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January 2006 in “Maia-rivista Di Letterature Classiche” This review discusses the bioactive compounds and biological activities of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and highlights concerns about its hepatotoxicity, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a mixture of plant extracts significantly improved skin barrier function, reduced inflammation, and exhibited anti-aging effects in human skin cells.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports the successful formulation of a stable herbal hair serum with Catharanthus roseus extract and other ingredients, noting it has a suitable pH, consistency, and stability, suggesting potential effectiveness as a natural alternative for hair care pending further clinical trials.
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January 1990 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a 20-year-old male with perforating folliculitis, proposing its classification within primary perforating dermatoses, and discusses failed keratolytic treatments and potential underlying causes.
This study formulated and evaluated a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis herbal gel, identifying a 20% concentration as superior in physical properties, suggesting its potential as an alternative drug delivery system.
This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds and Butea monosperma flowers significantly promoted hair growth and reduced dihydrotestosterone levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that Geranium Sibiricum L extract may promote hair growth by increasing cell proliferation and migration while modulating cytokine expression in human dermal papilla cells under stress conditions.
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August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study presents a composite hydrogel dressing with berberine-loaded silk fibroin microspheres and Calotropis gigantea fibers that demonstrates effective antibacterial properties, enhanced mechanical strength, and promotes wound healing.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This study reports a case linking the use of the herbal supplement He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) to acute hepatocellular hepatitis, highlighting potential herb-induced liver injury.
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January 2019 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” This review presents analytical methods for estimating Thuja occidentalis in homeopathic mother tincture but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its broad application in homeopathy.
September 1978 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the antimicrobial and protective effects of hesperidin and hesperetin against various toxicities, with potential mechanisms explored, but it reports no new research findings.
December 2019 in “International journal of engineering applied science and technology” This review discusses the traditional uses of Tridax procumbens for wound healing, antifungal, and antibacterial purposes, but reports no clinical findings.
November 2020 in “Ambiance in Life” This review discusses the use of wild plants in treating various skin diseases and reports no new clinical findings.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
This study concluded that a formulated herbal suspension containing selected home remedial herbs was effective for the prevention and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome in an animal model.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study suggests that ethanol extracts from ten selected Korean herb medicines reduced inflammatory markers in a cell model and did not cause skin irritation in human testing, indicating potential cosmetic use for irritation prevention.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
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January 2003 in “Phytomedicine” This study found that a cream containing 2% Fennel extract reduced hair diameter in idiopathic hirsutism patients more effectively than a cream with 1% Fennel or a placebo.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study evaluated a hair growth gel with Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum extracts, demonstrating consistent homogeneity, 5 α-reductase inhibitory activity, and no skin irritation.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a polyherbal gel containing ingredients like Phyllanthus emblica and Melaleuca alternifolia was formulated to manage folliculitis, potentially offering a safe, effective alternative to conventional treatments by reducing microbial infections, relieving inflammation, and promoting healing.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics” In this study, the methanolic extract of Tridax procumbens Linn demonstrated significant antiulcer activity in a mice model of acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis, offering 57.12% ulcer protection compared to 50.60% by the standard drug prednisolone.
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October 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the effectiveness of various plant extracts, including Vitis vinifera and Aesculus hippocastanum, in treating dermatological conditions like venous insufficiency and actinic keratoses but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
January 2026 in “Biospecies” In this study, a hair tonic containing black fungus extract was shown to have antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, with the 70% extract concentration providing the strongest effect.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Agriculture and Development” In this study, researchers optimized the extraction conditions for polyphenols from the medicinal herb Eclipta prostrata, achieving the highest polyphenol content under specific conditions of temperature, solvent concentration, and time, and found the extract to have significant antioxidant activity.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This pilot study found that an 8-week treatment with a hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide gel improved folliculitis symptoms and patient satisfaction, supporting its potential use in dermatologic practice and future trials.