May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored the phytochemical profile of Delphinium brunonianum, reporting that its extracts and synthesized nanoparticles demonstrated significant radical scavenging, enzyme inhibition, and antimicrobial activities, suggesting future potential in medical applications.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties and applications of guava leaves, attributing their effectiveness to a rich phytochemical composition and modern extraction techniques, suggesting their potential as natural therapeutic agents across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical fields.
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.
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.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review systematically evaluates Erzhi Pill's formulation, therapeutic potential, and challenges, exploring its traditional applications and modern prospects for developing integrated quality control and precise medical strategies.
April 2026 in “Biomedical Materials” In this study, gold nanoparticle-conjugated curcumin and thymoquinone formulations were more effective against melanoma cells in 3D bioprinted scaffolds than free or co-administered phytochemicals, sustaining stress responses and overcoming tumor adaptation barriers.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This research focused on Eclipta prostrata, revealing unique anatomical features and bioactive compounds such as alkaloids and flavonoids that can aid in reliable identification and quality control of this medicinal herb, commonly used for hair growth and liver health.
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.
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.
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 “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights Croton tiglium's dual therapeutic and toxic properties, noting its potential for hair growth promotion through PKC-mediated pathways, while emphasizing the challenges posed by its toxicity for safe clinical use.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review consolidates evidence on Croton tiglium's bioactive compounds and effects, discussing its potential uses in treatments like hair-growth formulations, yet emphasizes the significant safety challenges due to the plant's inherent toxicity.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that Si extract, cryptomeridiol, and SiAgNPs have the ability to induce cell death and prevent cell growth in HepG2 liver cancer cells, suggesting cryptomeridiol's potential as a phytochemical component in developing new therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma using nanotechnology in vitro.
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.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil derived from plant extracts for hair growth, finding it significantly accelerated hair growth in an animal model compared to controls, suggesting it as a natural and safe alternative to synthetic treatments with minimized side effects.
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.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study reviewed how certain phytochemicals can stimulate hair follicles, promote keratinocyte proliferation, and engage specific signaling pathways like Wnt/β-catenin and AKT, suggesting these natural compounds may offer safer alternatives for promoting hair growth. However, challenges in bioavailability and formulation standardization remain to be addressed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil formulation in an animal model, finding it significantly enhanced hair growth initiation and completion times compared to a control, suggesting it as a natural and safer alternative to synthetic hair growth treatments.
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.
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.
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.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study used molecular docking to analyze nine compounds from the Siddha herbal formulation Kushtakudori ennai, finding that they may effectively interact with androgen receptors to hinder hair follicle shrinkage and potentially reduce hair loss, showing potential as anti-alopecia treatments.
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.