April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the promising potential of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. in promoting hair growth due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials and safe formulation practices due to its associated toxicity in raw form.
This review highlights the potential of plant-derived natural compounds as biocompatible and biodegradable materials in dermal and transdermal delivery systems, emphasizing their unexplored benefits and detailing recent advances in isolation techniques and drug delivery technologies.
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June 2024 in “Genes” This study examined the Spanish Merino breed's wool quality, identifying 74 genetic variants linked to key wool traits like fiber diameter and staple length, which could help restore the breed's potential for producing high-quality wool.
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April 2019 in “Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy” This study found that methanol extract of Mimosa pudica showed dose-dependent sedative effects in mice, suggesting its potential for developing new sedative and anti-anxiety medications.
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March 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study formulated a hair application Ayurvedic herbal oil using various plant materials, including Neem and Amla, and reported that all evaluated parameters, such as specific gravity and irritation tests, were acceptable and within standard limits.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the effectiveness of three formulated hair conditioners—Herbal, Synthetic, and Ayurvedic—using organoleptic and physicochemical tests like pH, Dirt Dispersion, and Stability, with the main aim to develop a product that meets user compliance and desired hair care effects.
This study found that the Padina arborescens extract and its component MOGG may prevent hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity, promoting cell proliferation, opening the KATP channel, and increasing PGE2 production in laboratory settings.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” This article discusses the preparation of tritium-labeled testosterone metabolites and reports no new experimental findings.
This study focused on extracting compounds from curry leaves using various methods and evaluated the extract's purity, solubility, and stability, suggesting potential health benefits like improved digestion and hair growth.
February 2024 in “ComFin Research” This source describes the traditional uses of Avaram (Senna auriculata) in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine, highlighting its application in treating diabetes, asthma, and skin conditions, with potential benefits for blood sugar, skin tone, and hair growth due to its antioxidant content.
April 2022 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this study, hair tonic containing 15% patchouli leaf extract showed the greatest hair growth in rabbits, with higher concentrations leading to faster regrowth.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Green Pharmacy” This study suggested that an herbal shampoo containing Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract may promote hair growth due to its antioxidant properties and showed stability for two months.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” This survey in Pabna district, Bangladesh, documented various plants used by traditional healers for treating ailments, highlighting regional variations in plant usage.
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study reports that extracts from pomegranate leaves contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and skin-beneficial properties, suggesting their potential use in nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal hair oil formulated from Murraya koenigii, Hibiscus rosasinensis, and Lawsonia inermis showed promising properties such as good pH, acceptable viscosity, and stability at room temperature, suggesting potential for hair growth promotion in future formulations.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology” This study assessed a polyherbal hair oil's potential in treating common hair issues like dandruff, alopecia, and hair loss, evaluating its organoleptic properties, acidity, saponification, and viscosity, using ingredients like Amla, almonds, and neem for their critical nutrients.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review highlights the potential benefits of Sowbhagya Chundi Legiyam, a Siddha herbal formulation containing Zingiber officinale, for supporting women's health during the puerperal period, suggesting it may strengthen the uterus and prevent diseases due to improper postnatal care.
June 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The research developed a herbal shampoo using extracts from Piper Betel and Psidium Guajava leaves, which showed potential in promoting hair growth and managing hair diseases, while replacing synthetic ingredients with safe natural alternatives.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review compiles existing research on Peperomia pellucida's traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties but reports no new findings, suggesting its potential for drug development.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the significant potential of guava leaves as a source of natural therapeutic agents, noting their rich phytochemical content and diverse pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may support their application in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.
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.
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” This review compiles data on Platycladus orientalis leaves, noting their diverse pharmacological activities and advocating for more research to clarify their traditional blood-cooling and hematostatic uses.
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April 2021 in “Heliyon” This study found that both alcoholic and aqueous extracts of Punica granatum L. showed potential for promoting hair growth and exhibited anti-lice and antidandruff activities in a mouse model.
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September 2013 in “Science international” This review summarizes the health benefits of various leafy spices, highlighting their nutritional and medicinal properties, but it presents no new research findings and emphasizes the need for further studies to develop medicines from these herbs.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties and applications of guava leaves, attributing their effectiveness to a rich phytochemical composition and modern extraction techniques, suggesting their potential as natural therapeutic agents across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical fields.
This study found that administering drumstick leaves extract with amla powder improved hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls with anemia at a residential facility in Trichy.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study evaluated a Piper betle leaf emulgel for topical use and found it to have good stability, non-irritant properties, and significant hair growth activity in albino mice, suggesting its potential for dermatological and hair growth applications.
June 2022 in “Journal of Holistic and Health Sciences (Jurnal Ilmu Holistik dan Kesehatan)” This study found that a powder made from papaya seeds and celery leaves remained stable for 3 weeks when stored at room or cold temperatures, suggesting potential for hair health applications.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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.