January 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identifies Armadillo Repeat Only proteins as crucial regulators of plant CNGC channels, influencing various plant functions and showcasing a unique plant-specific role in Ca2+ signaling.
In this study, radial shockwave therapy significantly improved muscle spasticity, ankle range of motion, and functional abilities in children with spastic cerebral palsy, suggesting it may help them achieve greater autonomy in daily activities.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study developed innovative silica/natural polysaccharide hybrid nanoparticles encapsulating plant-derived 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, reporting effective controlled release at hair follicle pH and lower cytotoxicity, suggesting a promising delivery system for antiandrogenic treatments.
April 1977 in “Pediatric Research”
42 citations
,
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome treatments, focusing on the potential benefits and safety of herbs and phytochemicals, and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
,
August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
13 citations
,
February 2009 in “Pest management science” This study found that semagenesis, involving benzoquinone signaling, impacts root development in both parasitic and non-parasitic plants and suggests potential strategies for managing parasitic angiosperms in agriculture.
9 citations
,
April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This narrative discusses the critical roles of zinc in both biological processes and industrial applications but provides no new research findings.
8 citations
,
July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” This review discusses the molecular phylogeny, chemical constituents, and therapeutic applications of medicinal plants in the Ranunculales order and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
,
October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers used pumpkin aqueous extract to create iron nanoparticles, finding them effective at inhibiting harmful bacteria found in burn and wound infections, as well as promoting burn healing and hair growth in a laboratory mouse model.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal hair oils, incorporating medicinal plant extracts and carrier oils, show promise in promoting hair growth and scalp health by demonstrating antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, with clinical evidence supporting reductions in hair fall and dandruff with minimal side effects.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlighted the potential benefits of herbal hair oils, detailing how formulations combining specific medicinal plants and carrier oils may promote hair health by stimulating hair follicles and reducing hair fall, as supported by preclinical and clinical studies with minimal side effects.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights recent findings on the polyherbal formulations for dandruff management, indicating these offer promising, eco-friendly alternatives with multiple health benefits compared to conventional anti-dandruff shampoos that may cause adverse effects with prolonged use.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoos, which use combinations of medicinal plants like neem and aloe vera, are promising alternatives to conventional shampoos due to their multi-targeted therapeutic actions and fewer adverse effects, offering a safer and holistic approach to managing dandruff.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers explored the formulation and effectiveness of herbal shampoos, finding that these products offer a gentler hair care alternative that promotes hair health and addresses scalp issues, while also encouraging sustainable beauty practices and consumer awareness.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal shampoos containing extracts like aloe vera, hibiscus, and tea tree oil were found to improve hair health, offering gentler options for sensitive skin and supporting sustainable beauty practices, compared to conventional chemical shampoos.
September 2025 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” In this study, ZnO nanoparticles synthesized with Ferulago angulata extract and doped with magnesium showed improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, and facilitated faster wound healing and hair growth in a burn treatment model, although higher concentrations decreased cell viability.
August 2025 in “Deleted Journal” This article provides an overview of herbal oils or extracts, particularly focusing on the benefits of Arwa oil, which combines various natural oils to nourish hair follicles and treat scalp inflammation, potentially addressing hair problems like hair loss and split ends.
August 2025 in “Current Botany” This study suggests that Acrotrema arnottianum, a herb used in traditional medicine, contains biologically active metabolites like squalene and α-Tocopherol. It showed antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal properties against Candida albicans, while demonstrating antioxidant activity.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” This research used computational methods to identify potential new treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, finding three compounds from Ghanaian plants with promising binding energy against 5alpha reductase 2 compared to existing drugs, yet further in vitro validation is necessary to confirm their efficacy.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study demonstrated that aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana showed no acute oral toxicity at the tested dose in rats, although histological changes in kidney and liver tissues were observed.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This survey reports on the types and extraction factors of flavonoids in three aquatic plants from Iraqi marshlands but notes limited information on individual flavonoid profiles and their biological impacts.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that volatile compounds from Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 improved root development in Arabidopsis by influencing auxin signaling.
March 2022 in “Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences” This review discusses the diverse phytochemical constituents and medicinal applications of Asteraceae family plants, noting their significance in traditional and modern medicine, but provides no new clinical results.
February 2006 in “NutraCos” 11 citations
,
January 1996 in “PubMed” This study observed that Nod factor stimulation in alfalfa roots leads to dynamic changes in the cytoskeleton and endoplasmic reticulum, suggesting a mechanism for root hair growth changes.
1 citations
,
December 2023 in “The Agrarian Scientific Journal” In this study, researchers observed that basil seed exudate provides a protective barrier against lead toxicity in the initial stages of seed germination, even though root hairs eventually suffer from necrosis, demonstrating acute but non-lethal phytotoxicity of lead in agricultural contexts.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that ex vivo, the skin permeability of caffeine increased with formulations using natural caffeine from coffee extract, particularly when combined with 2.5% Transcutol P, compared to synthetic caffeine formulations.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that hydromethanolic extracts from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizomes exhibited notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in both in vitro and in vivo experiments, supporting its traditional medicinal uses and suggesting its potential as a source of therapeutic agents.
April 2023 in “Science of The Total Environment” This study found that plastic factory staff in Sirjan, Iran were exposed to microplastic particles through various body receptors, with hair having the highest particle count and saliva the lowest.