3 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated shampoo formulations containing banana corm extract and found that they possess favorable physical and stability characteristics, suggesting potential as a natural haircare product.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study evaluated water extracts from Ambon banana humps incorporated into a cream bath and found it had suitable physical characteristics for use as a hair growth product.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” In a cell-free test setting, this study found that a novel saw palmetto extract effectively inhibited the 5α-reductase type II enzyme, showing promising bioactivity comparable to finasteride for promoting prostate health.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that Oriental melon leaf extracts promoted hair growth in a mouse model and cultured human hair follicles, suggesting potential use as a treatment for hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2015 in “Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences” This study found that administering Neem ethanol extract to pregnant and lactating rats did not cause developmental abnormalities or toxicity in the offspring at tested doses.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study found that both crude Spirulina extract and C-phycocyanin showed similar effects on keratinocyte proliferation and wound healing, with C-phycocyanin performing better in tissue regeneration in vivo on the 7th day.
3 citations
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October 2009 in “Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” This study suggests that the methanol extract of Buxus wallichiana has promising antioxidant properties and may promote hair growth, with varying effectiveness depending on the dosage and application form.
3 citations
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January 2003 This study found that SPELA 707, a herbal extract mixture, enhanced hair density and promoted hair growth by converting hair into the anagen phase in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and C3H mice.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study investigated bilayer wound dressings incorporating snail secretions into chitosan matrices, finding enhanced skin cell attachment, proliferation, and antimicrobial properties, suggesting potential for skin regeneration and wound healing.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Uro” This study found that both a proprietary ultrahigh-pressure extract and a hexanic extract of saw palmetto showed comparable inhibition of 5α-reductase, suggesting similar potential for managing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that a 5% Beta vulgaris L. extract nanogel showed better antialopecic activity in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice compared to a 2.5% concentration.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers used pumpkin aqueous extract to create iron nanoparticles, finding them effective at inhibiting harmful bacteria found in burn and wound infections, as well as promoting burn healing and hair growth in a laboratory mouse model.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Uro” This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract significantly ameliorated finasteride-induced liver and kidney damage in mice by improving biochemical indices, reducing inflammation, and enhancing antioxidant status in a dose-dependent manner.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In this study, phenol-enriched olive mill wastewater extract positively influenced hair growth in vitro by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation, increasing insulin-like growth factor-1 secretion, and reducing reactive oxygen species, suggesting it may be beneficial for hair care.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” In this randomized controlled study, the researchers found that an herbal extract combination showed similar efficacy to 3% minoxidil solution in treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with no significant safety concerns, suggesting it might be a viable alternative treatment.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that hair tonics containing clove ethanol extract increased hair growth in rabbits, with a dose-dependent effect observed at varying concentrations of the extract.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that ethanolic asiasari radix extract may induce apoptosis in G361 melanoma cells through ROS-dependent regulation of p53, suggesting potential as a medicinal option for melanoma.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that in female breast cancer patients, supplementation with 400 mg IND02 (Cinnamon bark extract) thrice daily during chemotherapy significantly reduced severe weight loss and hair loss compared to placebo, with the treatment being well-tolerated and safe.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that the ethanol extract of Sterculia urceolata and its fractions stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, with a 15% concentration of the water fraction showing the most significant effect.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Proceedings of the International Conference of Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental and Ramification Researches” In this study, red ginger extract gel showed stronger hair growth activity in male rats compared to a 2% minoxidil treatment, while white ginger extract was less effective.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” In this study with C57BL/6 mice, SHJ extract was associated with increased hair growth and density, suggesting potential use in hair care cosmeceuticals, while also enhancing melanin production in melanoma cells.
2 citations
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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.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study demonstrated that herbal therapy with oil extract increased triglyceride content in dog hair, suggesting potential benefits on coat quality that require further investigation.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” In this study, Glycine soja Siebold et Zucc extracts promoted hair growth and increased cell activity in mice, suggesting potential use for alopecia treatment.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract effectively inhibits 5α-reductase type II in vitro, suggesting its potential for promoting prostate health in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
2 citations
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April 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the potential skin care benefits of non-denatured soybean extracts, including skin lightening and UV protection, but reports no clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2009 In a mouse study, topical application of certain herbal extract mixtures showed accelerated hair regrowth compared to controls, with noted increases in specific enzyme activities and growth factors that may aid alopecia treatment.
2 citations
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January 2009 This article reviews the development of a topical hair growth agent using natural extracts and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further evaluation of its efficacy.