170 citations,
September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
50 citations,
February 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Ginseng may help treat cancer and reduce treatment side effects, but more research is needed.
19 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “Case reports in emergency medicine” Eating Citrullus colocynthis can cause severe intestinal bleeding and damage.
6 citations,
May 2018 in “Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)” Adding yeast extract and methyl jasmonate to Eclipta alba cell cultures increased the production of the compound wedelolactone.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Timosaponin BII, a plant extract, was found to promote hair growth in mice, similarly to minoxidil.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” The review concludes that the Ziziphus species, especially jujube, may promote hair growth and have various health benefits, warranting more research.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and potential for medical and nutritional use.
1 citations,
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Nutricosmetics with active ingredients can help with hair loss and improve hair growth.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” Licorice helps with acne, eczema, dandruff, hair growth, and skin health but may raise blood pressure.
October 2023 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is effective and safe for use in herbal soaps and hair oils, promoting skin and hair health.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Pumpkin seeds may improve health due to their rich nutrients and potential to treat various conditions.
September 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” The herbal shampoo is less damaging and improves hair's appearance.
March 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” The herbal shampoo with Momordica charantia and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis is safe and promotes hair growth and scalp health.
287 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” The ginseng market has potential for growth and needs new products and better marketing.
95 citations,
April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
67 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.
54 citations,
May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
51 citations,
September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
51 citations,
May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
42 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
40 citations,
November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
39 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
26 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
9 citations,
January 1966 in “Economic botany” Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.