March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair dye using Phyllanthus reticulatus fruit, finding it to be a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic dyes, with added antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits for scalp health.
12 citations
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May 2022 in “Plants” This review highlights the potential of nano-phytopharmaceuticals in improving the bioavailability and efficacy of phytochemicals for treating locomotor, dermal, reproductive, and urinary tract disorders, but notes that more clinical and preclinical research is needed to establish their safety and efficacy for human use.
This study highlights the multifaceted benefits of Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla), noting its potential impact on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health, memory, skin aging, hair growth, and safety cautions with certain medications.
17 citations
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April 2021 in “Clinical Phytoscience” This review discusses the ethnobotanical uses and phytochemistry of Plumbago zeylanica L., highlighting its potential pharmacological benefits for conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, but reports no new experimental findings.
November 2023 in “British journal of nutrition” This study found that curcumin supplementation in adults significantly increased serum adiponectin levels and decreased leptin levels, based on a meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
July 2026 in “Discover Food” This review critically examines scientific evidence on the health benefits of rosemary bioactives, finding potential in managing age-related diseases and skin aging conditions, and discusses their application in functional foods and aromatherapy, along with associated safety concerns.
January 2022 in “Annals of Institute of Biology University of Sarajevo” This study reviewed previous research and highlights the potential of plant-derived compounds as anti-coronaviral agents, emphasizing the inhibition of viral enzymes and the need for further natural-origin antiviral investigations.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Organic chemistry” This article reviews the traditional uses and documented properties of Tridax procumbens in medicine but reports no original research findings, emphasizing its potential therapeutic applications.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This review discusses the chemical composition, pharmacological properties, and ethnomedical applications of Myrtus communis Linn and reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “Plants” This review highlights the role of plant-derived organic selenium compounds, noting their high bioavailability and low toxicity, and provides a comprehensive overview of selenium's uptake in plants and metabolism in humans, offering a theoretical basis for future nutritional research.
55 citations
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Nematology” This review discusses the potential of Citrullus colocynthis as a natural nematicidal agent and highlights its phytochemical composition, but reports no new experimental results.
November 2024 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review article discusses various natural ingredients like herbs and essential oils used in hair care products, highlighting their potential benefits such as promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and improving scalp health, and explores their application for different types of hair loss.
44 citations
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April 2003 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that targeting the hair follicle can be increased by using lipophilic drugs combined with surfactant solutions and propylene glycol.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics” This review highlights the potential of plant-derived bioactive compounds as an alternative to current hair loss treatments by detailing the mechanisms and clinical evidence of eighteen traditional medicinal plants, and discusses future trends like nanotechnology and stem cell therapy in managing alopecia.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review reports that the monosaccharide composition of polysaccharides significantly impacts their bioactivity, highlighting various roles for glucans, galactans, mannans, fructans, and pectin in immune regulation, antioxidant effects, and other biological functions.
15 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study successfully developed a method to measure four flavonoids from Platycladus orientalis leaves in rat plasma, which was used in a pharmacokinetic study on healthy rats.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” This review discusses plant-based alternatives to retinoids for dermal antiaging and hair health, highlighting roles for cytokinins and phytoestrogens and reports no new results.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that the extract of Eclipta prostrata L. demonstrated high antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities, moderate inhibition of enzymes linked to diabetes, and favorable ADMET properties, suggesting potential cognitive and diabetes management benefits.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal hair dye using Phyllanthus reticulatus fruit and other natural ingredients, reporting that the dye provided satisfactory color, stability, scalp pH compatibility, and did not cause irritation, also demonstrating antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that benefit scalp health.
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.
January 2017 in “Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences” This study conducted a detailed examination of Terminalia arjuna flowers, suggesting their potential use in establishing botanical standards for identification and standardization in Ayurvedic medicine.
193 citations
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
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.
28 citations
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October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study documented 80 plant species used as traditional cosmetics in parts of South West Nigeria, preserving orally transmitted information on these practices.
38 citations
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January 2013 in “Analyst” This study identified the main secondary metabolites in Ziziphus jujuba seeds and confirmed that UPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS effectively demonstrate their pharmaceutical quality.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that a combination of five medicinal plants traditionally used in Chinese medicine significantly improved skin repair and delayed aging markers in laboratory models, suggesting synergistic anti-aging effects over individual ingredients.
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.