This review discusses the use of Adiantum capillus-veneris (Maidenhair fern) extract to treat COVID-19 symptoms and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for controlled trials.
This review discusses the potential use of Adiantum capillus-veneris extract for COVID-19 symptom management and reports no clinical findings, highlighting a need for trials to evaluate its efficacy.
This study found that ethanolic plant extract of Peperomia pellucida increased hair length in rabbits in a dose-dependent manner but did not significantly affect hair mass compared to controls.
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September 2016 in “Frontiers in plant science” This article reviews recent insights into the regulatory role of reactive oxygen species in plant development, highlighting that their mechanisms and signaling pathways remain partially understood.
239 citations
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September 1996 in “The journal of alternative and complementary medicine/Journal of alternative and complementary medicine” Traditional African medicinal plants should be scientifically tested and integrated into modern healthcare.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This review summarizes the roles of WRKY transcription factors in plant growth and their responses to various environmental stresses, but reports no new experimental findings.
112 citations
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May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” This review discusses the isolation, structure, and bioactivity of lignans and neolignans from 2016 to mid-2018, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting their potential protective properties against diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.
57 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.
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July 2012 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
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October 2018 in “International journal of osteoarchaeology” This study found evidence of fern consumption in the medieval population of the Balearic Islands by identifying fern sporangium annuli in dental calculus, suggesting potential medicinal usage.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” This review discusses the roles of phytohormones like auxin and ethylene in regulating root hair growth and development in plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of flavonoid-containing botanicals, such as Panax ginseng, in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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March 2016 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study identified that spermidine-mediated activation of eIF5A by hypusination plays a significant role in Arabidopsis thaliana growth, flowering time, stress adaptation, and development, including changing root and aerial architecture.
17 citations
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December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Avicennia marina extract significantly inhibited 5α-reductase type 1 activity in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential use for treating androgenic alopecia.
15 citations
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April 2023 in “Biology” This review discusses the characteristics, extraction strategies, and potential applications of plant and algal lipid droplets but reports no new empirical findings.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Sustainable development and biodiversity” This review discusses the role of rhizobacteria as biofertilizers in promoting plant growth and sustainable agriculture, and it reports no new experimental results.
13 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study assessed 11 plants from French Polynesia for their potential development as sustainable natural cosmetics, particularly anti-aging and hair care products, based on their traditional uses and preliminary screening results.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that overexpressing the PCaP2 protein in Arabidopsis enhanced drought tolerance by influencing ABA and SA signaling pathways and regulating root hair growth, suggesting a key role in water deficit response.
10 citations
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October 2019 in “Acta Pharmaceutica” This review discusses the use of herbal medicinal products for treating chronic skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized extracts and further research.
10 citations
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January 1996 in “OpenDocs (Institute of Development Studies)” This conference paper reviews the use of African medicinal herbs for wound healing, emphasizing wound healing agents and their active components, but it reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” This study determined that most elemental concentrations in Mexican medicinal plants were similar to agricultural products, with bromine being an exception.
7 citations
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January 2023 This survey documented 114 species of medicinal plants on an Indian college campus, highlighting their potential therapeutic uses and emphasizing the need for conservation to prevent endangerment.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Phyllanthus urinaria extract displayed significant anti-alopecia properties in a mouse model, showing potential as an anti-5α-reductase agent for androgenic hair loss.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences” This study highlights the crucial role of medicinal plants in treating major public health illnesses and stresses the importance of their domestication and cultivation to prevent depletion due to human activities and unregulated collection.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “chemistry of plant raw material” This review provides information on the biological activity and chemical composition of various Rumex species, finding that some have pharmacological potential, but reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of bioorganic chemistry” This study documented 64 medicinal plants used by local communities in Charmang, Pakistan, highlighting their potential significance for traditional medicine and future research on plant-derived therapies.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that Biota orientalis L. leaf extract may promote hair growth and suppress sebum production in human cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair restoration.
3 citations
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February 2002 This study suggests that low phosphorus and ethylene may influence root hair density through separate pathways, with ethylene manipulation affecting root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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June 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” This study reviews the potential of antioxidant plant compounds in improving wound healing for diabetic patients by reducing oxidative stress, controlling bacterial infections, and modulating inflammation, thereby promoting tissue regeneration and addressing key challenges in diabetic wound care.