7 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias” This study found that essential oils from Hedychium spicatum showed anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, and antioxidant activities, with site-specific variations in their effectiveness.
In this in-vitro study, neem leaf extract, combined with oils from Eucalyptus citriodora and Cymbopogon martini, inhibited dermatophyte growth responsible for tinea capitis, showing potential for developing a treatment formulation against the infection.
July 2026 in “Discover Food” This review critically examines scientific evidence on the health benefits of rosemary bioactives, finding potential in managing age-related diseases and skin aging conditions, and discusses their application in functional foods and aromatherapy, along with associated safety concerns.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Applied and Experimental Biology” In this review, the authors discussed the potential of hemp in cosmeceutics for skin conditions like acne and dermatitis, emphasizing its therapeutic properties and formulation challenges but noting the need for standardizing cannabinoid content and documenting effectiveness.
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.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” This review explores marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and their potential cosmeceutical benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study examined the latest advances in synthetic biology for increasing microbial production of sesquiterpenol compounds, highlighting innovative strategies to overcome challenges such as low yields and terpenoid-related toxicity, which hinder industrial-scale applications.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” This review explores enzyme inhibitors from gorgonians and soft corals and highlights their potential industrial and biomedical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
December 2023 in “Plants” The researchers investigated the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of Fissistigma oldhamii and found multiple compounds, primarily in roots and stems, that may contribute to the plant's traditional anti-inflammatory uses in China, including potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects.
70 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This source reviews recent research on Ginkgo biloba, highlighting its medicinal benefits due to compounds in the leaves and concerns over toxic alkylphenols in seeds. It also discusses patents for its food production uses and ongoing studies on toxicity and drug interactions.
60 citations
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June 2017 in “IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR)” This review highlights the chemical components and various potential health effects of Daucus carota but reports no new experimental results.
January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that pectin lyase-modified red ginseng extract may promote hair growth by enhancing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, along with inhibiting testosterone-induced 5-alpha-reductase in human hair dermal papilla cells.
75 citations
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January 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” This review discusses the synthesis and biological activities of jasmonates, highlighting their potential as drugs and prodrugs, but reports no new clinical results; further research and trials are anticipated.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review presents current evidence on medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, used in acne treatment, highlighting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies due to issues like antibiotic resistance and high cost.
75 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of costunolide for various diseases, highlighting its bioactivity and mechanisms, but it reports no new experimental results.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” This review explores the phytochemistry and phytopharmacology of Urtica dioica but reports no new experimental findings, focusing on its traditional uses and range of bioactive constituents.
33 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” This study found that cepharanthine can inhibit gastric cancer cell activity by inducing oxidative stress and altering energy metabolism, suggesting its potential for gastric cancer treatment.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that cephalanthine inhibited the growth of gastric cancer cells in vitro and in vivo by inducing oxidative stress and altering energy metabolism, suggesting its potential as a treatment for gastric cancer.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, different drying methods for Hedychium spicatum rhizomes significantly affected the essential oil yield, antioxidant potential, and compound composition, with the HSOV30 method yielding the highest oil content, antioxidant activity, and specific compound levels such as 1,8-cineole and elemol.
183 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
22 citations
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.
19 citations
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July 2018 in “Medicines” This review highlights the pharmaceutical potential of secondary metabolites from Juniperus species, noting promising antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, but reports no new experimental findings.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” This article reviews the historical and therapeutic aspects of aromatherapy, discussing its effects on psychological and physical well-being but providing no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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October 2012 in “Natural Product Communications” This study analyzed the essential oil from Chamaecyparis lawsoniana and found that it is rich in limonene and exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties, particularly against Candida albicans and certain Gram-positive bacteria.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” This review focused on the bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties of Lawsonia inermis (henna) and found that it contains various beneficial compounds with potential therapeutic applications, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, indicating a need for further investigation into its medical benefits.
May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that geraniol, derived from Apiaceae plants, may be an effective and eco-friendly treatment for scabies, achieving complete clinical recovery in infected rabbits within two weeks.
November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This review of Cedrus libani highlights its potential as a source of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials and notes that it may offer analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits; however, further toxicological and clinical studies are necessary to confirm its safety and efficacy for treating human diseases.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Phytotherapy Research” This review reports on the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Ziziphus jujuba Mills, noting its increasing global popularity for treating various ailments, but highlights that its acceptance into the European Pharmacopoeia remains unresolved due to scientific and regulatory challenges.