January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review paper critically evaluates the pharmacological and toxicological effects of Ziziphus mauritiana, a plant with traditional medicinal use, highlighting its anxiolytic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-ulcer properties attributed to its rich phytochemical composition.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Ners” This research abstract discusses the growing interest in essential oils for hair growth, emphasizing that while some studies suggest their bioactive ingredients may stimulate hair growth, more investigation is needed to understand their mechanisms and effects fully.
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, Geranium sibiricum L. extract promoted hair growth in vitro with human dermal papilla cells and in vivo in mice, outperforming minoxidil by proliferating cells and stimulating growth factor expression, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
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January 2017 in “Food & Nutrition Research” In this study, rice bran mineral extract increased expression of anagen-related proteins and decreased inflammatory markers in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for hair growth enhancement and prevention of hair loss.
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December 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the extraction, purification, modification, and biological activity of polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new research findings.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the physiopathology of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates various traditional and emerging treatments, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the need for enhanced treatment strategies.
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.
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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.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” In this study, fraction No. 3 of Oryza sativa bran extract demonstrated high unsaturated fatty acid content and significant 5α-reductase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing anti-androgenic alopecia products.
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April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study suggests that gel containing OSF3 loaded in niosomes offers high transfollicular penetration for topical anti-androgenic alopecia treatment with minimal systemic effect.
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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.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review reported that tripeptides, such as GHK and KdPT, show promise in enhancing wound healing through multiple mechanisms, including promoting cell migration, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, while offering antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits for both acute and chronic wounds.
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August 2021 in “Veterinary World” This study found that platelet-rich plasma improved the healing of skin wounds in sheep compared to honey by reducing early inflammation and enhancing collagen synthesis and organization.
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June 2023 in “International journal of basic science in medicine” In this review, the potential medicinal benefits of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (a plant used in traditional medicine) were highlighted, particularly its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, although the authors noted the need for more research on its impact on respiratory diseases.
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July 2022 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This study found that a hair tonic formulation using candlenut oil as an active ingredient could significantly promote hair growth in rabbits, achieving 29.77 mm in 22 days.
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October 2021 in “Gene, cell and tissue” This study found that grape sap significantly improved hair growth and follicle health in male Wistar rats, suggesting its potential as a non-chemical treatment for hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This source discusses ichthyosis, a disorder causing dry, scaly skin, by exploring its genetic causes, potential systemic associations, and treatments, and correlates modern medical insights with Unani medicine principles focused on humoral balance and holistic care.
November 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the development and benefits of herbal shampoos, highlighting their natural components' safety and effectiveness for hair care, and underlines the importance of scientific validation and regulatory considerations to enhance their global market acceptance.
This research highlights selenium's critical roles in various biological processes and underscores the potential health impacts of both its deficiency and excess, including increased mortality risk, poor immune function, and neurological issues.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential medicinal benefits of Cuscuta reflexa, a parasitic plant known for its bioactive compounds, while emphasizing the need for further research to fully understand its therapeutic mechanisms and integrate its use into mainstream medicine.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study explored the development of herbal hair gels using natural extracts like flaxseed and guava leaves, targeting the reduction of dandruff and regulation of hair loss through antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, though specific results of efficacy are not reported.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
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.
August 2023 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” This study on diabetic rats reported that Ziziphus spina-christi ethanol leaf extract significantly reduced blood glucose levels and improved liver and kidney function, suggesting possible benefits in managing diabetes symptoms in this animal model.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This discussion concluded that many herbal home remedies are effective for treating alopecia and other hair conditions without causing adverse reactions, as opposed to allopathic medicines that often have undesirable side effects.
December 2022 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” This case report describes significant improvement in adolescent alopecia with a 10-month regimen of traditional Chinese medicine, including oral and external treatments.
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 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” This article discusses the perspectives of Western and Chinese medicine on alopecia areata and proposes that blood stasis may be a key factor, recommending treatments focused on blood circulation.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.