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May 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study reported that Hibiscus syriacus L. extracts, especially the ethanolic version, significantly reduced blood glucose and improved lipid profiles in diabetic rats, suggesting potential anti-diabetic benefits.
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” This review examines the pharmacological evidence and bioactive compounds in Hibiscus plants, supporting their potential importance for developing treatments for chronic and degenerative diseases, though more research is needed.
March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” This review comprehensively examines the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant, detailing its distribution, physical and chemical properties, bioactive compounds, ethnomedicinal uses, and potential toxicity, providing a broad understanding of its characteristics and health implications.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This review discusses the phytochemical, pharmacological, and medicinal properties of Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn. and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2023 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This study evaluated herbal formulations, including Neem and Hibiscus soaps and medicated oil, made from certain medicinal plants in India, finding them effective for antimicrobial purposes and beneficial for skin and hair, suggesting they are suitable for public use.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, detailing its significant medicinal value for treating various conditions such as wounds, infections, and diabetes, attributed primarily to its bioactive compounds like flavonoids and tannins.
This study found that soups with 5% and 10% hibiscus flower were more desirable in sensory attributes and had higher β-carotene content compared to the control soup.
June 2025 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair oil formulation using various herbs and oils designed to counteract greying, promote hair growth, and reduce dandruff, finding that the formulation met standard values for organoleptic characteristics, grittiness, sensitivity, pH, and viscosity.
This study prepared herbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut oil, amla, neem, hibiscus, and onion, and reported that the formulations exhibit anti-hairfall properties along with benefits like antidandruff activity, improved scalp circulation, and reduced hair whitening compared to synthetic alternatives.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the mechanism of "Malassezia" dandruff and the potential benefits of herbal treatments, focusing on phytoconstituents with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, but reports no new experimental results.
April 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study developed and evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with various plant extracts, reporting significant enhancement in hair growth activity in human models compared to controls, alongside promising physicochemical properties and safety indicators.
June 2023 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study found that a herbal hair oil with 7.5% concentration of amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi showed potent hair growth activity comparable to 2% minoxidil solution.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This review article highlights the potential benefits of herbal remedies for hair loss, suggesting that formulating hair scrubs from herbal ingredients may effectively prevent and treat hair problems by improving self-confidence and self-esteem.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review explores the potential of herbal therapies and modern delivery methods for managing premature hair greying, highlighting promising plant-based treatments and emphasizing the need for clinical trials to validate their effectiveness.
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June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences” This review discusses advancements in plant cell culture technology for producing potent natural cosmetic ingredients and reports no new experimental results.
December 2024 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” In this study, researchers prepared a poly herbal hair oil using fresh plant leaves, including neem, and reported that these herbal formulations exhibit effective hair growth with fewer side effects compared to synthetic alternatives.
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July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine” This study documented the use of 41 plant species in the West Bank for treating hair and scalp disorders, highlighting their folkloric significance and potential for new cosmetic and cosmeceutical products.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” This review explores herbal medications for skin disorders, covering their clinical efficacy, safety, and common drug interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.
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February 2023 in “Plants” This study found that PES1CMU-defatted rice bran (DFRB) showed effective skin whitening and anti-aging properties comparable to standard treatments in cell models, suggesting its potential use in dermatocosmetics.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, JAUN soap was found to improve skin conditions, such as moisture, elasticity, and cleansing effectiveness, without adverse reactions, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective ingredient for functional cosmetics.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This narrative review reports that well-selected plant extracts and their active compounds may improve hair health by promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, potentially aiding in developing targeted therapies for alopecia.
This review highlights recent advances in the use of light exposure for health purposes, examining its role in pathology, therapeutic strategies, and molecular changes, as well as discussing future developments in this globally supported field.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the biologically active compounds in Maxillariinae orchids, highlighting 62 semiochemicals with medical potential, but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences” This review discusses various plants being investigated for their potential in hair growth promotion and highlights the need for more research, reporting no new clinical results.
128 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that the petroleum ether extract from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated more effectiveness in promoting hair growth in rats compared to the extract from its flowers.
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August 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, the researchers optimized the extraction conditions for crude polysaccharide from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves, achieving a yield of 9.66% and demonstrated strong antioxidant activities in vitro.
24 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” In this review, the authors summarize the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its various benefits such as hypotensive and anti-inflammatory effects, while noting the need for more research on its specific mechanisms and potential toxicities.
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November 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study found that ethanolic leaves extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. exhibited strong antioxidant activity and enhanced wound healing properties in mice, showing reasonable safety in toxicological evaluations without severe alterations.