January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine” In this study, Nephrolepis biserrata extract significantly improved fertility indices in male Wistar rats with testosterone propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing increased sperm count and reduced prostate weight, suggesting potential pro-fertility benefits for BPH-related infertility.
19 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
November 2024 in “TẠP CHÍ KHOA HỌC TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC TẾ HỒNG BÀNG” This study investigated the botanical characteristics and preliminary phytochemical components of Nepenthes kampotiana, revealing its morphological structure, including pitcher-like leaves for trapping prey, and identifying chemical groups such as essential oils, triterpenoids, flavonoids, and tannins.
54 citations
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September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses various herbal therapies, such as Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum, for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting their potential but highlighting unresolved questions about their efficacy and safety.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The abstract discusses that Serenoa repens, a commonly used phytotherapeutic agent, may play a crucial role as an alternative or complementary treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, particularly those with mild-to-moderate disease severity.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 22 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review compiles existing research on Peperomia pellucida's traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties but reports no new findings, suggesting its potential for drug development.
February 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study found that Peperomia pellucida plant extract may benefit hair growth, male libido, male fertility, and renal cell recovery.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that Peperomia pellucida extract may promote hair growth, improve male libido and fertility, and support renal cell health.
December 2020 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Serenoa repens, a natural compound, can increase hair count and help repair capillaries, making it a promising treatment for hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “MOJ Toxicology” This review discusses the medicinal properties of Alpinia zerumbet Roxb. and highlights its potential for further research, but provides no new clinical results.
67 citations
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.
11 citations
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June 2024 in “Molecules” This review investigated the phytochemical variations in different medicinal parts of the plant *Alpinia zerumbet*, finding distinct chemical compositions between leaves, rhizomes, fruits, seeds, and flowers, which supports the traditional use of these parts for various medicinal purposes.
This review concludes that the global literature supports the efficacy and safety of lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens in treating lower urinary tract symptoms, comparable to alpha-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Uro” This review concludes that global literature supports the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens as efficacious and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, with some studies showing equivalence to common pharmacologic agents.
July 2017 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” In this study, the ethyl acetate fraction of Nothopanax scutellarium leaves showed a mild irritation effect but promoted hair growth and increased hair diameter in rabbits.
December 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” This review highlights that Serenoa repens exhibits anti-androgenic and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially alleviating benign prostate hyperplasia symptoms, with phytosterols and fatty acids as key active constituents, while suggesting more research into additional medicinal uses and phytochemicals is needed.
January 2005 in “Metas de Enfermería” This review discusses the use of Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, noting similar efficacy to other treatments but highlights the need for further rigorous trials to confirm effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Natural Product Research” Nk-EE may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and preventing hair follicle damage.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This article reviews the usage of medicinal plants for treating certain conditions in European Turkey, detailing the plants' parts, preparatory methods, and traditional therapeutic applications but reports no new experimental results.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Phyllanthus urinaria extract displayed significant anti-alopecia properties in a mouse model, showing potential as an anti-5α-reductase agent for androgenic hair loss.
This study suggests that Nepenthes kampotiana Lecomte ethanol extract may promote hair growth and inhibit cell death in models of androgenic alopecia, indicating potential as a treatment option.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
January 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study found that Nephelium lappaceum extract restored hair growth more effectively than finasteride in mice with testosterone-inhibited hair growth, suggesting its potential as a nutraceutical for hair growth.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Uro” This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review evaluates the traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological potential of Mediterranean Erica species and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further studies.
1 citations
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January 2022 This book chapter reviews the taxonomy, traditional uses, pharmacological effects, and safety of Eclipta prostrata, emphasizing its potential therapeutic applications, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2010 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This case report described a probable case of acute liver injury associated with high-dose S. repens, highlighting the safety concerns of self-medicating with herbal supplements like saw palmetto.