February 2023 in “Journal of plant science and phytopathology” This review discusses the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Jatropha dioica, highlighting its potential uses in traditional medicine and the need for more scientific validation of its effects.
June 2026 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This abstract highlights that jojoba is a versatile plant recognized for its drought resistance and utility in desert regions, with its oil offering various pharmacological benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, though commercial cultivation challenges exist due to seedling variability.
November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
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January 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a gel containing extracts from Coffea arabica and Larrea divaricata was found to significantly thicken eyebrows and eyelashes in most premenopausal and postmenopausal women, without causing adverse effects, but showed no statistical difference from a placebo in overall hair growth.
July 2023 in “Biodiversitas” In this study, researchers found that Sundanese mothers in a rural village in West Java frequently used 25 medicinal plant species, primarily from the Zingiberaceae family, during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, with popular preparations including decoctions and cooking.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” This survey in Pabna district, Bangladesh, documented various plants used by traditional healers for treating ailments, highlighting regional variations in plant usage.
This study found that in the San Plácido parish of Ecuador, various medicinal plants were widely used by locals for treating common ailments, with the most utilized species being Matricaria chamomilla L. and Mentha rotundifolia L.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This review explores the potential of Arabian Bidara leaves as a hair growth enhancer based on its shared chemical compounds with other known hair-fertility-promoting plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
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October 2021 in “Veterinary World” This study reported that a mixture of Elaeis guineensis kernel oil, essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum, and sap of Jatropha multifida showed better wound healing properties in Girolando cattle with dermatophilosis compared to other treatments.
January 1979 in “Lucus: Boletín informativo de la Excelentísima Diputación Provincial de Lugo” This paper discusses the molecular basis of intestinal regeneration and highlights the potential role of echinoderms in enhancing regenerative biology research, but reports no new research findings.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found extensive real-world and clinical trial exposure to baricitinib across various disease states, ages, and racial populations, contributing data to its overall profile.
January 2025 in “Balkan Medical Journal” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata and is safe, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” This source reports that based on international Phase 3 trial results, the JAK1/2 inhibitor baricitinib was approved in Japan in June 2022 for treating extensive alopecia areata, offering a potentially useful treatment option.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine” This study documents the therapeutic uses of 15 plant species for various ailments in the Bondla area of Goa, drawing on knowledge from local healers and elderly residents.
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March 2022 in “Journal of inflammation research” This review discusses the application and potential of baricitinib, a JAK1/2 inhibitor, for treating dermatological diseases like alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In a randomized controlled trial, King et al. found that oral baricitinib at doses of 2 mg and 4 mg significantly improved hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata compared to placebo, supporting its efficacy and safety for those with substantial scalp hair loss.
March 2026 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this in vitro study, the researchers found that garden balsam leaf extract serum showed no antifungal inhibition against Candida albicans, while the positive control, a 2% ketoconazole shampoo, demonstrated a strong effect.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This study found that intercropping Bhringraj with Psidium guajava benefited from organic nutrient sources, with the best growth parameters achieved using 100% Mahua cake, enhancing plant height, leaf count, branch number, and collar diameter by releasing nutrients effectively.
September 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This narrative review reports that baricitinib, a first-generation JAK inhibitor, has shown effectiveness in treating alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis and holds promise for other chronic dermatoses, marking a significant advancement in dermatological immunotherapy according to the summarized findings.
June 2022 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” This article discusses the argan oil industry in southwestern Morocco and reports mixed outcomes for Amazigh women participating in cooperatives, as control has shifted to the state and businessmen.
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October 1979 in “PubMed” In this study, jute-batching oil did not cause cancer in mice, but it shortened the time to tumour development when combined with a known carcinogen, indicating potential cancer-promoting activity.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” This review study reports that while Bharangi, a traditional Indian medicinal shrub, is used for various conditions like asthma and epilepsy, it has been clinically underexplored and could benefit from scientific validation for broader use.
January 2024 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica/Revista de la Asociacion Colombiana de Dermatologia y Cirugia Dermatologica” This case report highlights the successful treatment of alopecia areata universalis with Baricitinib, suggesting potential long-term effectiveness of janus kinase inhibitors for this autoimmune hair loss condition.
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This case report highlights the successful treatment of a 37-year-old male with steroid-resistant beard alopecia areata using baricitinib, a JAK-1/2 inhibitor, over 9 months, resulting in reduced hair loss and improved hair density.
June 2017 in “Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices” This study enumerates the traditional uses of Begonia malabarica by tribes in Tamil Nadu, where it is reported to be used for treating a variety of ailments, with further research planned to evaluate its biological potential.
This study assessed the effectiveness of JAK inhibitors in Jordanian patients with alopecia areata, finding that while both tofacitinib and baricitinib improved SALT scores, baricitinib showed greater improvement and a trend towards better hair regrowth, particularly with longer treatment durations.
December 2020 in “Rev. Amazon.” This study identified that 80% of a rural population in Ecuador uses medicinal plants like Aloe vera for treating hair conditions, highlighting the prevalence of ancestral plant knowledge.
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review compiles evidence on the health benefits of Ziziphus mauritiana, covering its traditional uses and pharmacological effects, but reports no new experimental results.