potential effectiveness of Adiantum capillus-veneris, a medicinal herb, in treating COVID-19 symptoms, but it reports no new results yet.
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September 1997 in “Developmental Biology”
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April 2019 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This study identified 19 genes targeted by 29 potential drugs for topical treatment of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting avenues for drug repositioning in pharmaceutical research.
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January 2019 in “The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition” Platycodon grandiflorum extracts may help prevent hair loss and fight dandruff.
This study found that ethanol extract of fragrant pandanus leaves inhibited the growth of the dandruff-causing fungus Pityrosporum ovale, with higher concentrations showing greater inhibitory effects.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” In this study, researchers developed a herbal shampoo using natural plant extracts, which maintained physicochemical properties and improved hair texture without the side effects commonly associated with synthetic ingredients.
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December 2017 in “Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science” This study found that 70% ethanol extract of Houttuynia cordata promoted hair growth in laboratory cell models, suggesting potential use in developing hair care products.
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June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” This study found that Lepidium sativum leaf extract significantly downregulated VEGF, TNF-α, and SRD5A2 gene expressions in HaCaT cells, suggesting potential benefits for inflammatory and androgen-dependent skin disorders.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review details the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dandruff, emphasizing herbal ingredients with anti-dandruff properties used in shampoos and exploring their antifungal and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. It highlights dandruff's exploitation by personal care companies due to the lack of medical interventions.
This review discusses the use of Adiantum capillus-veneris (Maidenhair fern) extract to treat COVID-19 symptoms and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for controlled trials.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored the phytochemical profile of Delphinium brunonianum, reporting that its extracts and synthesized nanoparticles demonstrated significant radical scavenging, enzyme inhibition, and antimicrobial activities, suggesting future potential in medical applications.
August 2026 in “Tạp chí Dược liệu” In this study, Curcuma longa, Eclipta prostrata, and Pogostemon cablin extracts were found to significantly promote human dermal papilla cell proliferation, while Chrysanthemum indicum and Eclipta prostrata exhibited strong antioxidant activities, indicating their potential for hair growth-promoting formulations.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This review explores the potential of Arabian Bidara leaves as a hair growth enhancer based on its shared chemical compounds with other known hair-fertility-promoting plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
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December 2022 in “Antioxidants” This review discusses the antioxidant activity of natural polysaccharides, highlighting their potential applications in areas like drug delivery and tissue engineering, but reports no new experimental findings.
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June 2021 in “Heliyon” This review examines the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological effects of licorice, discussing its potential health benefits and side effects without reporting new clinical results.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses various amino acid-derived plant defensive compounds and highlights their potential as drug leads due to their potent antimicrobial properties, but reports no new experimental results.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosomes, noting their larger size compared to animal-derived exosomes and usefulness in targeted drug delivery and inter-kingdom communication. It summarizes existing research on their biogenesis, characterization, and engineering for drug delivery, indicating significant opportunities for biotechnological advancements.