research A Mini Review on Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential of Hibiscus: An Ornamental Plant Species
Hibiscus has medicinal benefits but can be toxic in high doses and is unsafe for pregnant women and infants.
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research A Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Forever: Plants and Plant-Based Preparations for Facial Care in Suriname
Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
research Plant Responses to Shade
Plants change their growth in response to shade based on light signals detected by phytochrome.
research A Comparison of the Purification Capacity of Five Plant Types Cultivated on Floating Beds for Restoration of Aquatic Environment
Canna indica is the best plant for water purification.
research Two-Ligand Priming Mechanism for Potentiated Phosphoinositide Synthesis Is an Evolutionarily Conserved Feature of Sec14-Like Phosphatidylinositol and Phosphatidylcholine Exchange Proteins
A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.
research Volatile Signaling by Sesquiterpenes from Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Reprograms Root Architecture
Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
research Downstream Molecular Responses to Volatile Signaling in Roots
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
research Expression of Bioactive Recombinant Human Fibroblast Growth Factor 9 in Oil Bodies of Arabidopsis Thaliana
Scientists successfully made a human growth factor in a plant, which could help with hair growth and bone development.
research Ethnobotanical Study of Endemic and Non-Endemic Medicinal Plants Used by Indigenous People in Environs of Gullele Botanical Garden Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia: A Major Focus on Asteraceae Family
Local healers in Addis Ababa use 81 medicinal plants, mainly from the Asteraceae family, to treat skin and general diseases, with Echinops kebericho being an endangered plant important in their practices.
research Plants With Hair Growth Activity for Alopecia: A Scoping Review on Methodological Aspects
Certain plants may help hair growth in alopecia.
research Cosmetopoeia of African Plants in Hair Treatment and Care: Topical Nutrition and the Antidiabetic Connection
African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
research A Cross-Cultural Ethnobotanical Knowledge Comparison About Local Plants Among Pashto, Punjabi, and Saraiki Communities Living in Southwest Pakistan
Traditional medicinal plants are still widely used and could help local development and inter-ethnic relationships.
research Plants Use in the Care and Management of Afro-Textured Hair: A Survey of 100 Participants
Twelve plants, especially castor oil and coconut, are beneficial for managing afro-textured hair.
research Effects of Oleanolic Acid on Hair Growth in Mouse Dorsal Skin Mediated via Regulation of Inflammatory Cytokines
Oleanolic acid improved hair growth in mice by affecting hair growth pathways and reducing inflammation.
research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
research Edible Oil-Producing Plants in the Sinja Valley, Jumla, Nepal
Traditional knowledge of edible oil-producing plants in Sinja Valley is declining due to outmigration and sociocultural changes.
research An Ethnomedicinal Survey of Several Regions of Pabna District, Bangladesh
Traditional healers in Pabna, Bangladesh, use various plants to treat different health issues.
research Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants
Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
research Medicinal Plants Use for Home Remedies in Sri Lanka: A Review
The document concludes that in Sri Lanka, 25 common plants are traditionally used as home remedies for various health issues due to their medicinal properties.
research Medicinal Plants with Traditional Use: Ethnobotany in the Indian Subcontinent
Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.
research Ethnopharmacological Survey of Home Remedies Used for Treatment of Hair and Scalp and Their Methods of Preparation in the West Bank, Palestine
Natural remedies for hair and scalp issues are still widely used in Palestine.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Plant Hormones: The Outlook for Their Application
Plant hormones have potential in agriculture to increase food production but require more research for effective use.
research Plant Cell Culture as Emerging Technology for Production of Active Cosmetic Ingredients
Plant cell culture is a promising method for creating sustainable and high-quality cosmetic ingredients.
research Regulation of Phytohormones on the Growth and Development of Plant Root Hair
Plant root hair growth is mainly controlled by hormones like auxin and ethylene, which promote growth, while others like brassinosteroid inhibit it.
research A Volatile Producing Bacillus Subtilis Strain from the Rhizosphere of Haloxylon Ammodendron Promotes Plant Root Development
Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 helps plant root growth through volatile compounds.
research Plant Elicitor Peptides Regulate Root Hair Development in Arabidopsis
Peps help Arabidopsis plants grow more root hairs by affecting specific genes and calcium signaling.
research Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Biofertilizers in Stabilizing Agricultural Ecosystems
Using PGPR as biofertilizers can improve soil health and plant growth while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
research Ethnobotany Of Traditional Plant Cosmetics Utilized By Women: A Study In Northern Ghana
Many women in Northern Ghana use plant-based cosmetics like shea butter, and their use is more related to being married than to their job, education, or house.
research ATP-Competitive mTOR Kinase Inhibitors Delay Plant Growth by Triggering Early Differentiation of Meristematic Cells Without Developmental Patterning Change
Certain inhibitors slow down plant growth by causing early cell specialization without changing the cell development pattern.