This review examines natural bioactive compounds for their potential to alleviate androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing compounds like ginseng and curcumin, but reports no new experimental results.
November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study predicted that 6-hydroxy genistein, coreximine, and scoulerine from Dadap leaves may act as anti-alopecia agents by interacting with JAK2, but further in-vivo testing is needed.
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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.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This systematic review highlights the potential of herbal shampoos, formulated with ingredients like Neem, Bhringraj, and Aloe Vera, to promote hair growth and reduce dandruff, while also discussing modern techniques and challenges in their development and evaluation.
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February 2025 This review highlights the potential health benefits of herbal-based hair oils, which incorporate ingredients like coconut oil, amla, and hibiscus, for strengthening hair, nourishing follicles, and promoting scalp health through their antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
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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.
This study developed a natural herbal hair dye powder using Eclipta prostrata, Nigella sativa, and Aloe Vera, which offers safe and environmentally friendly hair coloring while avoiding harmful effects associated with conventional dyes.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the development and benefits of herbal hair dye formulations using medicinal plants like henna and indigo, noting their potential as safer, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes due to their nourishing and protective properties for hair and scalp.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal hair dyes made from medicinal plants like henna and indigo offer a promising natural alternative to synthetic hair colorants, potentially reducing side effects while providing additional benefits such as hair nourishment and scalp protection.
This review highlights the potential of plant-derived natural compounds as biocompatible and biodegradable materials in dermal and transdermal delivery systems, emphasizing their unexplored benefits and detailing recent advances in isolation techniques and drug delivery technologies.
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study assessed the antioxidant properties and contents of carotenoids and chlorophylls in 10 plant oils, finding fenugreek seed oil to be highest in carotenoids and pomegranate oil most active against free radicals, highlighting their potential as natural materials with antioxidant benefits.
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This paper reviews the properties, characteristics, and applications of deep eutectic solvents as environmentally friendly alternatives for extracting bioactive compounds from natural sources in the pharmaceutical industry.
This review describes deep eutectic solvents as a green alternative to toxic solvents in extracting bioactive compounds, highlighting their sustainability, production from natural ingredients, and beneficial properties for pharmaceutical applications.
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal nanoemulgel-based hair dyes, incorporating natural ingredients, enhance dye penetration and retention while providing additional hair and scalp health benefits compared to conventional dyes, though further studies are needed to confirm long-term safety and efficacy.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal nanoemulgel-based hair dyes, enriched with natural ingredients, improve dye penetration and retention and offer additional hair and scalp benefits compared to conventional dyes, although further research is necessary to verify their safety and efficacy for long-term use.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the growing consumer interest in herbal hair serums for their potential benefits in promoting hair growth, reducing hair fall, and protecting hair from environmental damage through plant-based oils, extracts, and bioactive compounds.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review details how herbal hair serums, which use plant-derived oils and extracts like Aloe vera and coconut oil, can improve hair growth, reduce hair loss, and protect hair from damage, responding to rising consumer interest in natural and sustainable cosmetic products.
This literature review suggests that herbal extracts show promise as antiandrogenic agents for androgen-related conditions, potentially offering a natural alternative with fewer side effects than synthetic medications.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated an herbal antidandruff shampoo using plant extracts like neem, fenugreek seed, aloe vera, and clove, demonstrating its antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur and potential as a natural alternative for addressing dandruff.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a new herbal hair serum using a dual-phase system effectively reduced scalp flakiness and hair fall in a six-week trial, combining oil-based growth stimulants and water-based antimicrobial agents for comprehensive scalp and hair health.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a novel Dual-Phase Herbal Elixir aimed at managing hair fall and dandruff, finding that its unique oil and aqueous layers significantly reduced scalp flakiness and hair fall in a six-week trial, underscoring its potential as a natural hair care alternative.
This study found that supercritical fluid extraction of germinated perilla seed significantly promoted hair follicle cell proliferation and gene expression related to hair growth, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment for hair loss.
June 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” This review found that secondary metabolites from herbal plants, including flavonoids and alkaloids, show potential in promoting hair growth through mechanisms like anagen phase prolongation and enzyme inhibition, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this study, the authors reviewed various herbal ingredients used in hair care products and found that components like aloe vera, hibiscus, amla, and fenugreek have traditional and scientifically validated benefits for addressing hair issues such as hair loss, dandruff, and damage.
November 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study suggests that three mushroom-derived bioactive compounds, Zhankuic acid A, Sterenin M, and Melleolide K, may effectively inhibit SRD5A2 and stabilize its interaction, indicating potential for treating androgenic alopecia.
This study found that the methanolic heartwood extract of Avicennia marina significantly inhibited the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase type 1 in a cell-based assay, suggesting potential anti-androgenic effects for treating androgenic alopecia.
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April 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” This study found that a subfraction from Sansevieria trifasciata showed higher hair growth activity than other fractions in tests on rabbits.
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November 2018 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews the empirical use of algae in traditional remedies and highlights the need for scientific understanding of algae's bioactive compounds used in cosmetics without providing new experimental results.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This research systematically reviewed studies on natural-based hydrogel, hydrocolloid, and hydrofiber dressings for diabetic wound healing, finding they exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other beneficial effects, but noted the need for standardized models and regulatory compliance to enhance clinical translation.