72 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights potential benefits of jujube fruits on blood health, suggesting they might aid anemia prevention or treatment by supporting erythropoiesis and immune regulation, based on evidence from cell and animal studies.
27 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.
This study found that bitter melon leaf extract, particularly at a 10% concentration, promoted hair growth in male rabbits, outperforming the effect of a 2% minoxidil solution.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological activities of Citrullus colocynthis, also known as Bitter Apple, but it reports no new clinical results.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” This study found that topical application of astrigent persimmon fruit extract may promote hair growth in a Black mice model by increasing the hair existing area and hair length without significantly increasing hair follicles.
January 2020 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This article is primarily an acknowledgment and dedication section of a thesis, expressing gratitude to individuals involved in its completion and reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Hom Thong banana peels, rich in phenolic compounds, may inhibit melanin production in human and mouse melanoma cells, showing potential as anti-melanogenic agents comparable to standard treatments like arbutin and kojic acid.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
33 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the use of nanocarrier technology in functional cosmetics to enhance skin penetration, increase ingredient stability, and allow codelivery of active ingredients, without reporting new clinical results.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that resveratrol promoted hair growth in mice and human hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report details the dermoscopic features of bilateral cutaneous larva migrans in an adult male, noting similarities with lymphangioma circumscriptum but highlights that typical dermoscopy magnification may be insufficient for diagnosis.
This review highlights the cosmeceutical potential of tropical herbs due to their bioactive compounds like flavonoids and saponins, which offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, though it notes challenges such as lack of standardized formulations and large-scale validation in current research.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, a shampoo and hair tonic containing the botanical extract blend Asacurin100 reduced hair loss and improved scalp health in 35 male participants with androgenetic alopecia, without serious side effects, suggesting potential efficacy that warrants larger trials for confirmation.
This study utilized the USFDA AERS to identify significant associations between various medications—such as anti-osteoporotic drugs and phenytoin—and gingival disorders, noting emergent signals with finasteride, COVID-19 vaccine, and levothyroxine, suggesting a need for awareness of oral side effects.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine(WJIM)” This study reports on three cases where Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction, a traditional treatment, was used to address alopecia by supporting spleen and stomach health, as theorized to counteract causes like emotional stress and improper diet.
December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” In this study, three cases of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome revealed small bowel mucosal lesions, but these findings did not correlate with clinical symptoms or steroid treatment outcomes.
January 2017 in “한국약용작물학회지” This study suggests that 70% ethanol extracts from certain medicinal plants may promote hair growth and be useful for developing hair care products.
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.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine” This study found that the population of Smilax aristolochiifolia in the Poblano Totonacapan region of Mexico has decreased over the past 50 years, mainly due to land-use changes and herbicide use.
May 2024 in “FEBS open bio” In this study, testing Annurca apple extract on human follicle dermal papilla cells indicated its potential to prevent patterned hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and increasing factors involved in hair growth.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” This study found that topical application of astringent persimmon fruit extract significantly increased hair area and length in a Black mice model, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study found that mimosine in lamtoro leaf powder causes moderate congestion and mild necrotic lesions in the pancreas of white rats, which are less severe than those caused by standard mimosine, suggesting the leaf powder's flavonoid, tannin, and protein components may reduce mimosine toxicity.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This article reviews the botanical characteristics, traditional and modern medicinal uses, and market potential of Prunus mira, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2022 in “Acta botanica Caucasica” This study evaluated herbal cosmetic products used in Turkiye, identifying 140 plant species and highlighting walnut, common nettle, and grape as popular for various traditional uses.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant extract BLH308 and its potential to reduce hair loss, showing significant antioxidant activity in vitro.
58 citations
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study identified novel compounds from Bombax ceiba stem bark, including shamimicin, with potent hypotensive effects, and reported that a specific fraction had adverse effects on heart, liver, and kidneys in mice.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Maia-rivista Di Letterature Classiche” This review discusses the bioactive compounds and biological activities of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and highlights concerns about its hepatotoxicity, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that melatonin combined with bromocryptine treatment in Spanish goats increased secondary hair follicle numbers and extended the cashmere growth phase during spring.
This review outlines the medicinal uses, phytochemical components, and pharmacological activities of the banana plant but presents no new experimental results.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research on Amalaki, finding significant benefits for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and inflammation in clinical trials, while also suggesting potential benefits for liver, hair, skin, eyes, cognition, and respiratory health based on preclinical data and traditional claims.