2 citations
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses factors affecting hair health, types of alopecia, and the potential of phytochemicals in managing hair loss but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for further studies.
This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
August 2023 in “Health Sciences and Pharmacy Journal” In this review, researchers identified 10 natural plants, including candlenut and clove, that have shown potential to inhibit alopecia progression and stimulate hair growth due to their diverse phytochemical and pharmacological properties in vitro and in vivo.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Pakistan biomedical journal” This review explores the effectiveness of seed cycling, a modern alternative medicine approach, in treating polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods” This study found that oil extracted from Prinsepia utilis seeds is physicochemically stable and suitable for use in manufacturing ketoconazole soap, which met quality control standards and may provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive additives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers developed a novel platform for discovering potential hair loss inhibitors by investigating the testosterone/dihydrotestosterone biosynthetic pathway and its regulation through biochemical mechanisms involving 17β-HSD and 3β-HSD, combined with medicinal plant extracts.
42 citations
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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review concluded that using niosomes in cosmetics significantly enhances the aesthetic and therapeutic effects of skin and hair products, potentially aiding in treating skin conditions.
49 citations
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May 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” This review highlights that while scientific validation supports the traditional use of Musa paradisiaca (plantain) primarily for physiological conditions, data on its antiviral and in vivo antimicrobial efficacy is limited, yet its constituent compounds indicate potential for further drug development research.
130 citations
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December 2022 in “Antioxidants” This review discusses the antioxidant activity of natural polysaccharides, highlighting their potential applications in areas like drug delivery and tissue engineering, but reports no new experimental findings.
November 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study describes the creation of a herbal hair oil using natural ingredients like curry leaves and hibiscus and found that the F1 oil formulation effectively reduces hair fall, removes dandruff, improves scalp blood flow, prevents early graying, and combats fungal infections.
40 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study used in-silico molecular docking to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of Eclipta alba leaf flavonoids, finding that compounds like apigenin, syringic acid, and vanillic acid effectively bind to the target protein aldose reductase, suggesting a promising inhibitory action.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria” This study synthesized existing research on 11 tropical seed varieties, underscoring their potential in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries due to their phytochemicals and nutrients, such as phenolics and vitamins, which could reduce waste and support sustainable practices.
2 citations
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February 2016 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” In this study, prolonged ingestion of linseed in rabbits was observed to be safe, showing no significant weight gain or anatomical anomalies in liver and kidney biopsies.
33 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses various biologics for hair aging but reports no agent capable of reversing the natural aging process of hair.
116 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review explores the potential of herbal therapies and modern delivery methods for managing premature hair greying, highlighting promising plant-based treatments and emphasizing the need for clinical trials to validate their effectiveness.
June 2025 in “Basrah Researches Sciences” This article discusses how medicinal plants, known for their antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, may help alleviate long-term COVID-19 effects, but emphasizes the need for further clinical trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” This article discusses factors influencing hair greying, such as thyroid hormone levels and postmenopausal changes, and suggests lifestyle adjustments for hair health; it reports no new clinical findings.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion-based hair serum containing M. oleifera seed oil, which maintained its physical characteristics and reduced the oil's sticky texture, making it more suitable for hair loss treatment compared to traditional formulations.
67 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity” This paper describes how market and social forces impact the development of social innovations, offering ways to bridge social gaps by engaging youth and connecting corporations with communities.
August 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Combining minoxidil and rosemary oil in a gel promotes better hair growth than using them separately.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecules” This study found that a new quercetin-loaded self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved quercetin bioavailability by 149.8% compared to its suspension in rats.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that of the many ingredients advertised in shampoos as effective against hair loss, only caffeine, adenosine, placental proteins, and melatonin have limited clinical evidence supporting their efficacy, with most claimed active ingredients lacking any trial-based validation.
January 2025 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.