May 2026 in “Journal of Functional Foods” In this study of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, 12 weeks of daily ginger supplementation significantly reduced total testosterone and improved menstrual irregularities compared to placebo, suggesting potential as a natural therapeutic approach, although larger studies are needed.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Food Chemistry” This study developed an efficient method for converting polymeric procyanidins into high-purity oligomeric procyanidins using a semisynthetic approach combined with separation techniques.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that Platycladus orientalis flavonoids may reduce oxidative damage and slow melanin degradation in AGA-affected hair, improving its quality.
In this study, hyperandrogenemia was observed in 78.2% of Greek women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with testosterone being the most commonly elevated androgen and acne the most frequent clinical feature.
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June 2025 in “Fermentation” This study found that solid-state fermentation using probiotic lactic acid bacteria significantly enhanced the antioxidant properties and bioactive composition of Radix Angelica gigas compared to non-fermented herbs, suggesting a potential method for modernizing traditional herbal medicine.
June 2026 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” This study found that women with PCOS had higher levels of serum phoenixin isoforms, which correlated with reproductive and metabolic markers, suggesting these isoforms may have a potential diagnostic role.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that Peperomia pellucida, a plant traditionally consumed in some countries, contains various antioxidants and extends lifespan under oxidative stress in Drosophila, with no observed toxicity in mice, supporting its potential safety and use in foods and pharmaceuticals.
July 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review explores plant-based pharmacological advances for treating polycystic ovary syndrome, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting potential benefits for menstrual cycle regulation and testosterone reduction.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study suggests that palash basti, a form of Ayurvedic treatment, may effectively manage polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving menstrual regularity and hormonal balance, though further studies are needed.
January 2022 in “Journal Of Biotechnology And Crop Science” This review explores the pharmacological effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra, or liquorice, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties, but reports no new experimental results.
22 citations
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.
51 citations
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July 2013 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that compound 2 from Polygonum multiflorum significantly increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and hair-fiber length, suggesting potential as a therapeutic agent for alopecia.
41 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study indicates that Fructus panax ginseng extract may promote hair growth by increasing proliferation in human hair dermal papilla cells and lengthening the anagen phase in mice.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this pilot study, Kantavallabha rasa, an Ayurvedic medicine, showed significant improvements in PCOS symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, pain, unwanted hair growth, skin issues, and ovarian conditions among 10 women with PCOS.
38 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study reported that the aqueous ethanol extract of Lygodii Spora demonstrated in vitro testosterone 5alpha-reductase inhibition and in vivo anti-androgenic activity, potentially due to oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids.
February 2023 in “Medicine in novel technology and devices” This study found that microneedle delivery of Polygonum multiflorum extract led to earlier pigmentation and hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Chinese journal of integrative medicine/Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” This study reported that total glucosides of paeony capsules were as effective and safe as compound glycyrrhizin tablets for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of yoga and herbal remedies for managing PCOS, reporting improved symptoms, hormonal balance, and quality of life, but presents no new clinical results.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “F&S Reports” This study found that elagolix treatment did not normalize the ovulatory cycle in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study presents a case report of a 25-year-old woman with PCOS who experienced irregular menstruation, weight gain, and depression, highlighting improvements in her symptoms and menstrual regularity after three and a half months of treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and yoga.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, Clitoria ternatea Linn., a plant from the pea family, is noted for potential health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, though human trial evidence is lacking and research on consistent quality is needed for practical applications.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review explored the biological properties of Punica granatum, noting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, and highlighted its potential as a therapeutic agent for various conditions; however, more extensive clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” This study found that total glucosides of paeony (TGP) reduced hair loss and inflammation in alopecia areata mice by inhibiting cellular pyroptosis.
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May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review evaluates the traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological potential of Mediterranean Erica species and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further studies.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study identifies various phytochemicals in Thuja orientalis bark, potentially aiding its botanical identification and quality standardization.
16 citations
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June 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” This article reviews historical and traditional uses of the herb Bacopa monnieri, or Brahmi, for enhancing memory and other medicinal benefits, but presents no new research findings.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that TSG-enriched Polygonum multiflorum extract, optimized through microwave-assisted and chromatographic methods, promotes hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia via 5α-reductase inhibition and Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” In this study, G. brevis and M. myristica, alone or together, improved hematological and testicular antioxidant parameters in male rats with finasteride-induced reproductive toxicity, showing potential protective effects against oxidative stress and supporting therapeutic use for related male reproductive disorders.
October 2017 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Polyacetylene compounds from Panax ginseng may slow hair growth.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review examines clinical trials on polyphenol-based therapies for dermatological conditions, suggesting potential benefits for anogenital warts, alopecia, and acne, but calls for more rigorous trials.