2 citations
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August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that in female breast cancer patients, supplementation with 400 mg IND02 (Cinnamon bark extract) thrice daily during chemotherapy significantly reduced severe weight loss and hair loss compared to placebo, with the treatment being well-tolerated and safe.
September 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study developed and tested an herbal shampoo containing tea, ashwagandha, sandalwood, and nagarmotha, finding it exhibited good cleansing properties and effectively controlled Candida and Malassezia fungi.
December 2025 in “Revista em Agronegócio e Meio Ambiente” This study investigated the effects of ultrasound-assisted extraction on sunflower seed oil mixed with defective green coffee grains, finding that higher coffee grain ratios decreased oil yield but increased phenolic content and antioxidant activity, with potential applications for wound treatment.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a conditioner made from herbal ingredients like liquorice and flaxseed extracts, finding it potentially effective and safe for enhancing hair smoothness and moisture while offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic options.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a hair tonic using various herbal extracts and reported effective antifungal and antibacterial properties, along with good consistency, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, and pH balance.
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January 2007 in “edoc (University of Basel)” This study identified Aquilaria sinensis and Piper cubeba as tropical plants with potential anti-androgenic and anti-estrogenic properties that could help prevent or alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
This study found that applying an ethanol extract of Prasiola japonica improved hair regrowth, length, and follicular density in testosterone-induced hair loss conditions in mice, while also promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and reducing dihydrotestosterone production, though effects were less pronounced than those of minoxidil.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Thuja orientalis extract significantly promotes hair growth in mice with hair loss.
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October 2024 in “Process Biochemistry” In this study, Gaussian process regression models combined with Grey Wolf optimization were used to predict and optimize phenolic and flavonoid content extraction from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizomes, showing high accuracy and helping improve understanding and extraction processes through a new interactive tool.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using natural extracts and compared its physicochemical properties, such as pH and foam consistency, with commercial shampoos, finding that both performed similarly in conditioning tests conducted with twenty volunteers.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal mehendi gel formulated for natural hair coloring and scalp care, finding it safe for topical use and demonstrating benefits like natural coloring and scalp conditioning.
This study found that an Ayurveda-based regimen including Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin may improve quality of life and safely reduce symptoms in breast cancer patients undergoing conventional therapy.
This study found that creambath preparations with waru leaf extract accelerated hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, though none matched the positive control; the 37.5% concentration increased hair weight effectively.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a highly effective herbal powder shampoo using natural ingredients like Multani Mitti and banana extract, aiming to match the functionality of synthetic alternatives.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a herbal hair dye gel made from natural ingredients like henna and amla showed promising results in providing natural color and hair health benefits without causing irritation, offering a safer alternative to chemical hair dyes.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” In this study, a hair serum containing guava leaf, chia seeds, peppermint oil, and alkanet root showed potential benefits for hair care, including antioxidant, anti-microbial, and conditioning properties.
12 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that Asparagus racemosus and Withania somnifera extracts significantly reduced paclitaxel-induced myelosuppression and morbidity in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic adjuvants in cancer management.
This study found that green tea extract showed more effective wound healing in rabbits with direct fire burns than an antibiotic ointment, particularly improving the skin's normal appearance and recovery rate.
49 citations
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December 2018 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using various plant extracts and found it demonstrated appealing qualities, good foam stability, cleansing, and conditioning performance, though further improvements in quality and safety are needed.
December 2024 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” In this study, researchers developed and assessed two polyherbal hair tonic formulations, finding that Hair Tonic A containing 10% white tea extract improved hair thickness, manageability, and anti-frizz properties, particularly for blonde and black hair, while demonstrating greater stability compared to Hair Tonic B.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” This research developed a herbal shampoo powder using traditional plant ingredients and found it met ideal physicochemical standards, but further studies are needed to enhance its quality, performance, and safety.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study observed that herbal shampoos made from natural ingredients such as Reetha powder, Bhringraj powder, and others offered satisfactory hair care results, indicating they may serve as effective alternatives to synthetic shampoos.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that mint leaf and Aloe vera serum together significantly reduced CDK1 expression, which may help prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in rats, although only mint serum alone reduced CDC25 expression.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal shampoo using ingredients like Neem, Aloe vera, and Hibiscus, finding it had good foaming ability, suitable cleansing action, and stability, positioning it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
January 2022 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This study suggests that coffee ground extract may accelerate hair growth in rabbits, potentially due to its caffeine content.
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.
January 2021 in “AIP conference proceedings” This research found that the most cost-effective extraction for developing a coffee-based hair serum is from fall grade cherry coffee, which balances active ingredient content and material cost effectively.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” In this study, black tea kombucha with and without MSM significantly improved hair density and length in mice, suggesting its potential as a natural hair regrowth treatment.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review suggests that Chinese herbal medicine may help reduce side effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, but a lack of high-quality trials limits confidence in this finding.