January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the potential health benefits of Indian gooseberries, including blood glucose management and cardiovascular health, and highlights the need for additional research; no new clinical results are reported.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that grape leaves, especially from the 'Razaki' white cultivar, are rich in phenolic compounds and flavonols, suggesting potential use in developing functional products.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” In this study, silver nanoparticles derived from Ziziphus nummularia leaf extract showed enhanced antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth properties compared to the leaf extract itself.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study identified 26 bioactive compounds in the ethanol extract of Indigofera tinctoria leaves, which are linked to various therapeutic activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use in treating numerous health conditions.
This study found that in the San Plácido parish of Ecuador, various medicinal plants were widely used by locals for treating common ailments, with the most utilized species being Matricaria chamomilla L. and Mentha rotundifolia L.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study investigated the photoprotective properties of Brazilian pepper tree extract against UV-induced damage in skin cells, reporting that it enhanced expression of genes relevant to skin health and showed superior activity compared to standard antioxidants.
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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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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” This study found that pretreatment combining maceration with press-shear force and moist heat significantly increased the total phenolic and flavonoid contents in galactagogue herbs like banana inflorescences and Thai ginger.
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant extract BLH308 and its potential to reduce hair loss, showing significant antioxidant activity in vitro.
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February 2022 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” In this study, researchers formulated a hair gel using guar gum and jatamansi extract, evaluating its physical properties and noting that jatamansi may promote hair growth, with the gel meeting various parameters such as pH, viscosity, and spreadability.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study identified the major component of katuk leaf water extract as an alkaloid compound with a molecular mass of 406.3131 m/z, named (S, S)-5,5′-amino-4,4′-dihexyl-propyldihydropyrazol-3,3′-one.
April 2022 in “Molecules” This study identified two potent 5α-reductase inhibitors from Tectona grandis leaves, and suggests that ethanol is a preferable solvent for extracting these compounds, which are potential ingredients for hair loss treatments.
In this experimental study, hibiscus leaf extract at a 30% concentration showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth on guinea pigs, with measurable increases in hair length and weight by the 21st day.
February 2018 in “Open MIND” This study found that both Glycyrrhiza glabra and Emblica officinalis extracts demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, with the highest effect seen in 100% crude extracts.
December 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of pharmacotherapy & toxicology” This study reports that the ethyl acetate extract of Musa × paradisiaca L. leaves demonstrated in vitro anticancer and antioxidant activity, with concentration-dependent inhibition of HeLa and A375 cancer cell lines.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
This study focused on extracting compounds from curry leaves using various methods and evaluated the extract's purity, solubility, and stability, suggesting potential health benefits like improved digestion and hair growth.
In this study, the ethanol extract of Tridax procumbens leaves exhibited antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with specific active compounds identified through GC-MS analysis that may contribute to its therapeutic potential.
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that the peach gene CTG134 mediates auxin-ethylene crosstalk, affecting root hair growth and hormone-regulated processes in plants.
In this study, aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic extracts of Ajuga reptans showed promising hepatoprotective and wound-healing properties, with significant effects observed in experimental models, suggesting potential for development into official medicinal products pending further research.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” This study explored the stem of Moullava spicata and found it to be rich in secondary metabolites and natural antioxidants, showing significant concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, which supports its ethnomedicinal use and provides a basis for further pharmacological research.
In this study, a hair tonic formulation with bean leaf juice increased hair growth in male rabbits, with concentration-dependent improvements in hair length and weight compared to a control.
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October 2020 in “Journal of nanomaterials” This study suggests that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Grewia optiva leaf extract exhibit stronger antibacterial and antioxidant properties than the leaf extract alone.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study developed a herbal hair serum using Bougainvillea glabra extract and found it to be a safe and stable formulation with potential for promoting hair growth, reducing hair fall, and nourishing the scalp, without causing skin irritation.
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September 2018 in “Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (WJST)” This study found that Thuja orientalis fruits have higher monoterpene, flavonoid, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity than leaves, suggesting potential value for the pharmaceutical industry.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that fig leaf extract significantly downregulated inflammatory and androgenic gene expression in vitro, suggesting potential topical benefits for certain skin disorders.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” This study found that a combination of cantigi and henna leaf extracts, in a 1:2 ratio, demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 29.85 µg/mL.
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April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” This study found that a combination of 5% green tea leaf extract and 2.5% gotukola extract stimulated hair growth effectively, achieving a growth rate of 2.689 cm in 28 days.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review discusses recent advances in extracting, purifying, and analyzing polysaccharides from Ginkgo biloba leaves, which are valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their diverse biological activities, including antioxidant and hair-growth promoting effects, aiming to inform future development and commercialization.
May 2025 in “Tropical Natural History” In this study, Zingiber junceum Gagnep. is documented for the first time as a species in Vietnam, and its micro-morphological traits and the phytochemical profiles of its various extracts are detailed, highlighting the presence of several bioactive compounds.