6 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the biological effects of honokiol for treating skin diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors recommend further exploration of topical applications.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine” This study focuses on analyzing the pharmacognostical and phytochemical properties of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. leaves, aiming to improve the identification and authenticity of this widely used medicinal plant and its applications in enhancing herbal medicine efficacy.
This study evaluated the efficacy of polyphenolic compounds for hair growth in adults with non-scarring alopecia and found that these interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count compared to controls, although results were not significantly different from minoxidil.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the growing use of herbal cosmetics in the personal care industry, emphasizing their skin and hair health benefits. It also underscores the need for quality control and safety assessments to ensure product effectiveness and stability.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the potential of plant-derived molecules like Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Ginsenosides to promote healthy hair growth by enhancing nutrient supply and blood flow to the scalp, and notes their growing role in natural hair care product development.
May 2025 in “IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY” This review explores current research on how dietary phytochemicals may help manage male androgen disorders by affecting hormone levels and endocrine function, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles and mechanisms in hormonal health, but does not report specific results.
September 2017 in “World journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers observed that a polyherbal ointment made from specific plant extracts significantly promoted hair growth in rats compared to ointments with single extracts, possibly due to the presence of flavonoids and tannins.
22 citations
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September 2013 in “Science international” This review summarizes the health benefits of various leafy spices, highlighting their nutritional and medicinal properties, but it presents no new research findings and emphasizes the need for further studies to develop medicines from these herbs.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential benefits of a nutraceutical with biooptimized botanical extracts for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; ongoing studies aim to validate its efficacy.
June 2025 in “Pharmacognosy Research” This study reviews the rich chemical composition and traditional medicinal uses of Dillenia indica, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications in various health conditions like diabetes, inflammation, and microbial infections, while noting its nutritional value in regional cuisine.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review focuses on the roles of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in cosmetics, highlighting their importance in skin health and their potential for development in personal care products due to their unique properties and biocompatibility.
12 citations
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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.
9 citations
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that the peach gene CTG134 mediates auxin-ethylene crosstalk, affecting root hair growth and hormone-regulated processes in plants.
This study investigates the hair growth promoting potential of a polyherbal formulation containing Cicer arietinum, Ocimum sanctum, and Cyperus rotundus, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications” This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.
October 2022 in “Legume Research” This study developed a protocol for callus induction and found that certain hormone concentrations enhance the production of flavonoids, phenols, and terpenes in Bituminaria bituminosa.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
202 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This review compiles and discusses the ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacological activities, and phytochemistry of pomegranate, suggesting potential future applications in drug discovery for various ailments but reports no new clinical results.
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.
October 2025 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks” This chapter explores the potential benefits of using easily available herbal ingredients in hair care formulations, suggesting they offer therapeutic benefits with reduced side effects for various hair issues like dandruff and hair fall, especially in sensitive populations.
20 citations
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August 2017 in “Drug testing and analysis” This study used micro-segmental hair analysis to identify the day of drug intake and suggested differing uptake mechanisms for co-administered drugs based on their properties.
14 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that cholesterol- and phospholipid-free multilamellar niosomes improved skin deposition and targeted deeper hair follicles better than hydrophobic PLGA nanoparticles for transdermal drug delivery.
This study explored the molecular mechanisms by which Polygonum multiflorum may treat androgenic alopecia, suggesting it influences cell apoptosis and inflammation through specific pathways, with potential application value pending further testing.
August 2025 in “South African Journal of Botany” This study found that among various polyherbal hair oil formulations using indigenous Bangladeshi plants, Formulation B was most effective, displaying strong antimicrobial activity and promoting hair regrowth in rabbits, surpassing the standard 2% minoxidil treatment, while also being safe for topical use.
39 citations
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November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that the contribution of the hair follicle pathway to skin permeation of chemicals can be predicted using lipophilicity, with hydrophilic chemicals showing greater permeation reduction from hair follicle plugging than lipophilic ones.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study tested the acute toxicity of Ficus platyphylla methanol leaf extract in Wistar rats and found no mortality or significant liver enzyme changes at doses up to 5000 mg/kg, suggesting a high margin of acute safety and supporting its traditional use under short-term exposure.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” This article evaluates the therapeutic effects and safety of traditional herbal medicines used by tribal communities in India, but does not present new data or results.
August 2021 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that a hair tonic formulated from green tea extract showed similar hair growth-promoting activity to 2% Minoxidil in rabbits, without causing skin irritation or bacterial contamination.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” This review highlights that several clinical and epidemiological studies link a diet high in terpenoid compounds with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, supporting the potential use of terpenoids as therapeutic ingredients in treating this disease.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “ScienceRise” This study identified optimal parameters for extracting oil from Urtica dioica roots to maximize phytosterol content, using corn oil and a 1:5 raw material-extract ratio over a 6-hour maceration period.