57 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
34 citations,
January 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
15 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
5 citations,
January 2022 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Pine bark extract helps mice grow hair by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Diversity” African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
January 2018 in “Modern approaches in drug designing” Kunzea oil may help stimulate hair growth.
51 citations,
January 2001 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The bark of Myrica rubra contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and might help prevent hair loss.
4 citations,
December 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Breadfruit is nutritious and has potential health and medicinal benefits, but is currently underused.
38 citations,
January 2002 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
24 citations,
April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ficus carica extract improved fertility in rats and may help with certain health conditions.
47 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Changes in skin microbes play a role in some skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
46 citations,
November 2011 in “Forest Ecology and Management” Understanding the fruiting patterns of Ficus trees can improve forest restoration by ensuring pollinators survive and biodiversity is supported.
31 citations,
January 2017 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ziziphus jujuba Mills may have health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
30 citations,
June 2015 in “South African journal of botany” Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
17 citations,
December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
4 citations,
June 2020 in “Cosmetics” Broussonetia papyrifera extract helps hair growth by regulating specific proteins.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Ficus religiosa and Morus alba extracts improved hair growth and follicle regeneration in mice.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” The aerial roots of the Ficus benghalensis plant contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat melanoma by promoting cancer cell death without harming normal cells.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
Plant-based compounds can improve wound dressings and skin medication delivery.