6 citations
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria” This study synthesized existing research on 11 tropical seed varieties, underscoring their potential in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries due to their phytochemicals and nutrients, such as phenolics and vitamins, which could reduce waste and support sustainable practices.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “Molecules” In this study, extracts from three Polynesian plants—Bidens pilosa, Calophyllum inophyllum, and Fagraea berteroana—were found to increase dermal papilla cell proliferation and modulate hair growth-related gene expression, suggesting potential for stimulating hair growth.
5 citations
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August 2018 This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.
5 citations
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December 2015 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” In this study, the aqueous extract from Phthirusa pyrifolia leaves significantly decreased testosterone levels in male Wistar rats without causing liver or kidney damage, suggesting potential effects on libido and reproduction.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods” This study found that in male rats, hesperidin co-administration ameliorated finasteride-induced testicular toxicity by reducing oxidative stress and improving antioxidant status, sperm parameters, and enzyme activity compared to finasteride treatment alone.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study assessed the dermatologic potential of western red cedar, white spruce, birch, balsam poplar, and black spruce used in First Nations medicine, highlighting several active compounds relevant to dermatology, but noted a lack of high-quality evidence in existing research.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” This study found that ethanolic extract of Hibiscus rosasinensis flowers may act as a hair growth retarding agent in female rats, potentially useful for hair removal products.
4 citations
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December 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the nutritional and medicinal benefits of breadfruit and highlights challenges in promoting its consumption, but reports no new empirical findings.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review examines the therapeutic potential of Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa), focusing on its pharmacological properties and traditional uses in Unani medicine for various ailments, and highlighting its range of biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported that methanolic extracts of Capparis decidua fruits showed significant in vitro thrombolytic activity, suggesting their potential as a dietary health supplement for preventing thrombotic cardiovascular diseases.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Haya: the Saudi journal of life sciences” This review discusses the various benefits of date palm, including its use in cardiovascular health, cosmetics, and skin and hair treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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January 2018 This study formulated an amla oil preparation according to Iranian traditional medicine and found it to have proper physicochemical and microbial quality, suggesting potential for hair loss treatment pending clinical trials.
3 citations
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This paper reviews the potential of Ayurvedic herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric to reduce the side effects of cancer therapies and enhance patient wellbeing but reports no new experimental findings.
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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June 2009 in “The journal of alternative and complementary medicine/Journal of alternative and complementary medicine” This letter discusses the potential of green tea extract as a treatment for hirsutism but reports no clinical outcomes.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Science & Technology Indonesia” In this study, extracts from the bark of Albizia saponaria, particularly the ethyl acetate fraction, showed significant antioxidant activity, potentially due to its high phenolic and flavonoid content, suggesting its usefulness as a source of antioxidants for pharmaceutical formulations.
2 citations
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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.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review examines the traditional uses and biological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Ayurveda, but reports no new clinical results; the authors identify a gap in evidence supporting its medicinal potential.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Advances in Environmental Biology” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Avicennia marina leaves showed potential antibacterial activity against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium but were less effective than standard antibiotics.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” In this study, forming inclusion complexes of Finasteride and poly (ethylene glycol) resulted in significantly improved solubility and dissolution rates, suggesting a promising new solid form for enhanced drug release.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications” This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” This discussion of antioxidant use in pressure ulcer prevention highlights failed clinical trials but does not rule out ROS involvement or the potential efficacy of other antioxidants.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review examines the potential role of gut microbiota and its metabolites in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and highlights the growing interest in this area; it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” In this study, researchers observed that Zibai ointment promoted chronic wound healing in rats by influencing the bFGF/Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway, demonstrating a higher wound healing rate compared to other treatments.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” In this study, fenugreek seed extract showed significant androgenic and spermatogenic effects in male rats, likely through inhibiting testosterone metabolism, without impacting cardiovascular health.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences” This review examines the growing global demand for diverse tea products, highlighting their health benefits and the economic challenges tea-producing countries face, while also exploring the rise of tea-based nutraceuticals, confectionery, toiletries, and cosmeceuticals.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” This review examined the medicinal properties of the Ziziphus plant species, highlighting their traditional use in treating various conditions and their bioactive compounds with potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic effects. The authors concluded that Ziziphus species, particularly jujube, have promising pharmacological activities warranting further investigation.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Türk tarım - gıda bilim ve teknoloji dergisi” This review discusses the diversification of tea products and their associated health benefits, highlighting the economic challenges faced by tea-producing countries and the global marketing strategies of the tea industry, but reports no new experimental findings.