January 2026 in “International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology” In this study, researchers evaluated the effects of green spinach leaf extract on hair growth in New Zealand rabbits and found that the 15% concentration formula resulted in the highest average hair growth compared to other concentrations and controls.
January 2026 in “Repository of the Academy's Library (Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences)” This study involved analyzing hair-removal advertisements and conducting focus group interviews with 28 female university students in Budapest to explore societal attitudes toward female body hair removal, aiming to understand the reasons behind its strong norm compliance.
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.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that aerosols formulated with celery extract and candlenut oil significantly stimulated hair growth in rabbits without causing skin irritation, suggesting their potential as natural and safe alternatives for treating alopecia.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” In this study conducted on mouse fetuses, valproic acid was found to reduce Sonic Hedgehog expression in the skin and hair follicles, but the inclusion of vitamin E helped mitigate this effect, supporting its potential role in managing valproic acid-induced changes.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review explores the effectiveness of Murdha Tailam methods, particularly in Panchakarma treatments, for illnesses related to the head and neck, highlighting the advantage of scalp drug absorption due to anatomical features that facilitate treatment outcomes.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This study provides a comprehensive review of Ayurvedic insights into Darunaka, suggesting that its management principles can still improve quality of life by addressing underlying pathophysiology.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” In this study, researchers developed a herbal shampoo using natural plant extracts, which maintained physicochemical properties and improved hair texture without the side effects commonly associated with synthetic ingredients.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review examines the advances in nanostructured lipid carriers for treating hyperpigmentation but presents no new clinical results; the authors highlight their potential benefits and applications.
January 2024 in “Biological & clinical sciences research journal” This review of 355 articles found that apigenin, a compound found in many plants and vegetables, is mainly researched for its anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-cancer properties, with enhanced efficacy when combined with allopathic drugs.
June 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” In this case report, a 19-year-old female with hair fall and thinning identified as Khalitya in Ayurveda showed significant improvement in hair growth and shine after applying Malatyadi tailam, an Ayurvedic herbal oil blend, and following general hair care recommendations.
August 2017 in “Indian journal of history of science” This review discusses the Strīvilāsa, an Ayurvedic manuscript on female health and cosmetic procedures, but reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize its potential significance for Ayurvedic obstetrics and gynecology research.
December 2016 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” This study suggests that the adrenal gland may contribute to prostate cancer treatment resistance and indicates potential steroid production or dependency in ovarian cancer.
This study reported that treating PCOS with Karunjchirakam Chooranam showed significant improvements in various cases, suggesting it may be effective for early intervention and prevention of complications.
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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.
October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This study observed that karaviradya taila application on albino rats reduced hair growth by affecting hair follicles compared to a control group.
February 2026 in “IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science” This study identified specific morphological characteristics and kinship relationships among 27 candlenut genotypes in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, highlighting variations in stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and kernel traits, with the closest relationship between MTB1 and MTB2 genotypes.
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January 2016 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that seed oil of Caragana korshinskii demonstrated high antifungal efficacy against Trichophyton mentagrophytes in an in vivo guinea pig model of dermatophytosis.
In this animal study, leaf extracts of Kalanchoe pinnata increased hair length in rabbits in a concentration-related manner, surpassing minoxidil at the highest concentration, though hair mass was unaffected.
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June 2018 in “Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pertanian” This paper discusses the health benefits and cultivation of new beta-carotene-rich antioxidant maize varieties released by the Ministry of Agriculture, noting their potentially higher yields compared to ordinary corn.
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August 2019 in “Medika Tadulako: Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan” In this study on New Zealand white rabbits, the researchers reported that a hair tonic formula combining bitter melon leaf and carrot extracts resulted in optimal hair growth, particularly at a 3:1 ratio and a concentration of 3%, without causing irritation.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case study, the researchers diagnosed a young male cat with dermatitis caused by a fungal infection, specifically identifying Penicillium and Aspergillus species, and observed improvement in symptoms following a two-week treatment with grisofulvin, chlorphenamine maleate, and fish oil shampoo.
December 2021 in “Jurnal Farmanesia” This study compared the effects of palm kernel oil and virgin coconut oil to pure coconut oil on hair growth in rabbits, noting measurements over a 30-day period.
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October 2021 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” This study found that methanolic extract of Ficus carica leaves induced apoptosis and inhibited proliferation in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting potential anti-cancer properties for further investigation in melanoma.
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December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a pet ether extract of Daucus carota promoted hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase in albino rats, surpassing the effects of 1% minoxidil.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of kalonji oil for hair health and provides application tips but reports no clinical results.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article mentions an interesting case of a donor site from a previous issue, but reports no new research findings.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of kalonji oil for hair growth and reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Majalah kedokteran Bandung/Majalah Kedokteran Bandung” In this study, carrot seed oil applied at a 75% concentration increased hair root, shaft, and tip thickness in rats, but did not promote hair length growth.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this study, significant relief from symptoms of Darunaka, such as itching and dryness, was observed in a 14-year-old patient following treatment with an Ayurvedic formulation made from mango seed and Terminalia chebula powders.