January 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study introduces a polyherbal hair removal cream, reporting its effectiveness in inhibiting hair growth while minimizing skin irritation across various skin types, suggesting a natural alternative to traditional hair removal methods.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
This study analyzed the phytochemical content of two Portulaca species and found that extracts from Portulaca oleracea L. and Portulaca grandiflora H. demonstrated suitable characteristics for hair tonic formulations, meeting Indonesian National Standards for cosmetic products.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study reports that beta-glucan hybrid hydrogels, reinforced with laponite nanoclay, showed promising results in rat models for managing hemorrhage and diabetic wound healing by enhancing hemostasis, reducing inflammation, and promoting faster wound closure and tissue regeneration.
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that indole glycosides from Calanthe discolor Lindl. can significantly promote the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, potentially through upregulating specific growth factors.
August 2023 in “Processes” This study found that fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM8661 and other strains increased polysaccharide yields and skin care activity, particularly with CCFM8631, which showed significant improvements in skin cell protection and inflammation reduction in both cell cultures and mouse models.
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January 1988 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” This study found that Polygonum multiflorum and Panax japonicum extracts could promote hair regrowth in mice, suggesting potential use as hair tonics.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair dye using Phyllanthus reticulatus fruit, finding it to be a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic dyes, with added antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits for scalp health.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review summarizes the pharmacological and therapeutic uses of Calotropis gigantea latex, noting its traditional applications in treating skin diseases, wounds, and asthma, as well as its potential in addressing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to its rich bioactive compound content.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” This study found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf hydrodistillate (GPHD) promoted hair growth in mice similarly to minoxidil and upregulated growth factor expression via the AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway, with damulin B identified as an active component contributing to these effects.
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October 2020 in “Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics” This study observed that Althaea officinalis gel increased fibroblast populations, hair follicles, and vessel diameter in rat wounds, suggesting it might aid wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology” This case report details a 43-year-old woman who survived severe multiorgan injury from accidental Colchicum autumnale poisoning, resulting in ongoing muscle weakness and intermittent hair loss three years after the incident.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” This study evaluated Tridax procumbens extracts for their in-vitro alpha amylase inhibitory activity compared to standard antidiabetic agents, suggesting potential benefits for diabetes management.
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June 2015 in “Medicines” This review examines the use and efficacy of Panax ginseng in various clinical settings, noting that clinical trial outcomes vary widely based on study conditions and ginseng types; no new results are reported.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” This study reports that both aqueous and methanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens flowers demonstrated antibacterial activity against selected bacteria, indicating potential as antibacterial agents.
202 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This review compiles and discusses the ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacological activities, and phytochemistry of pomegranate, suggesting potential future applications in drug discovery for various ailments but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses the various biological activities of Geranium species and concludes that many studies validate their therapeutic properties claimed by traditional medicine, but it presents no new experimental results.
December 2025 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” In this study, researchers used gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to analyze agarwood from Laos and Thailand, identifying key volatile compounds also found in five other regions, and highlighted cytokine-regulated anti-inflammatory activity as a significant biological mechanism, suggesting potential for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
January 2021 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article explores the Ayurvedic perspective on PCOS pathogenesis and suggests that treatments focusing on balancing tridoshas and enhancing digestion may be effective, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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June 2024 in “Food Chemistry X” This review highlights that pomegranate leaf exhibits potential health benefits, such as anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects in vitro and in animal models, but calls for comprehensive human clinical trials to confirm these therapeutic benefits and ensure safety.
50 citations
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December 2022 in “Food Chemistry Advances” This review discusses diosgenin's potential benefits for several chronic diseases and emphasizes extraction and quantification techniques, but reports no clinical findings.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study investigated the extracellular polysaccharides from the edible green alga Parachlorella sp. BX1.5, finding that they have potential applications in cosmetics and health products due to their stability, antioxidant properties, and effects on hair growth in mice.
May 2024 in “Brain disorders” In this animal study, agmatine exhibited a protective effect against seizures related to hormone fluctuations, with results suggesting that its anticonvulsant properties may involve interactions with central neurosteroids in female rats experiencing progesterone withdrawal.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “JBRA” This article reviews potential herbal compounds for polycystic ovarian syndrome and suggests they could be used alongside existing treatments, but presents no new experimental findings.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that paclitaxel poliglumex showed limited effectiveness and was relatively well tolerated in post-menopausal women with advanced NSCLC, suggesting further testing of this treatment may not be justified.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This case study reports that Ayurvedic treatment resulted in significant clinical improvement and reduced ovary size in a 28-year-old woman with PCOD over a 2.5-month period.
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January 2019 in “Digital Commons @ Olivet (Olivet Nazarene University)” This study found that alpha mangostin protected wild-type MCF10A breast cancer cells, but not p53 knockout cells, from damage by the chemotherapy agent paclitaxel.
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August 2010 in “Journal of Scientific Research” This study provides detailed macro and microscopical observations of Tridax procumbens Linn. leaf, which could aid in its identification.
In this laboratory study, the methanolic extract of Eclipta alba demonstrated significant anthelmintic activity against earthworms (Pheretima posthuma), causing paralysis and death at doses of 50-100 mg/ml, with stronger effects observed at higher concentrations compared to the standard treatment, albendazole.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” This study found that 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs at Golden Dhonje Farm in Bogor District were affected by potential zoonotic fungi, including Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp.