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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Spatula DD - Peer Reviewed Journal on Complementary Medicine and Drug Discovery” This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum and Butea monosperma significantly promoted hair growth and reduced DHT levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study suggests that P. orientalis leaf-derived EVs could offer anxiolytic, antidepressant, and sleep-inducing benefits by affecting neurotransmitter levels and reducing inflammation, particularly when administered intranasally.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study found that extracts from Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis reduced seed germination and inhibited root and hypocotyl growth in lettuce, indicating potential allelopathic effects.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” This study found that a combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts at a 3:2 ratio showed improved hair growth activity compared to individual extracts and controls.
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November 2023 in “Journal of ovarian research” In this study involving rats with letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome, Agaricus subrufescens significantly reduced blood glucose, total cholesterol, testosterone levels, and renal markers, suggesting its potential protective effects on both metabolic and reproductive parameters.
This review discusses various herbal and pharmaceutical products, including their purported uses and possible interactions, but reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that Asparagus racemosus and Withania somnifera extracts significantly reduced paclitaxel-induced myelosuppression and morbidity in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic adjuvants in cancer management.
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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.
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March 2025 in “Cytotechnology”
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October 2012 in “Free Radicals and Antioxidants” This study found that red-flowered cultivars of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis displayed the highest antioxidant activity, phenolic, and flavonoid content compared to other colored cultivars.
This study concluded that herbal hair dye formulations, particularly two-stage applications with henna, provide darker colors and may offer added protective benefits for hair and skin due to their plant-based ingredients.
20 citations
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December 2021 in “Plants” This review concludes that Tamarix aphylla, used traditionally for ailments such as tuberculosis and hepatitis, demonstrates various pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and wound-healing effects, but stresses the need for further research to confirm its safety and effectiveness in humans.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study provides a narrative review suggesting GLP-1 receptor agonists could optimize metabolic health before conception in women with PCOS, but not necessarily improve fertility outcomes, emphasizing individualized use and the need for further research to confirm their reproductive benefits and safety.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “Molecules” In this study, extracts from three Polynesian plants—Bidens pilosa, Calophyllum inophyllum, and Fagraea berteroana—were found to increase dermal papilla cell proliferation and modulate hair growth-related gene expression, suggesting potential for stimulating hair growth.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study identified procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca as potential inhibitors in PCOS by showing high binding energy scores against key enzymes involved in estrogen and testosterone biosynthesis.
25 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” This study found that cubosomal suspensions significantly enhanced the hair growth-promoting effects of Thuja orientalis, Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg, and Espinosilla extracts in a mouse model, making them as effective as Minoxidil.
This study explored the molecular mechanisms by which Polygonum multiflorum may treat androgenic alopecia, suggesting it influences cell apoptosis and inflammation through specific pathways, with potential application value pending further testing.
This study reviews the medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus, highlighting its production of valuable anticancer alkaloids like vincristine and vinblastine, and its applications in treating diabetes, hypertension, and infections, but also notes potential side effects such as nausea and myelosuppression, especially at high doses.
In this study, a validated chromatographic method demonstrated the ability to simultaneously analyze gemcitabine and olaparib in pancreatic cancer tissues, supporting the advancement of pharmaceutical formulations combining these drugs, particularly for patients with BRCA mutations.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” The authors concluded that the combination of 755 nm alexandrite laser and topical licorice is more effective than the alexandrite laser alone in reducing idiopathic hirsutism in women, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
10 citations
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September 2015 in “BMC pharmacology & toxicology” This case report discusses a young man's severe febrile illness mimicking leptospirosis or dengue, ultimately suggesting Gloriosa superba poisoning after hair loss led to the correct diagnosis.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” In this study from IJIRT, researchers evaluated teaching programs focused on enhancing waste management knowledge among women, assessing the effectiveness of these educational initiatives.
12 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study observed that Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both reduced inflammation in chronic nonbacterial prostatitis in rats, but only Poria cocos polysaccharides reversed related changes in the gut microbiota.
19 citations
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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.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Agriculture and Development” In this study, researchers optimized the extraction conditions for polyphenols from the medicinal herb Eclipta prostrata, achieving the highest polyphenol content under specific conditions of temperature, solvent concentration, and time, and found the extract to have significant antioxidant activity.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that Kelulut honey effectively normalized the expression of certain sex steroid receptors in PCOS-induced rats, similar to metformin and clomiphene.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This study reports a case linking the use of the herbal supplement He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) to acute hepatocellular hepatitis, highlighting potential herb-induced liver injury.
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June 2020 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that red light exposure significantly enhanced the growth, phytochemical content, and therapeutic potential of Eclipta alba callus cultures compared to other multispectral light exposures.
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October 2023 in “Animals” This study found that supplementing raccoon dogs' diets with 0.25 g/kg Platycladus orientalis leaf extract improved growth performance and altered intestinal microbiota, but higher doses may have adverse effects.