8 citations,
May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” Stinging nettle has compounds that help with joint pain, arthritis, and prostate issues.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
4 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
3 citations,
March 2022 in “Haya: the Saudi journal of life sciences” Dates may improve heart health, fight infections, protect kidneys, reduce inflammation, support pregnancy, promote dental and bone health, enhance mental function, and have anti-cancer properties, and are also beneficial for skin and hair care.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
3 citations,
August 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” People with PCOS have higher levels of PAI-1, which may increase their risk of heart disease and fertility issues.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Biology and medicine” High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.
2 citations,
February 2004 in “Biopolymers” 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” The review concludes that the Ziziphus species, especially jujube, may promote hair growth and have various health benefits, warranting more research.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda Campus” Psoralea corylifolia Linn. is a medicinal plant used for skin diseases and has various health benefits.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Garudan Kizhangu Ennai may effectively treat alopecia areata but needs more research to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.
January 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
Avicennia marina extract and avicequinone C can potentially promote hair growth and treat hair loss by interfering with hair loss mechanisms and boosting growth factors.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
170 citations,
September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
14 citations,
May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
11 citations,
May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
115 citations,
August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
67 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.