182 citations
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.
46 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review examines the potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles in dermatology, highlighting their bioactive properties and discussing challenges to their clinical application, but does not provide new clinical results.
26 citations
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June 2016 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study describes a method to isolate and analyze young and mature type VI trichomes from wild tomato species using autofluorescence-based cell sorting.
15 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This commentary discusses the potential of natural volatiles in medical aromatherapy, highlighting their ability to synergize with other drugs and modulate biological processes, but reports no new results.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Microorganisms” This review outlines the urgent need for effective therapeutic interventions against coronaviruses, as current vaccines are challenged by virus mutations, and emphasizes developing safe, affordable, and broad-spectrum antivirals for both human and porcine coronaviruses.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Materials” This review paper highlights the development and application of organic and biogenic nanocarriers for delivering bioactives, focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable nanotechnology strategies while addressing challenges like toxicity and paving the way for future innovations in green solution approaches.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Diversity” This review highlights the potential of indigenous southern African foods rich in phytochemicals and soluble dietary fibers to combat cardiovascular disease in economically disadvantaged urban populations in South Africa by improving dietary diversity and affordability.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study focused on categorizing the research status of natural products for improving ovary and uterus quality, fertility, and weight loss in PCOS, but noted a lack of continuous studies connecting basic research to clinical trials.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Food Production Processing and Nutrition” This review highlights capsaicin's chemical properties, natural sources, and its potential benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, while also noting its challenges in food applications regarding dosage, taste perception, and regulatory compliance.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Electrochem” This review explores the applications of phytonutrient-based biosensors in micro-electrochemical systems and reports no new experimental findings, emphasizing the potential and challenges of this innovative approach.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reviewed trends in facial plastic surgery in India, finding an increase in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures, like Botox and rhinoplasty, and a shift in patient attitudes favoring nonsurgical options.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that components in the kernel of Prunus mira Koehne, such as vitamin E and β-sitosterol, may promote hair growth in mice, possibly involving the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that maize root hairs respond differently to cold stress based on severity, with mild cold allowing limited growth through adaptive remodeling, while severe cold causes more pronounced inhibition and prioritizes stress defense, affecting transcriptome and morphology.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” Using synchrotron X-ray imaging, this study mapped the complex innervation of male rat vibrissa follicles, revealing distinct types of myelinated afferent neurons and patterns of axonal organization that may inform sensory processing in the brainstem.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study formulated a hair application Ayurvedic herbal oil using various plant materials, including Neem and Amla, and reported that all evaluated parameters, such as specific gravity and irritation tests, were acceptable and within standard limits.
4 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” This study suggests that a herbal extract from Gardenia, Mentha arvensis, Rosemary, and Lavender may promote hair growth in mice at a rate comparable to minoxidil.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this literature review, researchers explored the effectiveness, safety, and formulation challenges of herbal hair removal creams, focusing on medicinal plants like Cyperus rotundus and Aloe vera, and comparing their depilatory mechanisms to conventional chemical alternatives.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this literature review, researchers examined the effectiveness and safety of herbal hair removal creams, focusing on the pharmacological characteristics and depilatory activity of various medicinal plants, and compared their mechanisms to conventional chemical depilatories.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the effectiveness of three formulated hair conditioners—Herbal, Synthetic, and Ayurvedic—using organoleptic and physicochemical tests like pH, Dirt Dispersion, and Stability, with the main aim to develop a product that meets user compliance and desired hair care effects.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this research, the authors developed and tested three types of hair conditioners—Herbal, Synthetic, and Ayurvedic—by analyzing their organoleptic properties and physicochemical parameters to assess their effects on hair manageability and appearance.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that mint leaf and Aloe vera serum together significantly reduced CDK1 expression, which may help prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in rats, although only mint serum alone reduced CDC25 expression.
January 2022 in “Food Science and Technology” This study suggests that a mixture of Chrysanthemum zawadskii, peppermint, and Glycyrrhiza glabra promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss markers in testosterone-treated cells and mice.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Mentha suaveolens aqueous extract activated Nrf-2 and increased detoxifying enzyme expression in keratinocytes, providing protection against oxidative stress without cytotoxicity.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science” This study found that 70% ethanol extract of Houttuynia cordata promoted hair growth in laboratory cell models, suggesting potential use in developing hair care products.
This study reports that 70% ethanol extracts of Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis may promote hair growth activity by not being toxic to fibroblasts or dermal papilla cells and stimulating lipid precursor cell differentiation in vitro.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” This study suggests that the testosterone analogs 7α-Methyltestosterone and 7α-Ethyltestosterone may offer promising androgenic, progestogenic, and anabolic properties for development as male contraceptives.
25 citations
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June 2022 in “Developmental cell” In this study, Hedgehog signaling in dermal papilla fibroblasts was found to accelerate hair growth and induce follicle multiplication in mice via the SCUBE3/TGF-β pathway, with some effects observed in human scalp hair follicles.
2 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Scientific Research” This study provides detailed macro and microscopical observations of Tridax procumbens Linn. leaf, which could aid in its identification.
45 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” In this study, silver nanoparticles derived from Ziziphus nummularia leaf extract showed enhanced antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth properties compared to the leaf extract itself.
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.