July 2025 in “Agroindustrial Technology Journal” In this study, researchers evaluated shampoo formulations with varying concentrations of rosemary essential oil, finding that the 2% formulation was most preferred based on sensory tests, and complied well with quality standards, indicating its potential as an effective component in hair care products.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” In this animal study, hibiscus leaf simplicia ointment was found to protect red blood cell levels and promote better hair growth in UV-exposed rats, though it did not maintain normal skin histology; the ointment showed no significant acute dermal toxicity.
This study investigated the phytochemicals in Phyla nodiflora leaf extracts and identified n-Hexadecanoic acid, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol as promising drug candidates for diabetes, alopecia, cancer, and anti-diuresis, advocating further research into these compounds.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study using male rabbits, researchers found that a 7.5% concentration of green tea leaf ethanol extract hair tonic was nearly as effective in promoting hair growth as the positive control, minoxidil, over a 21-day period.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
September 2020 in “Pharmauho/Pharmauho : Jurnal Farmasi, Sains dan Kesehatan” This study concluded that hair tonic formulated with galangal rhizome and Aloe vera extract was stable according to the Indonesian National Standard, showing consistent organoleptic, pH, and viscosity characteristics after stability testing.
January 2025 in “Bandung Conference Series Pharmacy” This study found that a solid shampoo containing 15% tin leaf extract (Ficus carica L.) and 1% vitamin E exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with a 53.43% inhibition of free radicals in hair and scalp, suggesting potential for reducing hair loss and premature aging.
December 2024 in “Plant Science Today” This study investigated the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals from Phyla nodiflora, identifying 50 bioactive compounds through GC-MS analysis. Among them, n-hexadecanoic acid, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol showed promise in molecular docking studies as drug candidates for diabetes, alopecia, cancer, and anti-diuresis.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi & Herbal” In this study, researchers developed cucumber-based hair tonics and tested their physical stability, finding them to be homogenous and meet requirements for color and pH, suggesting potential use as a remedy for hair loss.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies” In this study, substituting Sangyod rice flour for wheat flour in butter cakes improved nutritional profiles and maintained sensory qualities, with 50% substitution showing the best balance, supporting local agriculture and potentially leading to healthier bakery options.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This study found that a hair tonic made from sweet potato leaf extract demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur in vitro, comparable to 2% ketoconazole, suggesting its potential as an antidandruff treatment.
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December 2020 in “Natural Product Sciences” This study identified ten compounds from Eclipta prostrata, with some displaying potent inhibitory effects against α-glucosidase and acetylcholinesterase enzymes.
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April 2024 in “Science & Technology Indonesia” In this study, extracts from the bark of Albizia saponaria, particularly the ethyl acetate fraction, showed significant antioxidant activity, potentially due to its high phenolic and flavonoid content, suggesting its usefulness as a source of antioxidants for pharmaceutical formulations.
August 2024 in “Proceeding Cendekia International Conference Health and Technology” In this quasi-experimental study, researchers explored the optimal formulation of a nanoemulsion containing candlenut ethanol extract, finding that specific combinations of tween 80, span 80, and sonication time affected its physical properties and stability, although further activity testing is needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found variation in erythema induction across skin types, suggesting different SSR dose responses and highlighting a potential model for tailoring anti-inflammatory treatments.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair is culturally and economically valuable, and its weight is now used to measure the effectiveness of hair growth treatments.
March 2016 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” This study found that using a hair-hardener improved hair thickness, amino acid content, surface condition, tensile strength, and wave efficiency without causing any allergic reactions in participants.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This article discusses how nutritional and environmental factors, along with antioxidant supplementation, may improve hair growth by mitigating the effects of androgens and reports no new clinical results.
This study found that Solanum nigrum L. extracts showed potential as 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, similar to finasteride, and highlighted their promise for treating androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss.
April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study found that Ocimum basilicum L. showed the highest 5α-reductase inhibitory activity among ten Thai plants, despite no correlation between enzyme inhibition and total phenolic content.
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January 2019 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study observed that serum AMH concentration and LH/FSH ratio showed comparable diagnostic value for PCOS among infertile women, though neither is adequate alone for diagnosis.
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December 2010 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study determined that the upper normal cut-off levels for free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and total testosterone among reproductive-age women in China are 26 pmol/L, 4.92 μmol/L, and 2.39 nmol/L, respectively.
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October 2016 in “Steroids” This study developed and validated a label-free assay using LC-MS to screen for S5αR inhibitors, identifying Thai herbal extracts, Impatiens balsamina L. and Curcuma longa L., as promising sources.
December 2010 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This article highlights the complexity of diagnosing hyponatremia in older adults, emphasizing the need to evaluate urinary tract obstruction, medication effects, and age-related changes rather than relying solely on spot urinary values.
June 2024 in “Institutional Repository of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (RIUT) (Federal University of Technology – Paraná)” This study assessed Mapu Cosméticos' business plan for producing castor bean-derived products, projecting a net profit from year two and indicating financial feasibility with a favorable Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return.
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.
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July 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrates that the ability of human hair follicle keratinocytes to form clones decreases with ageing.
December 2025 in “DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)” This paper reviews the bioactive properties and economic potential of common hop plants, especially female varieties, highlighting their applications in agriculture, food technology, and pharmacology along with their market significance in Europe and potential for rural development in northern Pakistan.
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May 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Dermatology" has useful content but some sections lack detail and accuracy; it's recommended for dermatologists to review before buying.
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” The researchers reported that protocatechuic acid reduced melanin synthesis and enhanced antioxidant activity in cultured human hair follicle melanocytes, indicating potential for skin whitening applications.