17 citations
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the traditional use and potential therapeutic activities of Asiasari Radix in drug discovery, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a liposomal-encapsulated Sesbania grandiflora formulation significantly improved hair and scalp health in adults with hair loss over 180 days, showing enhanced hair density, thickness, growth rate, and tensile strength compared to placebo, with no related adverse events reported.
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March 2023 in “Life” This study found that the aerial parts (leaves and flowers) of Scorzonera undulata from southwest Tunisia demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and beneficial biological properties compared to its tubers.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, with effects comparable to metformin.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This study reported that in mice with rapamycin-induced thymic atrophy, Angelica sinensis promoted thymic cortical regeneration and functional recovery by activating the Wnt/CTNNB1/Foxn1 signaling pathway and improving inflammatory microenvironment, suggesting its potential benefit against immune aging.
November 2025 in “Сибирский научный медицинский журнал” In this study, TS-13, an antioxidant, accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia but did not completely prevent cyclophosphamide's hair loss effects, showing potential for mitigating such side effects without interfering with the drug's therapeutic action.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the diverse potential medicinal properties of kavalactones from Alpinia zerumbet, which include antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, among others, and suggests fields for further research.
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December 2001 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, certain Chinese herbal medicines were found to significantly stimulate or inhibit hair growth in an in vitro organ culture model of mouse vibrissa follicles.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
June 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that lipids extracted from Schizochytrium sp. significantly enhanced the proliferation and survival of dermal papilla cells under oxidative stress, reduced reactive oxygen species, inhibited ferroptosis, and promoted antioxidant genes, which improved hair growth in experimental settings, suggesting a potential treatment for alopecia.
May 2024 in “Brain disorders” In this animal study, agmatine exhibited a protective effect against seizures related to hormone fluctuations, with results suggesting that its anticonvulsant properties may involve interactions with central neurosteroids in female rats experiencing progesterone withdrawal.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This study found that the ethanolic extracts of G. glabra and Z. mauritiana roots did not prevent androgenic alopecia in a testosterone-induced animal model.
April 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that essential oils from A. sinensis and L. sinense 'chuanxiong' were safe and significantly promoted hair regrowth in mice with dehydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia, outperforming 3% minoxidil in follicle number and dermal thickness improvements, suggesting potential use in hair loss treatments.
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January 2022 in “Food & Function” This study found that fruit extracts from certain Egyptian Sabal species demonstrated significant anti-androgenic activity and potential therapeutic effects against benign prostatic hyperplasia in rat models and cell lines.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the extracts of Serenoa repens, when evaluated through chemical, biological, and in silico methods, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pro-apoptotic, and anti-androgenic activities against prostate cancer cell lines, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits and directing future pharmaceutical development.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, Clitoria ternatea Linn., a plant from the pea family, is noted for potential health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, though human trial evidence is lacking and research on consistent quality is needed for practical applications.
June 2026 in “Food & medicine homology.” This study suggests that Epimedium can serve as a complementary and alternative treatment for chronic bone and joint diseases, potentially laying the groundwork for its clinical application.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that deoxyshikonin promoted wound healing in diabetic mice, suggesting it may contribute to wound repair in patients with diabetes.
May 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Qu-shi-yu-fa Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and strengthening.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” This study found that combining shikimic acid with Prunus mume fruit extract significantly reduces type I 5α-reductase levels in testosterone-stressed skin sebocytes, surpassing the effects of shikimic acid or standard acne treatments alone, and shows promise for stable, non-irritating acne remedies in cosmetic formulations.
This study found that a complex extract of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen improved menopause symptoms in an ovariectomized rat model by enhancing blood lipid metabolism and reducing osteoporosis, without increasing risks of side effects like endometriosis, unlike conventional hormone-replacement therapy.
November 2020 in “Food Science and Technology” Ziziphus jujube Mill extract can naturally protect corn from fungi.
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January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” In a study on nude mice, topical application of Chrysanthemum zawadskii extracts stimulated hair growth and increased hair follicle numbers, suggesting potential for alopecia therapy.
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January 2009 This study found that topical application of Russelia equisetiformis methanol extract significantly increased hair growth in albino Wistar rats, potentially due to its triterpene and flavonoid content.
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January 1988 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” This study found that Polygonum multiflorum and Panax japonicum extracts could promote hair regrowth in mice, suggesting potential use as hair tonics.
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January 2011 in “China Modern Medicine” In this study, Chinese Herbal Hair Renewal Liquid significantly improved microcirculation disturbance in mice's auricles induced by adrenaline compared with 75% ethanol.
March 2024 in “Birth defects research” This correspondence comments on a 2023 study by Nagaoka et al. regarding the maternal–fetal safety of an aqueous extract of Casearia sylvestris leaves in rats, but it does not provide new results or data.
October 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that supplemented Erzhi Wan enhanced hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia and identified potential mechanisms through oxidative stress and signaling pathways.