November 2023 in “South African journal of botany” This study found that Eclipta alba (L.) cultivated in France exhibited significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-collagenase activities, attributed mainly to compounds like wedelolactone and demethylwedelolactone, suggesting potential use as an anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This review highlights that various parts of Eclipta prostrata contain compounds with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and hair growth-promoting effects, among other activities.
July 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study evaluated the resin oil of Copaifera officinalis L., identifying 64 compounds and developing validated analytical methods for quality control, and formulated a stable pharmaceutical foam, laying groundwork for potential clinical applications of copaiba oil.
This review evaluates the literature on the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and therapeutic potential of Darmana Turki (Artemisia maritima L.) and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2023 in “Journal of plant science and phytopathology” This review discusses the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Jatropha dioica, highlighting its potential uses in traditional medicine and the need for more scientific validation of its effects.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal hair oil formulated from Murraya koenigii, Hibiscus rosasinensis, and Lawsonia inermis showed promising properties such as good pH, acceptable viscosity, and stability at room temperature, suggesting potential for hair growth promotion in future formulations.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study reported that Eclipta prostrata contains active phytochemicals and demonstrated antibacterial properties in methanolic extracts, suggesting potential antibiotic uses.
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.
January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study identified 14 different phytoconstituents in the methanolic fruit extract of Citrullus colocynthis, suggesting its potential pharmacological importance.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
March 2012 in “Al-Azhar Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the n-butanol extract of Russelia equisetiformis showed the strongest antidepressant effect, while its hydro-alcohol extract demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal cosmetics, incorporating modern technologies and traditional knowledge, offer various biological benefits like antioxidant and anti-aging properties. The authors emphasize the need for further clinical validation and standardized manufacturing processes to ensure their long-term safety and effectiveness.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that herbal cosmetics offer diverse biological benefits, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and moisturizing effects, enhanced by advanced formulation methods, while emphasizing the need for more clinical validation and standardized practices to ensure long-term safety and efficacy.
This study discusses the potential of phytochemicals, such as isoflavones and polyphenols, to manage PCOS symptoms by improving insulin resistance, regulating hormones, and reducing cyst size, highlighting their promise as alternative treatments given the limitations of current pharmacological options.
This chapter explores the potential of phytochemicals in modulating human endocrine function, emphasizing the growing interest in plant-derived alternatives to synthetic medications for managing metabolic and hormonal disorders often linked to chemical exposures and lifestyle factors.
December 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This review summarizes recent advances in alopecia management, focusing on combining synthetic and herbal therapies with innovative drug delivery systems like nanocarriers to enhance effectiveness and reduce side effects, while noting challenges with skin penetration and bioavailability.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” This study investigated the potential of nutmeg-derived phytochemicals as anti-alopecia agents using molecular docking and simulations, finding that geranylgeraniol exhibited significant binding stability and potential efficacy against androgenetic alopecia comparable to finasteride and superior to minoxidil.
November 2025 in “Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research” In this study, researchers used molecular docking analysis to explore the potential of spearmint's phytochemicals in managing PCOS, identifying oleanolic acid as having the best binding affinity with proteins associated with the condition. However, these results are computational and require further laboratory experiments for validation.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” This study used computational methods to identify six molecules, with jamogenin being particularly promising, that effectively bind to and inhibit the enzyme linked to male pattern hair loss, suggesting these compounds could be explored further for hair growth potential.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, computational analysis identified six molecules, including Jamogenin, as effective in binding to the enzyme 5-alpha reductase (5-AR) from herbal extracts like nettle, saw palmetto, and fenugreek, suggesting potential for hair loss treatments.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified six molecules from herbal extracts that effectively bind to 5-alpha reductase (5-AR), with Jomogenin showing high binding stability when encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, suggesting their potential for further experimental analysis to aid hair follicle growth.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this computational study, researchers identified six phytochemicals, including Jamogenin, that effectively bind to the enzyme 5-AR, potentially promoting hair growth, and found that encapsulating Jamogenin in lipid nanoparticles enhances its stability.
December 2024 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” In this study, researchers reviewed non-pharmacological treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that substances like caffeine, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto may stimulate hair growth or inhibit dihydrotestosterone. They emphasize the need for multicenter clinical trials to further assess these natural products' efficacy in clinical practice.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This review explored the causes of hair graying and evaluated how plant-derived extracts and phytochemicals might alleviate it, noting that certain compounds showed potential in enhancing melanocyte function, reducing oxidative stress, and influencing stress-related pathways based on experimental evidence.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine” This review highlights that Nyctanthes arbor-tristis contains numerous phytochemicals and has traditional uses for various conditions. It also reports pharmacological activities, suggesting potential benefits for diabetes, cancer, inflammation, and more.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” This study found that compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use.
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.
July 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This review discusses the potential of phytochemicals from plants as alternative treatments for prostate cancer, highlighting their possible benefits over current 5-alpha-Reductase inhibitors, but reports no new findings.
June 2021 in “F1000Research” This review explores plant-derived phytochemicals, such as phytosterols, polyphenols, and fatty acids, for their potential use as alternative treatments for prostate cancer, emphasizing their effects on 5-alpha-Reductase enzyme isozymes. It reports no new clinical results.