4 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study focused on categorizing the research status of natural products for improving ovary and uterus quality, fertility, and weight loss in PCOS, but noted a lack of continuous studies connecting basic research to clinical trials.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” This review discusses the potential use of essential oils and melatonin as nutraceuticals in dogs, highlighting their promising applications for addressing conditions like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and alopecia.
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May 2022 in “Horticulturae” This study found that applying the highest dose of biostimulant improved the fresh yield, leaf area, and ACO2 of hydroponically grown ‘Genovese’ basil, suggesting enhanced productivity with reduced fertilizer use.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using hemp actives like cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids in skincare products, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties and strategies to enhance their penetration and integration in natural and sustainable cosmeceuticals.
September 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This review discusses the various determinants of hair quality in healthy individuals and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for independent trials with standardized outcomes.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum and Rosmarinus officinalis oils, used alone or together, were effective in promoting hair regrowth in rats, with the combined oils performing better than 2% minoxidil by accelerating regrowth initiation, completion, and enhancing hair quality measures.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Trends in Medical Research” This review highlights the potential of rosemary as a treatment for various types of alopecia, with effects possibly comparable to minoxidil and a favorable safety profile, though further large-scale studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the role of nanocarrier systems, such as nanoemulsions and liposomes, in delivering antioxidants into the skin to counteract oxidative stress, highlighting recent advancements in topical antioxidant therapy through nanotechnology.
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.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses rodent models of human hair loss and highlights the potential of traditional medicinal plants as hair growth promoters, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the use of topical and transdermal delivery for drugs and cosmetics, highlighting the benefits of avoiding side effects and rapid metabolism, with a focus on nanoparticulate formulations and techniques for studying skin penetration.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Peppermint oil promotes hair growth and fights bacteria better than minoxidil.
January 2022 in “Food Science and Technology” This study suggests that a mixture of Chrysanthemum zawadskii, peppermint, and Glycyrrhiza glabra promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss markers in testosterone-treated cells and mice.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative literature review by Lustrao synthesizes existing research on six botanical ingredients used in Lustrao Hair Regrowth Oil, noting varying evidence levels with rosemary oil showing the clearest human clinical support for hair growth, particularly against minoxidil.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative literature review by Lustrao examines the existing research on six botanical ingredients in their Hair Regrowth Oil, finding varied evidence levels and highlighting rosemary oil's strong human clinical support for hair growth compared to minoxidil.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study analyzed the formulation and stability of pomade containing peppermint oil and minoxidil, determining that a particular formulation with 1% paraffin yielded optimal physical and stability characteristics for promoting hair growth, making it the best choice among the tested options.
January 2026 in “AIP conference proceedings”
May 2025 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study reported that a novel SMEDDS formulation of PPO demonstrated better permeation and improved hair growth compared to a marketed formulation in tests for managing androgenetic alopecia, with further exploration suggested.
January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” The study found that a novel mixture of mastic gum and peppermint extract increased hair growth and gloss in C57BL/6 mice, showing potential as a botanical alternative for promoting hair health.
June 2024 in “International journal of scholarly research in biology and pharmacy” This study reviews the efficacy of herbs like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, amla oil, and saw palmetto for hair health, finding scientific support for their benefits in hair growth and loss prevention, while also surveying pharmacy students' generally positive views on these herbal remedies.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology”
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that a newly formulated herbal hair oil may be a stable and safe option to promote hair growth and reduce hair fall without toxic chemicals.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research formulated a herbal hair oil using ingredients like pumpkin seed, bhringraj, and amla to reduce DHT levels and stimulate hair growth, with findings suggesting that the product is stable, suitable for the scalp, and free from toxic chemicals.
This study reviews the use of natural products, like herbal extracts and essential oils, in treating male pattern baldness, noting their potential benefits compared to conventional therapies that may carry side effects or ethical concerns.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review found that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, significantly impacts psychological well-being, especially for women, and that users often discontinue the leading treatment, minoxidil, due to adherence issues.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, poses significant psychological burdens, particularly for women, and shows that many discontinue minoxidil due to adherence challenges.
In this study, a nanoemulsion containing Lavender, Peppermint, and Rosemary oils significantly promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, showing effects comparable to 2% minoxidil, following formula optimization and ex vivo skin permeation testing.
January 2024 in “AIP conference proceedings” This review reports that medicinal plant-based hydrogel films may enhance diabetic wound healing by increasing growth factor expression involved in tissue repair and regeneration, suggesting their potential in future diabetic wound dressing development.
February 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study observed that using an aroma shampoo containing essential oils for 4 weeks improved hair density and number in the occipital area, unlike a general shampoo used by the control group, which led to decreased hair number and thickness in the parietal area.