August 2026 in “Biology Bulletin Reviews” This study found that extracts from Avicennia marina, Moringa oleifera, and Calotropis procera demonstrated strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and hair-growth-promoting properties, with A. marina showing the most pronounced effects.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Zaleya pentandra extracts, finding high total polyphenol and flavonoid content and significant antibacterial effects, particularly in acetone extract, which may be suitable for developing antibacterial agents.
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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study examined the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts from Cameroonian Prunus africana bark and Leea indica and Paullinia pinnata leaves, identifying various phenolic compounds and significant antioxidant properties through multiple assays.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study concluded that the formulated polyherbal shampoo is a chemical-free product with nourishing, conditioning, cleansing, and antimicrobial effects.
This study examined the use of plant extracts as natural hair dye colourants, highlighting their antioxidant properties and eco-friendly benefits. The authors reported that plant-based dyes effectively deliver vibrant colours and enhance hair health while offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
This study found that extracts from plants like onion peel and walnut possess strong antioxidant properties, making them promising eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic hair dyes, delivering vibrant colors and better wash fastness when combined with oxalic acid.
April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study found that Ocimum basilicum L. showed the highest 5α-reductase inhibitory activity among ten Thai plants, despite no correlation between enzyme inhibition and total phenolic content.
In this study, researchers developed an orange peel-based organic hair serum and found that among tested formulations, F3 showed better stability, phytochemical content, and overall effectiveness, suggesting potential for enhancing hair texture, reducing dandruff, and promoting healthy growth while being environmentally friendly.
May 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers prepared and evaluated a herbal hair oil using various plant parts, reporting that the oil met all tested parameters and suggested benefits such as promoting hair growth and preventing dandruff, offering an alternative to chemical products.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, it was found that the PSR™ technology enhanced the phytochemical content and antioxidant and anti-aging properties of sprouted seed extracts compared to conventional methods, with growth temperature also affecting the extract's composition and quality.
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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.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the methanolic extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis exhibits promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting its potential use in the treatment of androgenic conditions like male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 1995 This study found that higher melanin concentration in black hair offers photoprotection against sunlight-induced protein damage in the cortex, whereas the cuticle experiences similar photodamage regardless of hair pigmentation.
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June 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that both Sterculia villosa bark and Vernonia patula plant extracts showed concentration-dependent antioxidant activities, with Vernonia patula demonstrating a stronger effect.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the significant potential of guava leaves as a source of natural therapeutic agents, noting their rich phytochemical content and diverse pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may support their application in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.
January 2026 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study found that ethanol extracts from Marygold flowers significantly promote hair growth in male rabbits, with the highest concentration (20%) leading to longer and denser hair compared to lower concentrations.
December 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of pharmacotherapy & toxicology” This study reports that the ethyl acetate extract of Musa × paradisiaca L. leaves demonstrated in vitro anticancer and antioxidant activity, with concentration-dependent inhibition of HeLa and A375 cancer cell lines.
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December 2023 in “Antioxidants” In this study, researchers found that blackberry leaves exhibited higher liposoluble antioxidant levels and inhibited lipid peroxidation more effectively than raspberry leaves, while raspberry leaves showed greater water-soluble antioxidant content and hydroxyl radical inhibition in vitro.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” This study analyzed Sphenodesme involucrata var. paniculata leaves and found high carbohydrate and calcium content, along with several bioactive compounds, supporting their use in traditional medicine for their nutrient-rich properties.
This study analyzed the phytochemical content of two Portulaca species and found that extracts from Portulaca oleracea L. and Portulaca grandiflora H. demonstrated suitable characteristics for hair tonic formulations, meeting Indonesian National Standards for cosmetic products.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” This research reports the presence of various physicochemical constituents and nutrients in glycine max (soybean) milk and okara, highlighting its potential medicinal and nutritional benefits.
March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that Indian and Chinese black hair, with higher melanin content, resist photochemical degradation better than European hair, which has lower melanin levels, when exposed to dry, hot climates.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that onion-derived products, like juice and oil, show potential benefits for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and scalp health due to their rich phytochemical content, but notes that further standardized formulations and rigorous clinical trials are needed to substantiate these effects.
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November 2022 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” This study found that Juniperus excelsa extracts significantly aided wound healing in mice, while olive water extracts were most effective for hair growth promotion.
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February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the ethanolic root extract of Onosma dichroantha exhibits antioxidant activity and significant antimicrobial effects against 11 bacterial species.
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September 2022 in “Advances in Environmental Biology” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Avicennia marina leaves showed potential antibacterial activity against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium but were less effective than standard antibiotics.
April 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” This study found that Carthamus caeruleus (L.) leaf extracts possess higher antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to rhizome extracts, and are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, suggesting potential use as a natural therapeutic agent.
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the vast potential uses of persimmon beyond its dietary benefits, including applications in sustainability and new product development, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this review, several studies on Astragalus species, particularly Astragalus membranaceus, highlight their skin rejuvenating, photoprotective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, though the authors note limitations due to reliance on non-human studies and short trial durations.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” This study found that the aerial roots of Ficus benghalensis Linn contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins, with an ethyl acetate extract being particularly rich in flavonoids.