March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles existing knowledge on the botanical characteristics, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, highlighting its potential therapeutic properties and encouraging further pharmacological and phytochemical exploration of this traditionally used medicinal plant.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” This review compiles current knowledge of Eclipta prostrata's botanical details, ethnomedical uses, phytochemical components, and various pharmacological activities, emphasizing its potential for modern pharmaceutical formulations based on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and other therapeutic properties.
In this study, a hair oil using onion peel and other traditional herbal ingredients was formulated and evaluated for properties like pH, viscosity, organoleptic characteristics, and phytochemical content, aimed at promoting hair growth.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
November 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” In this chapter, the authors emphasize the significant therapeutic roles attributed to Allium tuberosum due to its rich phytochemicals, detailing potential benefits against various conditions like diabetes, cancer, and liver dysfunction, as well as its applications in anticoagulation, muscle cell proliferation, and sensory perception mediation.
October 2022 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review summarizes Hibiscus rosa Sinensis's phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses, noting various beneficial effects and the need for further research on its phytochemicals and clinical applications.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Medical Sciences” The researchers in this study suggest that using plant-based hair serums, which combine herbs and botanical phytochemicals, can enhance therapeutic benefits for hair and skin, offering improvements like deep nutrition, skin suppleness, and UV protection compared to individual herb use.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study optimized caffeine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for alopecia treatment, achieving enhanced skin permeation and promoting hair growth compared to a marketed formula, as shown through physiochemical evaluations and histological examination.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair growth serum incorporating horsetail millet extract was formulated and evaluated, revealing satisfactory physicochemical attributes including pH, viscosity, and stability, and confirming the presence of beneficial phytochemicals like flavonoids and phenolic compounds.
July 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies” In this study, methanolic extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis showed higher phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as greater concentrations of gallic acid and quercetin, than aqueous extracts, despite the latter yielding more extract, highlighting the effectiveness of methanol for extracting bioactive phytochemicals.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported that Neelibhringadi Kera Tailam, a traditional Ayurvedic herbal oil, contains bioactive compounds that may support hair health by stimulating growth, providing antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, and preventing hair loss, as evidenced by its physicochemical, phytochemical, and GC-MS analyses.
September 2024 in “Ahmar Metastasis Health Journal” In this study on Wistar rats, ginger and celery extracts at the tested dosage did not significantly affect hair growth onset, duration, or regrowth, nor did they cause significant inflammation, despite the presence of bioactive phytochemicals in the extracts.
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August 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that methanolic extract of Eclipta alba leaves exhibited strong antibacterial effects against certain pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, but it showed no activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including drug-resistant strains.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” In this review, the authors summarize the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its various benefits such as hypotensive and anti-inflammatory effects, while noting the need for more research on its specific mechanisms and potential toxicities.
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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” This study found that pretreatment combining maceration with press-shear force and moist heat significantly increased the total phenolic and flavonoid contents in galactagogue herbs like banana inflorescences and Thai ginger.
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March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review discusses the chemical constituents and diverse pharmacological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential for developing new therapeutic formulations.
January 2014 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” This study found that an ointment containing essential oil of yarrow floodplain shows a pronounced healing effect and stimulates hair growth on damaged skin.
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” This study found that ethanol and petroleum ether extracts of Tridax procumbens roots demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains compared to benzene extracts.
December 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinesis flower extract was found to contain 0.33% quercetin according to HPTLC analysis and 0.37% according to HPLC. Heavy metals measured were within acceptable limits, supporting the standardization of the plant material for efficacy and safety testing.
This review highlights the cosmeceutical potential of tropical herbs due to their bioactive compounds like flavonoids and saponins, which offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, though it notes challenges such as lack of standardized formulations and large-scale validation in current research.
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April 2021 in “Phytotherapy Research” This review describes how curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, affects various cell signaling pathways involved in cancer progression, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent with fewer side effects compared to conventional cancer treatments.
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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.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of Equisetum arvense (horsetail) as a promising natural ingredient in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, while also noting challenges related to standardization and clinical validation.
This review found that evidence supporting Moringa oleifera's skin and hair benefits in rinse-off products is limited and would benefit from more direct trials on finished product formats.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review analyzes various studies indicating that liquorice may offer dermatological benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, potentially aiding in acne, eczema, dandruff, skin pigmentation, collagen synthesis, and hair growth.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” This study formulated and evaluated the physical stability of hair tonic preparations using lime extract (Citrus aurantifolia) at varying concentrations. The researchers found that the tonics exhibited good physical stability, as indicated by meeting Indonesian National Standards, even after undergoing temperature cycling tests.
April 2017 in “Advances in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Open Access” This study found that hydro alcoholic extract from the stem of Musa paradisiacal inhibited alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes in vitro, suggesting potential antidiabetic benefits.
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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.
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review discusses the chemical composition and traditional medicinal uses of Eruca sativa, particularly its potential applications in topical preparations for hair growth and treating skin infections, but reports no new clinical results.