This research highlights selenium's critical roles in various biological processes and underscores the potential health impacts of both its deficiency and excess, including increased mortality risk, poor immune function, and neurological issues.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, researchers aimed to develop a herbal shampoo by replacing harmful synthetic ingredients with natural alternatives to improve safety and effectiveness, targeting issues like hair loss and scalp irritation often associated with traditional shampoos.
This chapter reviews the challenges and future prospects of using nanotechnology and phytochemistry in developing safe, effective, and precision-based therapies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, without reporting new clinical findings.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
June 2025 in “Basrah Researches Sciences” This article discusses how medicinal plants, known for their antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, may help alleviate long-term COVID-19 effects, but emphasizes the need for further clinical trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
June 2025 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” This study used in-silico analyses to investigate papain's potential as a fibrinolytic agent and found that certain fibrin peptides displayed strong interactions with papain, suggesting it may be beneficial for cardiovascular disease treatment.
March 2025 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” In this study, Indonesian spices were screened in silico for their potential to inhibit MMP9 and TNFα, which are involved in chronic diabetic wounds, and procyanidin was identified as the most promising therapeutic candidate due to its low binding energy to both proteins.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this study, the authors reviewed various herbal ingredients used in hair care products and found that components like aloe vera, hibiscus, amla, and fenugreek have traditional and scientifically validated benefits for addressing hair issues such as hair loss, dandruff, and damage.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” This review highlights several natural ingredients, including Citrus Sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil, that may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss due to their protective and nourishing properties, focusing on their formulation into hair serum.
April 2024 in “Pharmacognosy research” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair dye using henna and other natural ingredients that achieved a color similar to natural black on blonde hair, though further testing on various hair shades is needed to explore its full benefits.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology” In this study, organic garlic was found to have higher levels of bioactive elements and stronger antimicrobial properties compared to chemically grown garlic, highlighting the benefits of organic cultivation for enhancing garlic's nutritional and health-promoting qualities.
December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” This study found that consumers do not prefer anti-hair loss products over regular hair care products, suggesting that companies should focus on factors like purchase willingness instead of the specific causes of hair loss.
December 2023 in “Migration letters” This meta-analysis reviewed 25 studies and suggested that herbal interventions could improve reproductive health in women with PCOS, showing benefits across measures such as Body Mass Index, hirsutism, and insulin levels, although results were mixed for fasting glucose and FSH levels.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
September 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This article reviews the growing interest and potential health benefits of nutraceuticals, especially herbal products, highlighting their role in maintaining health, preventing diseases, and improving quality of life, while also discussing developments in nutraceutical research and challenges related to aging skin.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This review discusses the potential role of Garudan kizhangu ennai, a polyherbal Siddha formulation, in managing alopecia areata and highlights its various pharmacological properties, although further clinical studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This review article describes the ingredients and evaluation tests for formulating a hair serum aimed at improving hair growth and preventing hair loss, highlighting the roles of Citrus sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil in addressing hair and scalp health.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This discussion concluded that many herbal home remedies are effective for treating alopecia and other hair conditions without causing adverse reactions, as opposed to allopathic medicines that often have undesirable side effects.
December 2022 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review focuses on cosmeceuticals, emphasizing the herbs used and their associated benefits and challenges, but reports no new experimental results.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” This review summarizes the chemical composition and pharmacological properties of Teak (Tectona grandis) but presents no new research findings, emphasizing its use in traditional medicine and therapeutic potentials.
July 2022 in “Journal of bio innovation” This article discusses the role of Panchakarma, a set of five Ayurvedic therapies, in detoxifying the body, as described in traditional Ayurvedic texts.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” This article outlines the scope, publication standards, and authorship responsibilities of the International Journal of KIU, but reports no new research results.
April 2022 in “JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND REVIEW IN SCIENCE” This review examines existing scientific literature on African plants with anti-cancer properties and reports no new experimental results.
December 2021 in “International journal of minor fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants” This review identifies common medicinal plant species in Sri Lankan home gardens and discusses their traditional Ayurvedic uses, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” This source provides an overview of the dietary recommendations for macronutrient intake and the benefits of plant-based diets, including meeting essential amino acid needs through combining plant proteins and the advantages of consuming complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber for health.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This study highlights the role of bioinformatics and in-silico studies for identifying drug targets, specifically in herbal drugs, using software and modern techniques to analyze data and model disease pathways before later-stage in vivo and in vitro testing.
April 2015 in “Andrology” This special issue contains abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting, providing an overview of various studies without reporting new primary results.