August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.
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August 2003 in “PubMed” This study found that bergamot and boxthorn extract significantly improved skin antioxidant activity and collagen content while promoting hair growth in mice.
December 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, researchers found that minoxidil nanocrystals delivered using MG-MXD@NP, containing methylcellulose and gum arabic, significantly improved hair growth in mice compared to a standard minoxidil lotion, with enhanced delivery to skin tissues and increased markers of hair follicle stem cell activity.
In this study, researchers synthesized the fictional compound 1-hydroxyindole and discovered its potential medical applications, including anti-aging properties, itch relief for atopic dermatitis, and as a stronger treatment for dementia compared to cilostazol. Additionally, they found that 1-methoxyindole derivatives function as anticancer agents in diets.
January 2018 in “BiblioBoard Library Catalog (Open Research Library)”
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study analyzed the formulation and stability of pomade containing peppermint oil and minoxidil, determining that a particular formulation with 1% paraffin yielded optimal physical and stability characteristics for promoting hair growth, making it the best choice among the tested options.
June 2022 in “Pham Ngoc Thach Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy” This study identified key natural compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids in tongue fern and established optimal extraction conditions using methanol.
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August 2015 in “Molecules” This study found that mimosine dipeptide enantiomers inhibit melanogenesis and cyclooxygenase enzymes in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting potential for treating skin hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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.
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.
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January 2017 in “Plant” This study found that in vitro extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra root are strong antioxidants, particularly in ethanolic form, and contain secondary metabolites, but only showed mild antibacterial activity.
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November 2017 in “JFL : Jurnal Farmasi Lampung” In this study, researchers found that hair tonic formulations containing Nothopanax scutellarium extract enhanced hair growth in male rabbits over 21 days, with the 25% concentration showing comparable effects to a minoxidil-based positive control.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study identified 26 bioactive compounds in the ethanol extract of Indigofera tinctoria leaves, which are linked to various therapeutic activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use in treating numerous health conditions.
January 2014 in “UMS Institutional Repository (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)” This study found that Murraya koenigii extracts and compounds demonstrated potent antibacterial and cytotoxic activities, with notable effects against antibiotic-resistant strains and cancer cell lines, supporting its potential for further pharmacological investigation.
In this study, researchers reported that hardshell capsules using the DiluCap® line of excipients demonstrated varying dissolution profiles under gastrointestinal-simulating conditions, with minoxidil and finasteride showing rapid release and melatonin and naltrexone displaying controlled release, indicating their suitability for different applications in compounding pharmacies.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that combining 7% chamomile extract with 5% minoxidil solution may reduce cutaneous side effects like itching, scaling, and erythema in male patients with androgenic alopecia, potentially improving treatment compliance.
July 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” In this study on male rabbits, a hair tonic formulated with delipidated ethanol extract of Capsicum frutescens L. leaves at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% promoted hair growth more effectively than a placebo and similar to 2% Minoxidil at the highest concentration.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that hydroalcoholic extracts of Bacopa monnieri demonstrated significant antimitotic activity in an Allium cepa model, suggesting potential comparable effects to the standard drug methotrexate.
March 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” In this study, herbal extract mixtures applied to mice accelerated hair regrowth compared to a control group, suggesting potential hair-growing properties.
July 2022 in “Forte Journal” In this study, researchers tested hair tonic formulations with varying concentrations of bitter melon extract and found that higher concentrations enhanced hair growth in rabbits, with the 15% extract showing the greatest effect without causing skin irritation.
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January 2014 This study concluded that a green tea extract hair tonic was stable, promoted more hair growth than 2.5% minoxidil, and did not cause skin irritation.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops, a weight loss supplement that claims to boost metabolism using natural ingredients but reports no new scientific findings.
February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” This review discusses various natural extracts, such as peppermint, rosemary, wild cultivated ginseng, and others, for their potential hair growth promotion effects and calls for further exploration into combinations with fewer side effects.
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” This study found that ethanol and petroleum ether extracts of Tridax procumbens roots demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains compared to benzene extracts.
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February 2020 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This review examines studies on rosemary extracts for immune function, noting promising in vitro and animal evidence but highlighting a lack of human data.
January 2026 in “BioMed Research International” This study observed that a combination of rosemary and castor oils promoted hair growth in a mouse model, showing similar hair length trends to 2% minoxidil. However, results from this murine model cannot be directly applied to humans.
This study found that a 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic demonstrated better hair growth activity than 2% minoxidil in rabbits but caused eye irritation.
January 2018 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” This study found that SHJ extract increased hair growth and melanogenesis in mice, suggesting potential use in cosmeceuticals for hair care.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” This study found that alcoholic extracts from Clitoria ternatea flowers increased the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells and stimulated initial hair growth in mice, with effects similar to minoxidil.
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July 2023 in “Plants” This study found that Datura metel extracts obtained through supercritical CO2 extraction demonstrated significant biological activity, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and effectively promoted wound closure and collagen preservation, comparable to standard treatments, in laboratory experiments.