12 citations
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” This study found that a patient with giant axonal degeneration had unique hair abnormalities such as trichorrhexis nodosa and altered S:N ratios, unlike her relatives but comparable to unrelated controls.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Thuja orientalis extract significantly promotes hair growth in mice with hair loss.
This study provides detailed taxonomic and pharmacognostic analyses to authenticate and standardize seven herbal medicines, aiding in their differentiation from common adulterants for improved identification and classification.
This study found that the novel alcohol-free topical foam CG2001, combining minoxidil and finasteride, was safe and well-tolerated in Chinese males with androgenetic alopecia, with significantly lower systemic exposure to finasteride compared to oral administration, potentially reducing sexual side effects.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that reducing the particle size of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum powders improved both dissolution rates and antioxidant activity, suggesting potential benefits for enhancing hepatoprotective effects.
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January 2010 in “International journal of medicinal mushrooms” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body powder improved cholesterol profiles and hair follicle health in rats exposed to a tumor-promoting agent, suggesting potential chemopreventive properties against skin abnormalities.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that EGCG may promote hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase and delaying the catagen phase in an alopecia model of C57BL6 mice.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” This study suggests that a herbal extract from Gardenia, Mentha arvensis, Rosemary, and Lavender may promote hair growth in mice at a rate comparable to minoxidil.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that chitosan nanoparticles containing Cordyceps militaris effectively reduced lung damage in mice exposed to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) by decreasing oxidative stress and preserving lung barrier integrity, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for PM2.5-induced lung diseases.
November 2025 in “Discover Food” This study found that a catechins-rich Assam tea extract demonstrated antioxidant effects and hair growth promotion in mice, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for treating hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research Methodology” This review explored the therapeutic potential of Bhangra (Eclipta alba) for treating premature greying of hair, noting the plant's melanogenic, antioxidant, and revitalizing properties, but highlighted the need for further research to scientifically support its effectiveness.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study found that Eclipta alba may protect against scopolamine-induced memory deficits in mice by reducing brain acetylcholinestrase activity and oxidative stress.
This study found that GPC1 is a key regulator of angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, influenced by factors secreted by keratinocytes, and may be a target for alopecia treatment research.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the therapeutic and pharmacological potential of total glucosides of paeony in dermatological treatment and notes the need for more rigorous scientific studies.
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that mushroom beta-glucans combined with radiation therapy may help control tumor growth and reduce metastasis in mice with Lewis lung carcinoma.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation” This article reviews the use of green tea for hair loss prevention and regrowth, highlighting its potential effects on dermal papillae, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
December 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study introduced a novel microneedle-based system for androgenetic alopecia treatment, which delivered Ginsenoside Compound K and S-nitrosoglutathione to enhance hair regeneration by improving the hair follicle microenvironment and promoting follicular cell proliferation.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that Pinus massoniana needles extract may promote hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, potentially by reducing oxidative stress and affecting immune, metabolic, and apoptosis-related pathways.
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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study examined the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts from Cameroonian Prunus africana bark and Leea indica and Paullinia pinnata leaves, identifying various phenolic compounds and significant antioxidant properties through multiple assays.
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January 2002 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that several natural extracts, including Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and Terminalia chebula Retz., promoted hair growth in mouse models but showed limited effectiveness on human hair growth in vitro.
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January 2012 in “Ancient Science of Life” This study found that the ethanol extract of Eclipta alba significantly reduced gastric lesions and enhanced gastroprotective activity in ulcer-induced rats, suggesting potent antisecretory effects potentially linked to antioxidant properties.
June 2025 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” In this study, researchers found that methanol extract from E. alba stem reduced the expression of the apoptosis marker gene Caspase-3 in T47D breast cancer cells, particularly at 100 ppm, achieving 1.859 times suppression compared to DMSO 2%.
September 2025 in “Plants” In this study, the wood essential oil of *Juniperus morrisonicola* exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity, notably inhibiting nitric oxide production in stimulated macrophages, and showed cytotoxic effects against liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential for drug development and eco-friendly applications.
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, the herbal complex of Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens var. acuta, and green tea promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, enhancing regrowth and follicle development compared to controls.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, the aqueous extract of Eclipta alba and its hydrolyzed fraction showed nootropic activity and reduced stress-induced alterations in rats.
2 citations
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July 2017 in “Deleted Journal” This review discusses the memory enhancing activity of the ethanolic extract of Eclipta alba and reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies” This source reviews the traditional and contemporary medicinal uses of Murraya koenigii, reporting its significant pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and anticancer effects, supported by both preclinical and clinical research.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, it was observed that topical application of N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt significantly increased skin microcirculation and blood flow in human subjects, suggesting potential benefits for skin health and conditions like dermatitis.
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that cucurbitacin I from bitter melon most effectively inhibited the growth of lung cancer cells and promoted hair cell growth in cell cultures.