January 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, the researchers developed and evaluated eco-friendly poly-herbal soap strips using plant extracts from Lantana camara, Moringa Oleifera, and Corn silk, finding that the strips exhibited superior physicochemical properties and significant anti-fungal activity compared to conventional anti-fungal soaps.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This abstract outlines the concept and benefits of herbal hair masks, emphasizing that these plant-based formulations, including ingredients like Bhringraj and Hibiscus, may enhance scalp health and hair strength without adverse effects, but does not report specific research findings.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study introduced a unique herbal hair oil formulation that combines natural extracts such as coconut oil, sesame seeds, and hibiscus to hydrate the scalp, stimulate hair follicles, and improve overall hair appearance, aiming to address issues like thinning, dryness, and dandruff.
January 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review examines existing studies on Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine, and underscores the need for further research to fully develop its medicinal promise.
December 2021 in “Jurnal ilmiah Manuntung” This study tested a hair tonic containing gotu kola and garlic extracts on rabbits, finding that the formulation with 5% gotu kola and 0.04% garlic showed promising hair growth results and remained stable during storage.
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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.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights the various causes and treatment options for alopecia, noting that while non-scarring types often see successful hair regrowth, scarring forms require early intervention to manage inflammatory destruction of hair follicles.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the relationship between SHBG, NAFLD, and PCOS and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight low hepatic SHBG production as potentially significant in PCOS pathogenesis.
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This research review outlines the challenges of diabetic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, and examines the potential of electrospinning nanofiber scaffolds to improve healing by promoting tissue formation, allowing drug release, and enhancing specific wound healing properties.
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March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” This review discusses various skin conditions affecting women throughout their lives and highlights the pharmacist's role in advising on management and treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study identified several compounds from traditional Chinese medicines that may inhibit prostaglandin D2 synthase, potentially providing promising candidates for treating androgenic alopecia with minimal adverse skin reactions.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review synthesizes both traditional and emerging molecular mechanisms of tissue remodeling across different organs, aiming to establish a theoretical basis for precision interventions in pathological conditions, according to the authors.
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December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a pet ether extract of Daucus carota promoted hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase in albino rats, surpassing the effects of 1% minoxidil.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This narrative review found that combined oral contraceptives remain the primary treatment for hirsutism and acne in women with PCOS, but highlighted the need for further research to refine therapeutic options given the variable efficacy and emerging treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This study evaluated the antiulcer potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra and found that its hydroalcoholic extract demonstrated dose-dependent protective effects against various ulcer models, comparable to standard drugs like omeprazole and cimetidine, by enhancing mucosal defenses and reducing stomach acid production.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” In this study, the researchers investigated the plant Vitex negundo and its active ingredients, noting that both natural and synthetic derivatives exhibit concentrated biological activity, which may explain the plant's traditional use in treating various ailments such as depression, malaria, and skin diseases.
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the genetic and psychological aspects of androgenetic alopecia in men and women, reporting no new clinical findings while emphasizing the broad impact of this hair loss condition.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated herbal hair oils using traditional medicinal plants known for their nourishing and growth-promoting properties, finding that comprehensive evaluation is crucial for the standardization and scientific validation of these products as safe alternatives to synthetic hair care options.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated herbal hair oils formulated with traditional medicinal plants and reported that systematic formulation and testing are crucial for their standardization, quality assurance, and validating their safety and effectiveness as alternatives to synthetic hair products.
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December 2016 in “KSBB Journal” This study found that a herbal medicine increased hair growth in a mouse model, showing strong antioxidant activity and similar 5-alpha-reductase inhibition to finasteride without cytotoxicity in human dermal papilla cells.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo containing plant ingredients like Reetha and Aloe vera, finding it offers good cleansing, stable foam, and a scalp-friendly pH, making it a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo formulated from selected medicinal plants like Reetha, Aloe vera, and Neem, concluding that it is a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos, offering good cleansing ability and scalp-friendly pH without adverse effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed an eco-friendly herbal hair shampoo using natural ingredients like Aloe vera and Hibiscus, and found it had acceptable cleansing ability, good stability, and consumer acceptability, suggesting these ingredients can effectively replace synthetic surfactants in hair care products.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a herbal hair shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like Aloe vera, Hibiscus, and amla showed acceptable cleansing ability, adequate foaming, and scalp-compatible pH, suggesting that these natural ingredients can replace synthetic components in commercial hair care products.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses recent advancements in hair rejuvenation strategies and assesses the potential of herbal drugs as safer alternatives, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This review indicates promising potential for cinnamon supplementation to improve metabolic outcomes in PCOS, but more clinical trials with higher doses and longer durations are needed to confirm these effects.
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July 2020 in “PubMed” This review examined herbal and fungal medicines used for treating androgenic alopecia, detailing 23 medicinal plants and fungi alongside their potential mechanisms and active constituents, aiming to inspire new, more effective formulations with fewer side effects.
July 2026 in “Drug Delivery Letters” This review discusses the potential of nanostructured lipid carriers to improve herbal treatments for alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further clinical trials and safety data.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal nanoemulgel-based hair dyes, incorporating natural ingredients, enhance dye penetration and retention while providing additional hair and scalp health benefits compared to conventional dyes, though further studies are needed to confirm long-term safety and efficacy.