May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study reported that Eclipta prostrata contains active phytochemicals and demonstrated antibacterial properties in methanolic extracts, suggesting potential antibiotic uses.
May 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study carried out a detailed pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis of Sphagneticola calendulacea leaves, which may help authenticate this plant used in treating inflammation and alopecia.
February 2022 in “Research Journal of Biotechnology” This review discusses the taxonomy, traditional uses, and pharmacological activities of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2021 in “Jurnal ilmiah Manuntung” This study tested a hair tonic containing gotu kola and garlic extracts on rabbits, finding that the formulation with 5% gotu kola and 0.04% garlic showed promising hair growth results and remained stable during storage.
June 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Care Anwar Medika” This study investigated the physical stability of hair tonic formulations made from ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves, finding that formulations with specific concentrations of propylene glycol and ethanol had good physical stability.
This review provides an overview of the ethno-medical uses, chemical components, and pharmaceutical profile of the plant Myrtus, but reports no new research findings.
January 2021 in “Natural Products Chemistry & Research” This study found that Datura metel leaf and flower extracts could improve hair growth, with leaf extracts prompting quicker growth and mixed extracts enhancing overall regrowth effectiveness in animal models.
September 2020 in “Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences” This review summarizes the diverse pharmacological activities of papaya leaf extract, highlighting its strong medicinal properties and potential cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2020 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies” This review highlights advancements in the cultivation and chemical analysis of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk., including increased bioactive compounds in induced tetraploids and successful micropropagation techniques, supporting its medicinal use and production efficiency.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study reported that a 4% water fraction of green tea leaf extract showed the most effective hair growth promotion in rabbits.
May 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this study, a petroleum ether extract of Hemidesmus indicus seeds demonstrated hair growth-promoting effects in animal models, comparable to 2% minoxidil, by increasing the transition of hair follicles from telogen to anagen phase.
This study found that ethanol and methanol extracts of Spirulina platensis did not exhibit cytotoxic activity on WiDr colon cancer cells.
February 2019 in “Mintage journal of pharmaceutical and medical sciences” This article reviews the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Erythrina variegata but reports that effective anti-alopecia compounds have not yet been identified, suggesting further research is needed.
January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study identified 14 different phytoconstituents in the methanolic fruit extract of Citrullus colocynthis, suggesting its potential pharmacological importance.
March 2018 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study identified flavonoids and phytosterols in a medicated cosmetic cream developed for androgenic alopecia and proposed methods for their identification and quantification.
November 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research” This study reviews the ethnobotanical and pharmacological uses of Guazuma tomentosa, highlighting its diverse applications in traditional medicine and research findings that demonstrate its potential anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-ulcer properties, and more, in various animal models.
September 2017 in “World journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers observed that a polyherbal ointment made from specific plant extracts significantly promoted hair growth in rats compared to ointments with single extracts, possibly due to the presence of flavonoids and tannins.
The study reported that a poly herbal gel containing Lagenaria siceraria, Trichosanthis cucumarina, and Tridax procumbens promoted hair growth in human volunteers, with noticeable effects observed after 90 days.
January 2017 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” This study found that Sinseon-yukza-hwan extract has strong antioxidative properties, effectively inhibiting free radical generation, which supports its potential use as a natural antioxidant.
This study investigated whether combinations of green tea leaf and gotukola extracts could act as a hair growth stimulant but reports no definitive results on the most effective combination.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” This study found that the aerial roots of Ficus benghalensis Linn contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins, with an ethyl acetate extract being particularly rich in flavonoids.
January 2015 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования” This article reviews the use of phytochemicals in hair masks for addressing hair and scalp issues like damage and seborrhea, without reporting new clinical results.
June 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” This study found that Sida cordifolia collected in Colombia is a good source of steroidal saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
January 2012 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the aqueous extract of Abrus precatorius leaf promoted hair growth in experimental settings, with effects comparable to 2% minoxidil.
August 2009 in “PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia)” This study concluded that ethanolic extract of Morinda may enhance hair growth in male rabbits.
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.
January 2002 in “Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)” This study suggests that the phytochemical characteristics of their extract may help reduce IL-1α levels, potentially offering therapeutic support for addressing certain types of nonscarring hair loss.
March 2020 in “Upravlìnnâ, ekonomìka ta zabezpečennâ âkostì v farmacìï” This study developed quality control methods for the "Flavosterol" emulgel, which met the required quality standards and is intended for the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This study identified over 40 phytochemical compounds in the leaves and flowers of Bituminaria bituminosa, predominantly glycosylated flavonoids from apigenin, using advanced chromatographic techniques.
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that nobiletin-loaded vesicles effectively restored skin condition in a mouse model of skin cancer, suggesting they are a promising treatment delivery system.