1 citations
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July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Agriculture” In this study conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, warm water and shallot extract were found to significantly speed up the germination of lettuce and napa cabbage seeds compared to untreated seeds, though further testing is needed in nursery or field settings.
19 citations
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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.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Green Pharmacy” This study suggested that an herbal shampoo containing Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract may promote hair growth due to its antioxidant properties and showed stability for two months.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, the methanol-ultrasound extract of Dendropanax morbifera leaf showed potential for use in functional cosmetics and hair growth products due to its high antioxidant capacity and effects on growth factor expression without cytotoxicity.
In this in-vitro study, neem leaf extract, combined with oils from Eucalyptus citriodora and Cymbopogon martini, inhibited dermatophyte growth responsible for tinea capitis, showing potential for developing a treatment formulation against the infection.
April 2012 in “CORD. Coconut research & development/CORD” This study observed that vermiwash application can enhance soil microbial activity and sustain crop yields, matching or slightly trailing traditional fertilizers, while offering additional plant health benefits.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, the herbal complex of Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens var. acuta, and green tea promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, enhancing regrowth and follicle development compared to controls.
January 2021 in “Natural Products Chemistry & Research” This study found that Datura metel leaf and flower extracts could improve hair growth, with leaf extracts prompting quicker growth and mixed extracts enhancing overall regrowth effectiveness in animal models.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” This study found that nickel oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Alternanthera sessilis extract may have potential as antimicrobial, antifungal, and dye-removal agents.
4 citations
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April 2023 in “JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study evaluated green tea extract-loaded spanlastic formulations and found that a vesicle builder to edge activator ratio of 8:2 produced optimal characteristics, including a particle size of 419.70 nm, an entrapment efficiency of 60.85%, and a drug loading of 11.07%.
86 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of nutritional & environmental medicine” This review examines the health benefits of green tea, focusing on catechins, but reports no new findings; the authors emphasize potential benefits for conditions like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
21 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” The authors suggest that nanoparticles, synthesized from biological sources, may enable targeted cancer therapy with fewer side effects than traditional methods.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that fig leaf extract significantly downregulated inflammatory and androgenic gene expression in vitro, suggesting potential topical benefits for certain skin disorders.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review suggests that standardized herbal shampoos may offer a safe and sustainable alternative to synthetic products due to their natural saponins and multifunctional benefits, though challenges in consistency and shelf-life persist.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” This study examined the stability of two 5α-reductase inhibitors in Tectona grandis extracts, finding that they are more stable in acidic environments and degrade rapidly under heat and light unless protected, suggesting the need for careful storage when developing anti-hair loss medications.
January 2013 in “Food science and technology research” This study reported that green tea extract may promote the excretion of copper into the hair in mice.
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April 2016 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that Oriental melon leaf extracts promoted hair growth in a mouse model and cultured human hair follicles, suggesting potential use as a treatment for hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that the topical application of a mixture of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract and α-terpineol promoted hair growth in mice by inducing early anagen transition and increasing growth factor expressions.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study evaluated a Piper betle leaf emulgel for topical use and found it to have good stability, non-irritant properties, and significant hair growth activity in albino mice, suggesting its potential for dermatological and hair growth applications.
December 2024 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using a sustainable method from the Lepidium sativum L. plant, and incorporating these nanoparticles into Sunblock Lotion significantly increased its sun protection factor.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” This study found that a combination of cantigi and henna leaf extracts, in a 1:2 ratio, demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 29.85 µg/mL.
October 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study compared the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract and Eclipta alba bark extract, finding that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited greater antidiabetic activity, whereas Eclipta alba demonstrated stronger antioxidant activity.
July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium Linn leaves was reported to induce cytotoxicity in cancer cells, cause cell cycle arrest, and suppress tumor growth in mice.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium leaves demonstrated cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cancer cells and induced apoptosis, suggesting potential as a cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
59 citations
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August 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, the researchers optimized the extraction conditions for crude polysaccharide from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves, achieving a yield of 9.66% and demonstrated strong antioxidant activities in vitro.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The study highlights Teak's (Tectona grandis) diverse applications beyond high-quality timber, emphasizing its bioactive compounds' pharmacological potential in cancer treatment and other uses across traditional medicine, cosmetics, and biodiesel production.
April 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” This study used in silico analysis to identify 4-[2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethylcarbamoyl]benzenesulfonyl as a potential inhibitor of the EGFR mutant associated with NSCLC, highlighting the need for further in vitro and in vivo validation.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study provided detailed anatomical, physico-chemical, and chromatographic analyses to differentiate Dracaena trifasciata from potential adulterants in traditional medicine.
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December 2022 in “Plants” This study suggests that guava leaf extract may inhibit hair loss by downregulating genes involved in androgen synthesis, potentially offering a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia.