1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that para rubber seed oil, rich in specific fatty acids, effectively protected human epidermal coculture cells from UV-induced damage by reducing inflammatory markers and enzymes linked to photoaging, indicating its potential as a safe and innovative photoaging treatment.
2 citations
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May 2000 in “Additives for Polymers” This review discusses the role of primary and secondary factors in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that plant-based folk remedies may ameliorate these factors when used alongside conventional therapies; it reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi” This study analyzed the therapeutic potential of various plant species for alopecia areata treatment, highlighting their possible benefits due to anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, though more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms involved.
32 citations
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January 2000 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” In this study, procyanidin B-2 and C-1 were found to promote hair growth by selectively inhibiting protein kinase C, supporting their potential use for hair-growing activity.
24 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that carvacrol activates the TRPV3 ion channel by binding to a specific pocket formed by the S2-S3 linker, providing insight into its role in skin sensitization and potential for designing specific modulators.
54 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports that myricetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant in plants, may assist in cancer management by enhancing the effects of existing drugs and inhibiting inflammatory markers, based on in vivo and in vitro studies.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that Pinus massoniana needles extract may promote hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, potentially by reducing oxidative stress and affecting immune, metabolic, and apoptosis-related pathways.
43 citations
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This animal study found that Cinnamomi cortex water extract reduced prostate weight and improved histological changes in a benign prostatic hyperplasia model, suggesting potential as a treatment.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” In this review, researchers discuss the factors contributing to early graying, such as genetic predisposition, oxidative stress imbalance, and nutrient deficiencies, and highlight potential restoration methods involving palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 and the endocannabinoid system in hair follicles.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study found that extracts from Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis reduced seed germination and inhibited root and hypocotyl growth in lettuce, indicating potential allelopathic effects.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” This review discusses the medicinal and health benefits of caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia, focusing on their antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties due to their range of secondary metabolites.
5 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review highlights the benefits of using natural herbal extracts, containing compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids, in anti-aging skincare formulations, suggesting they offer moisturizing, antioxidant, and rejuvenating effects, especially when incorporated with nano-formulations for enhanced efficacy.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study reports that combining ergothioneine, collagen peptides, and sodium hyaluronate improved skin parameters like hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction in Chinese women, while ex vivo data indicated enhanced antioxidant action and structural support, suggesting potential for anti-aging nutricosmetics.
1 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early sunburn treatment with certain inhibitors may reduce skin cancer risk.
May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights how natural products with antioxidant properties can modulate the Wnt signaling pathway, potentially influencing various pathological conditions such as cancer, stroke, and regenerative medicine. It also addresses controversies in the compounds' mechanisms across different models and suggests research directions for future studies.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers explored the potential of a curcumin–piperine combination in alopecia management through computational analyses, highlighting its capacity to modulate multiple pathways involved in hair follicle homeostasis, although further experimental and clinical validation is necessary to confirm its efficacy.
1 citations
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June 2016 in “FEBS open bio” This study reports that topical fish oil treatment in GsdmA3 Dfl/+ mice increased cellular proliferation and macrophages but did not affect COX-2 expression related to psoriasis-like skin changes.
October 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This review discusses mechanisms and potential dietary influences on alopecia, proposing molecular targets like TRPVs and endocannabinoids as avenues for treatment but reports no new clinical results.
73 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting potential areas for future research and development.
August 2026 in “Tạp chí Dược liệu” In this study, Curcuma longa, Eclipta prostrata, and Pogostemon cablin extracts were found to significantly promote human dermal papilla cell proliferation, while Chrysanthemum indicum and Eclipta prostrata exhibited strong antioxidant activities, indicating their potential for hair growth-promoting formulations.
March 2026 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair oil containing natural ingredients, finding that formulation F3 displayed optimal physicochemical properties and stability, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, phytochemical analysis and molecular docking suggested that bioactive compounds in several Ayurvedic herbs may interact persistently with hair growth and antifungal protein targets, indicating potential as plant-based treatments for dandruff and hair loss.
August 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that natural tea trichomes accelerated wound healing and provided photoprotection in a mouse model, suggesting potential as a sustainable biomaterial for skin repair due to its antioxidant properties and ability to enhance tissue regeneration and reduce UV-induced skin damage.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries” This review discusses the diverse pharmacological activities of T. procumbens, such as hypotensive and hair growth-promoting effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil with extracts from five medicinal plants and found that formulation F2 had an optimal balance of stability and potential benefits for hair growth and scalp health, maintaining stable physicochemical properties over six months.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” This study suggests that compounds from turmeric and bitter have potential antiviral activity against the influenza A virus by inhibiting the polymerase PA-PB1, warranting further experimental verification.
9 citations
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This study reported that phytochemicals SA-4 and SA-6 from Tridax procumbens exhibited a dose-related immunostimulatory effect on mice, suggesting their potential as immunostimulators.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This article reviews the potential health benefits of onions, highlighting their anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties, but does not report any new clinical results.