This study found that olive leaves extract significantly decreased prostate index, serum PSA, testosterone, and DHT levels in male rats with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, and showed potential as a therapeutic option due to its positive effects on prostate histology and antioxidant activity.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil formulation in an animal model, finding it significantly enhanced hair growth initiation and completion times compared to a control, suggesting it as a natural and safer alternative to synthetic hair growth treatments.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” In this animal study, hibiscus leaf simplicia ointment was found to protect red blood cell levels and promote better hair growth in UV-exposed rats, though it did not maintain normal skin histology; the ointment showed no significant acute dermal toxicity.
September 2024 in “Oncology Advances” This review discusses the potential anticancer effects of medicinal plants, highlighting their diverse phytoconstituents and mechanisms, and considers both their future prospects and limitations in cancer treatment.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” This comprehensive review reports that Thuja orientalis L. displays several pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anthelminthic, and hair growth-promoting effects, emphasizing its potential in modern medicine and the need for further research.
March 2024 in “Revista Agraria Academica” This review reported that the dwarf palm (Chamaerops humilis) is traditionally used in North Africa for treating diabetes and gastrointestinal diseases, and identified a need for more research on its pharmacological and ethnobotanical properties, particularly in relation to its potential cancer-fighting uses.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study formulated a herbal hair oil using various plant extracts in coconut oil and reported its physical and chemical properties, such as viscosity and pH, but did not provide findings on its effects on hair health.
February 2024 in “PloS one” This study found that certain nutraceuticals did not interfere with tamoxifen's inhibition of estrogen in breast cancer cells and may enhance its effects, suggesting potential as an adjuvant therapy for hair loss in patients undergoing endocrine therapy.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This literature review outlines the traditional uses, nutritional composition, and bioactive compounds of pomegranate plants, highlighting their varied pharmacological actions such as antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, and antioxidant effects, and discusses the peel's chemical composition and toxicology.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review paper critically evaluates the pharmacological and toxicological effects of Ziziphus mauritiana, a plant with traditional medicinal use, highlighting its anxiolytic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-ulcer properties attributed to its rich phytochemical composition.
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.
January 2024 in “Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences” This study highlights a novel herbal tea blend that may improve hair health and provide anti-aging benefits, though its efficacy requires further scientific validation.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This review introduces the potential of metal-organic framework-based functional composite materials in tissue engineering but reports no new results, emphasizing the need for further innovation in the field.
January 2024 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This paper reviews existing research on the cosmetic benefits of hemp-derived cannabinoids for skin and hair, highlighting their unique mechanisms of action, while discussing formulation, legal, and regulatory challenges associated with using these compounds in cosmetic products.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” This review underscores the importance of phytotherapeutic compounds and adjuncts in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome but does not present new clinical evidence.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
October 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This review found that the ingredients of Keedari thailam, a traditional Siddha formulation used for alopecia areata, exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other pharmacological activities, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits according to recent research and Siddha literature.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review investigates molecular mechanisms behind PCOS pathogenesis and discusses potential therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2023 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” This study on diabetic rats reported that Ziziphus spina-christi ethanol leaf extract significantly reduced blood glucose levels and improved liver and kidney function, suggesting possible benefits in managing diabetes symptoms in this animal model.
This paper reviews the effectiveness and side effects of various treatments for androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of discussing each option's costs, benefits, and risks with patients.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review compiles insights from ancient texts and recent studies on Kadali (Musa paradisiaca), highlighting its potential medical use in treating various disorders, including bleeding, eye, menstrual, bronchitis, diabetes, and uraemia.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
March 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study identified numerous nutraceutical components in unripe fruits of three Musa species, potentially valuable for developing pharmaceuticals that promote human health.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the mechanism of "Malassezia" dandruff and the potential benefits of herbal treatments, focusing on phytoconstituents with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review details the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dandruff, emphasizing herbal ingredients with anti-dandruff properties used in shampoos and exploring their antifungal and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. It highlights dandruff's exploitation by personal care companies due to the lack of medical interventions.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” This study explores potential treatments for post COVID-19 complications using natural substances through molecular docking, but reports no new clinical results and existing treatments remain limited to prophylaxis and therapeutics.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.