June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment protocol was shown to effectively improve symptoms of Indralupta, a condition similar to alopecia areata, by reducing patch size, increasing hair density, and restoring follicular activity, without adverse effects.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” In this case study, Ayurvedic management including Viddhakarma and Nilibhringadi Taila led to significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality in a 37-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia, without adverse effects.
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January 2022 in “Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias” This study found that essential oils from Hedychium spicatum showed anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, and antioxidant activities, with site-specific variations in their effectiveness.
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February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” This study found that Kaempferia galanga ethanolic extract has potential as an antifungal agent in an oil-in-water cream formulation, exhibiting stable physicochemical properties in laboratory tests.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study establishes a robust analytical method using mass spectrometry to comprehensively identify 170 chemical compounds in Xiaoban Kangfu capsules for enhanced quality control.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, a herbal preparation inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT and its binding on hair roots in vitro, suggesting potential as an alternative treatment for androgenic alopecia without the safety concerns associated with finasteride.
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March 2022 in “Polymers” This study found that applying glycosaminoglycans fractions from ascidian tunics stimulated human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation and, when used on mice hair for 28 days, produced a hair growth effect comparable to Minoxidil.
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May 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” This study found that Tideglusib at 50nM stimulated Type-I collagen production in human gingival fibroblasts and osteoblasts, suggesting potential benefits for bone regeneration.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” This case report highlights a persistent gynecomastia in a young man following low-dose finasteride, suggesting that the incidence may be underreported and calls for patient counseling and early intervention.
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Cacumen Platycladi volatile oil promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhances hair growth in mice, outperforming minoxidil and showing no obvious cytotoxic effects.
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” In this mouse study, hair growth defects associated with the Gk5 null allele were partially alleviated by simvastatin treatment, suggesting GK5 plays a key role in skin-specific cholesterol regulation.
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January 2023 in “Uro” This study found that both a proprietary ultrahigh-pressure extract and a hexanic extract of saw palmetto showed comparable inhibition of 5α-reductase, suggesting similar potential for managing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study found that cucurbitacin cream reduced FGF18 levels and accelerated hair follicle transition to the anagen phase in mice, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair regeneration.
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September 2022 in “Cellular and molecular biology” In this study, Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan particles demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects against cervical cancer HeLa cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic option.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research concluded that a poly herbal oil containing Murraya koenigii, Phyllanthus emblica, Azadirachta indica, and Mentha spicata demonstrated hair growth activity through significant amounts of flavonoid and phenolic compounds present in the extracts.
This study found that a complex extract of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen improved menopause symptoms in an ovariectomized rat model by enhancing blood lipid metabolism and reducing osteoporosis, without increasing risks of side effects like endometriosis, unlike conventional hormone-replacement therapy.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study observed that Varnadi Kashayam, a traditional Ayurvedic decoction, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pancreatic lipase inhibition, and anti-obesity effects in high-fat diet-induced obese rats, with research also establishing analytical specifications for its quality control and standardization.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this rodent study, the researchers found that different hormone therapies affected gut microbiota and goblet cell counts, with notable microbial shifts observed between groups receiving estrogen with and without an orchiectomy, linked to estrogen metabolism.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This study highlights the medicinal applications of the plant Hedychium spicatum, noting its use in traditional medicine for various ailments and its extracts' bioactive properties, such as anticancer, antibacterial, and hepatoprotective effects.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This conceptual paper proposes evaluating the Ayurvedic formulation Moorvadi choornam for alleviating side effects of chemotherapy, including symptoms consistent with Garavisha lakshanas, but reports no clinical outcomes.
January 2017 in “Cogent Medicine” In this study, extracts of Zataria multiflora Boiss. and Matricaria chamomilla, combined with minoxidil, significantly improved hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients by potentially inhibiting 5α-reductase activity.
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January 2011 This study observed that a polyherbal ointment containing extracts from several plants promoted significant hair growth in rats compared to using single plant extracts.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study investigated a herbal extract combining Emblica officinalis with 2% minoxidil solution for hair growth and found it significantly enhanced follicular size and prolonged hair growth phases, suggesting it may be an effective hair growth treatment compared to standard minoxidil solutions.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2016 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that seed oil of Caragana korshinskii demonstrated high antifungal efficacy against Trichophyton mentagrophytes in an in vivo guinea pig model of dermatophytosis.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Among cultured sebocytes, this study found that bilobetin significantly inhibited lipid production induced by IGF-1, suggesting potential for use in acne treatment.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” In this study from IJIRT, researchers evaluated teaching programs focused on enhancing waste management knowledge among women, assessing the effectiveness of these educational initiatives.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a novel dietary supplement, AGA-P, when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, significantly improved the clinical efficacy of these drugs for treating mild-to-severe androgenic alopecia compared to drug treatment alone over six months.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the significant pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant with various therapeutic properties such as liver protection, immune modulation, and wound healing, though it notes that more research is needed to identify its active compounds and mechanisms for drug discovery.
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December 2021 in “ScienceRise” This study identified optimal parameters for extracting oil from Urtica dioica roots to maximize phytosterol content, using corn oil and a 1:5 raw material-extract ratio over a 6-hour maceration period.