July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the diverse potential medicinal properties of kavalactones from Alpinia zerumbet, which include antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, among others, and suggests fields for further research.
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.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” ROS may affect hair loss related to hormones.
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January 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Nematology” This review discusses the potential of Citrullus colocynthis as a natural nematicidal agent and highlights its phytochemical composition, but reports no new experimental results.
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March 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that CGE may enhance hair growth by activating β-catenin signaling pathways in human hair dermal papilla cells and promoting the anagen growth phase in mice.
November 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review discusses the role of value addition and product diversification in promoting herbal products but reports no new research results.
November 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” In this study, the researchers formulated an herbal shampoo and found it exhibited excellent cleansing properties and foam stability, comparable to commercial shampoos, suggesting it as a safe and cost-effective alternative to marketed formulations.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
November 2007 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” Europe strengthened medicine regulations, increased protection against counterfeit drugs, and made it tougher to challenge comparative advertising, while also focusing on patent law enforcement and updating plant protection rules.
January 2005 in “Nihon Yasei Doubutsu Igakkaishi/Japanese journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study observed that Aloe vera gel applied topically to mange-affected camels led to the rapid disappearance of skin lesions and mites.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses herbal therapies for dermatologic disorders, focusing on those with scientific evidence of efficacy and common interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of 36 medicinal plant species for cutaneous wound healing and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for these traditional practices to inform modern therapies.
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June 2017 in “IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR)” This review highlights the chemical components and various potential health effects of Daucus carota but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Hedychium spicatum, noting that while some traditional uses are supported by scientific studies, further research on its applications is needed.
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October 2001 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified eight isoflavone derivatives as potential nonsteroidal inhibitors of rat 5α-reductase using a pharmacophore model in virtual screening.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the potential of herbal treatments like Saw palmetto, Green tea, and Rosemary as alternatives to conventional drugs for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these herbs may inhibit the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” This review compiles data on Platycladus orientalis leaves, noting their diverse pharmacological activities and advocating for more research to clarify their traditional blood-cooling and hematostatic uses.
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.
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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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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study found that nano-sized minoxidil formulations significantly increased skin penetration and follicular drug delivery for alopecia areata treatment, compared to conventional ethanol-based solutions, and demonstrated effective controlled release over six hours.
18 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights that the NLRP3 inflammasome is a promising therapeutic target for cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and discusses recent advancements in using natural plant products to modulate this pathway and reduce inflammation.
17 citations
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the traditional use and potential therapeutic activities of Asiasari Radix in drug discovery, but it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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January 2012 in “IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology” This study found that high doses of ethyl acetate extract from Tridax procumbens can have specific toxic effects in rats, including organ damage and significant changes in some serum biochemical parameters.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” This article reviews the historical and therapeutic aspects of aromatherapy, discussing its effects on psychological and physical well-being but providing no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” This review discusses the phytoconstituents and biological properties of T. orientalis and T. occidentalis, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
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January 2017 in “Molecules” This study reported that compounds isolated from Alpinia zerumbet significantly promoted hair cell growth and exhibited anticancer activity in cell cultures, suggesting potential as treatments for alopecia and cancer.
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October 2012 in “Natural Product Communications” This study analyzed the essential oil from Chamaecyparis lawsoniana and found that it is rich in limonene and exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties, particularly against Candida albicans and certain Gram-positive bacteria.