October 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study demonstrated that imidazole-based ionic liquids, particularly [Emim]DEP, effectively dissolved yak hair keratin, maintaining its structure better than other tested solvents, and also performed well on human hair and goat wool, with consistent performance even after five recycling cycles.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This study reports that the metanephrine content was significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata compared to those without the condition.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that ethyl acetate extract from mangosteen pericarp exhibited the strongest antibacterial effect against Propionibacterium acnes compared to other extraction solvents.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Essential Oil Research” This study found a strong correlation between antioxidant activity and phenolic content in rosemary, influenced by bioclimatic and seasonal factors in different stages of Tunisia.
In this study, a 75% ethanol extract of Fructus Psoraleae was found to significantly inhibit 5-α reductase and promote hair growth in mice, indicating its potential as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia through modulation of the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study successfully developed a method to measure four flavonoids from Platycladus orientalis leaves in rat plasma, which was used in a pharmacokinetic study on healthy rats.
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January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” This study developed a stable and reliable HPLC-ESI-MS method for determining finasteride levels in human plasma, suitable for pharmacokinetic studies.
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June 2003 in “PubMed” The two finasteride formulations are bioequivalent.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo yaoke daxue xuebao” This study established a simple and accurate LC-MS method for quantifying vinflunine in Beagle dog plasma, supporting pharmacokinetic research in this context.
January 2024 in “Natural product research” This study analyzed the bioactive compound profiles of Allium longisepalum from Iran, finding unique metabolites with potential antioxidant, allelopathic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and hair growth-enhancing properties, revealing the plant's chemical diversity and therapeutic potential.
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia” In this study, researchers reported that compounds from Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaves showed anti-inflammatory potential in in silico analyses, with favorable drug properties and specific binding to the IKKβ receptor, suggesting possible development into anti-inflammatory drugs.
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This study found that a hair tonic made from sweet potato leaf extract demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur in vitro, comparable to 2% ketoconazole, suggesting its potential as an antidandruff treatment.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that an extract from the herbal medicine Ophioglossum vulgatum Linn. showed potential hair growth promotion and increased ATP and catalase activity in cell assays, suggesting its use in treating alopecia.
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December 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology” This study found that ethyl acetate extract from peanut stems demonstrated very strong antioxidant properties and moderate cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 cell lines in in-vitro and in-silico settings.
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This study reported that phytochemicals SA-4 and SA-6 from Tridax procumbens exhibited a dose-related immunostimulatory effect on mice, suggesting their potential as immunostimulators.
October 2025 in “INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi” In this laboratory study on rabbits, the researchers observed that both FET and FHE fractions improved hair length and weight, but minoxidil still led to better results, highlighting the comparative effects of different treatments on hair growth over 28 days.
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” This study suggests that Ecklonia cava, particularly its component dioxinodehydroeckol, may promote hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla and outer root sheath cell activity in culture and mice models.
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Sargassum muticum extract and apo-9′-fucoxanthinone promoted hair growth in rat and mouse models by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating certain signaling pathways.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, showing effects comparable to the standard drug metformin.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
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April 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This study found that bio fabricated herbal silver nanoparticles from Blumea lacera extracts demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and notable anti-inflammatory effects, though their antioxidant capacity was insignificant compared to the extract.
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February 2021 in “Cosmetics” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Fagraea berteroana fruits and its fraction FEAE-F0 promoted cell proliferation and modulated gene expression in hair follicle cells, suggesting potential for hair growth stimulation.
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October 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that ethanol extract and n-hexane fraction of rampai leaves may stimulate hair growth in rabbits, showing potential as an anti-alopecia treatment.
August 2025 in “Current Botany” This study suggests that Acrotrema arnottianum, a herb used in traditional medicine, contains biologically active metabolites like squalene and α-Tocopherol. It showed antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal properties against Candida albicans, while demonstrating antioxidant activity.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Zaleya pentandra extracts, finding high total polyphenol and flavonoid content and significant antibacterial effects, particularly in acetone extract, which may be suitable for developing antibacterial agents.
June 2014 in “Journal of biomedical research” This study found that ethanol extract and an ethyl acetate fraction of Sargassum fusiforme promoted hair regrowth in C57BL/6 mice and stimulated expression of hair growth-related genes in both in vitro and in vivo models.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability” This study found that Mitracarpus hirtus extracts showed potential antifungal activity against Tinea capitis in vitro, with ethylacetate extracts demonstrating the highest inhibitory effects.
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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.