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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts reduced the activity of 5 α-reductase II and promoted hair growth in rabbits by elongating the hair follicle's anagen phase, suggesting potential for treating hair loss.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
April 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” This study found that Punica granatum ethanolic leaf extract may alleviate skin fibrosis in rats by modulating inflammation-related pathways and reducing dermal alterations.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that the leaf extract of Tectona grandis and its major bioactive constituents moderately inhibit the 5α-reductase enzyme, which is linked to androgenetic alopecia, and also possess anti-inflammatory properties, showing promise as dual-action candidates for managing this condition.
September 2025 in “Molecules” This study found that Camellia oleifera leaf extracts, especially the 50% ethanolic extract, have significant antioxidant activity and may offer promising bioactive compounds for cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses.
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December 2021 in “Jurnal Insan Farmasi Indonesia” This study found that pomade containing 12% ethanol extract of Momordica charantia L. leaves promoted hair growth more effectively in male white rats compared to lower concentrations and a control.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of a herbal anti-hair fall gel using natural ingredients like flaxseed, chia seeds, and aloe vera, highlighting its potential to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, and improve scalp health compared to synthetic alternatives.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review focuses on formulating and evaluating a herbal anti-hair fall gel using natural ingredients like flaxseed and curry leaves, highlighting its potential to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, and improve scalp health while offering a safer, environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic formulations.
October 2024 in “Media Farmasi” In this in vitro study, researchers found that a combination of soursop leaf extract and doxorubicin moderately enhanced the anti-cancer effect against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, but they did not report on reducing doxorubicin's side effects.
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.
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.
September 2020 in “Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences” This review summarizes the diverse pharmacological activities of papaya leaf extract, highlighting its strong medicinal properties and potential cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2019 in “International journal of engineering applied science and technology” This review discusses the traditional uses of Tridax procumbens for wound healing, antifungal, and antibacterial purposes, but reports no clinical findings.
This study found that ethanol extract of fragrant pandanus leaves inhibited the growth of the dandruff-causing fungus Pityrosporum ovale, with higher concentrations showing greater inhibitory effects.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study identified the major component of katuk leaf water extract as an alkaloid compound with a molecular mass of 406.3131 m/z, named (S, S)-5,5′-amino-4,4′-dihexyl-propyldihydropyrazol-3,3′-one.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” In this study, researchers reported that a combination treatment of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract and Averrhoa bilimbi leaf extract at specific concentrations significantly increased hair growth and weight in rabbits compared to controls, suggesting a potential anti-hair loss effect.
October 2019 in “Innovative Journal of Medical and Health Science” This study suggests that certain herbs may reverse the catagen phase in hair growth, potentially providing a treatment approach for alopecia.
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August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses plant extracts for dermatological use, highlighting evidence that some can reduce edema in chronic venous insufficiency or help treat actinic keratoses, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Putri Hijau” This study involved educating Dewantara Husada Health Vocational High School students about using meniran leaf extract in pomade formulations as a hair growth stimulant, demonstrating high engagement and interest in the topic.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and tested a herbal shampoo incorporating natural extracts like curry leaves, neem, and fenugreek, finding that these formulations reduced dandruff and improved hair health while being non-irritating and stable; the curry leaf shampoo excelled in cleansing performance.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” In this laboratory study, Cucumis melo var. makuwa leaf extract significantly reduced DHT-induced apoptosis in human dermal papilla cells by modulating androgen receptor activity and gene expression, suggesting potential as a therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” In laboratory and animal studies, this research found that the ethanolic leaf extract of Adiantum capillus-veneris demonstrated a range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, wound-healing, anticancer, and antidiarrheal effects, suggesting its potential for various therapeutic applications.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo utilizing natural extracts like fenugreek, curry leaves, and neem, finding it safe, effective, and stable for topical use, with the curry leaf variety showing superior cleansing performance.
November 2024 in “Asian Journal of Biological Sciences” In this animal study, researchers reported that acetaminophen increased LH and FSH hormones in male rats, with high doses affecting sperm production negatively, while avocado leaf extract reduced sperm motility and viability, suggesting potential adverse effects on male reproductive health.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” In this study, Avemor, a tonic containing aloe vera and moringa oleifera, along with varying concentrations of dried moringa leaf extracts, was tested on rabbits for hair growth, but the results showed variable effectiveness compared to a minoxidil control.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” In an animal study, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 1:1 ratio of kelor and rambutan leaf extracts led to similar hair growth in rabbits compared to a minoxidil control, with average hair lengths of 3 cm versus 2.025 cm, respectively.
August 2008 in “Pediatrics in Review” This review of literature on complementary and alternative medical therapies for pediatric asthma found mixed evidence, highlighting potential promise in treatments like ivy leaf extract and massage, but inconclusive or unsupported effects for others such as homeopathy and dietary modifications.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a herbal hair serum using fenugreek, flaxseed, and curry leaf extracts, among other natural ingredients, and found it to have appropriate physicochemical properties, stability, antioxidant activity, and no skin irritation, indicating its potential as a safe alternative to chemical hair products.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracts from Indian gooseberry leaves showed strong antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum, with low cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for developing new antimalarial drugs.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Sains dan Kesehatan” This study examined the antibacterial activity of Sansevieria trifasciata Prain. extracts and its ethyl acetate fractions, finding that both the extract and 40% fraction significantly inhibited bacterial growth, showing potential akin to ciprofloxacin in inhibiting S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa.