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GlossaryPunicaceae

botanical family including pomegranate trees and shrubs

Punicaceae is a botanical family that includes the pomegranate (Punica granatum) as its most well-known member. This family is characterized by deciduous shrubs or small trees with simple, opposite leaves and large, showy flowers. The pomegranate fruit is notable for its thick rind and numerous seeds encased in juicy arils, which are rich in antioxidants and have various health benefits.

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Molecular Docking Studies and ADME-Tox Prediction of Phytocompounds from Punica Granatum Peel as a Potential Anti-Alopecia Treatment

research Molecular Docking Studies and ADME-Tox Prediction of Phytocompounds from Punica Granatum Peel as a Potential Anti-Alopecia Treatment

May 2024 in “EAS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology”

Pomegranate peel compounds may help treat hair loss.

research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review

32 citations, January 2021 in “Molecules”

Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.

Ethnopharmacological Survey of Home Remedies Used for Treatment of Hair and Scalp and Their Methods of Preparation in the West Bank, Palestine

research Ethnopharmacological Survey of Home Remedies Used for Treatment of Hair and Scalp and Their Methods of Preparation in the West Bank, Palestine

22 citations, July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine”

Natural remedies for hair and scalp issues are still widely used in Palestine.

research Cosmetic Potential of Southeast Asian Herbs: An Overview

17 citations, February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews”

Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.

research The Wonder of Herbs to Treat Alopecia

4 citations, October 2016

Herbs like aloe vera and amla are effective and safe for treating hair loss.

research Medicinal Plants Use for Home Remedies in Sri Lanka: A Review

December 2021 in “International journal of minor fruits, medicinal and aromatic plants”

The document concludes that in Sri Lanka, 25 common plants are traditionally used as home remedies for various health issues due to their medicinal properties.

Screening of Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Punica Granatum L. (Pomegranate) Leaves Extracts and Its Potential to Exhibit Antidandruff and Anti-Lice Effect

research Screening of Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Punica Granatum L. (Pomegranate) Leaves Extracts and Its Potential to Exhibit Antidandruff and Anti-Lice Effect

14 citations, April 2021 in “Heliyon”

Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.