August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Infant skin cells may be less capable of repairing UV-induced DNA damage than adult cells.
9 citations,
October 2008 in “Mutation research” N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) can prevent DNA damage and protect cells from harm.
104 citations,
January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.
8 citations,
April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science” Tridax procumbens is a widely used medicinal plant with many health benefits.
50 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract shows potential as an anticancer agent by inhibiting cancer cell growth and promoting cell death.
46 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta prostrata has many traditional uses and health benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works and ensure it's safe.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
70 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
45 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology” *Acorus calamus* has many medicinal benefits but needs more safety research.
25 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.
March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” Hibiscus has medicinal benefits but can be toxic in high doses and is unsafe for pregnant women and infants.
340 citations,
September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” The study found that in Latin America, ancestry varies by location, influences physical traits, and affects how people perceive their own heritage.
170 citations,
September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
89 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for tissue development and has potential in regenerative medicine, but requires more research for therapeutic use.
49 citations,
October 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and contains compounds with potential for drug development.
41 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.
39 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
30 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.
24 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis may help treat various health issues and promote hair growth, but more research is needed for safety.
22 citations,
June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
22 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
19 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bee venom helps hair grow and may work better than some common treatments.
9 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
8 citations,
December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
8 citations,
May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” Stinging nettle has compounds that help with joint pain, arthritis, and prostate issues.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Medicinski arhiv” A herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss by reducing a specific gene's activity.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “Andrologia” Oregano extract helps fix testis and sperm damage caused by finasteride.
4 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution helps mice grow hair by increasing hair follicle cell growth and a growth factor important for hair development.