May 2023 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” In this study, researchers assessed the effects of a shampoo containing pomelo peel essential oil and Bồ Kết on hair growth in shaved white mice, finding it promoted faster, longer, and denser hair growth compared to untreated mice.
January 2018 in “Modern approaches in drug designing” This case study provides preliminary evidence that kunzea oil may stimulate hair regrowth in horses, suggesting potential for further exploration in hair loss management.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” This study explored the stem of Moullava spicata and found it to be rich in secondary metabolites and natural antioxidants, showing significant concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, which supports its ethnomedicinal use and provides a basis for further pharmacological research.
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that grape pomace from Georgian winemaking contains significant tocopherols and antioxidant activity, suggesting it could be a valuable resource for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
March 2024 in “Journal of biobased materials and bioenergy” In this study, tea tree oil was found to have substantial antibacterial activity and promote proliferation and migration of hair follicle stem cells in vitro, indicating potential benefits for treating scalp alopecia areata.
15 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This commentary discusses the potential of natural volatiles in medical aromatherapy, highlighting their ability to synergize with other drugs and modulate biological processes, but reports no new results.
June 2025 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” This study optimized the extraction process and established quality standards for Pomelo peel essential oil from Vinh Long, Vietnam, identifying specific conditions that improved extraction yield and validating a high-precision method for limonene quantification.
June 2026 in “Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi” This study observed that biodegradable PVA/agar films with incorporated Achillea millefolium L. essential oil, especially at 1% (v/v), demonstrated good mechanical performance and selective antibacterial activity against E. coli, suggesting their potential as wound dressings.
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January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Santolina oil was effective in controlling experimental candidiasis in both in vitro and in vivo settings and enhanced the effectiveness of clotrimazole against Candida albicans in vitro.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this review, the authors examined the bioactive compounds in rosemary, noting its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound-healing, and anticancer activities, and highlighted its use in traditional medicine and cosmetics for conditions such as aging, baldness, and sun damage.
October 2020 in “Journal of bio innovation” In this study, DanEra, an herbal hair tonic from Pomegranate and Beetroot extracts, showed equivalent effectiveness to the standard drug Ketoconazole in microbiological tests and provided significant relief from severe dandruff in all volunteers within 10 days.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” This review discusses rosemary's potential health benefits, including improved scalp circulation and skin protection, but reports no new clinical findings and highlights the need for better regulation and safety data on herbal medicines.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences” This review explores the diverse roles of rosemary, covering its nutritional and medicinal uses, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, and evaluates various extraction methods, with a focus on sustainable practices and commercial prospects.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” This article reviews the historical and therapeutic aspects of aromatherapy, discussing its effects on psychological and physical well-being but providing no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science” This review discusses the natural habitat, taxonomy, phytochemical components, pharmacological activities, and potential medical applications of Tridax procumbens but reports no new experimental findings.
March 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this review, the authors examined the potential benefits of using wood tar in dermatology and cosmetics in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on its historical application in skin care and its worldwide usage.
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October 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that ethanol extract and n-hexane fraction of rampai leaves may stimulate hair growth in rabbits, showing potential as an anti-alopecia treatment.
May 2026 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explores the complex mechanisms of skin aging, including cellular senescence and disrupted communication, and highlights rejuvenation strategies like gene expression rewiring and microbiome modulation, offering potential frameworks for regenerative therapies and precise interventions in skin and systemic aging.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
This review of Lawsonia inermis L., or henna, details its bioactive compounds and historical uses in Unani medicine, including treatment for various conditions like ulcers and jaundice, while highlighting its potential for wound healing, hepatoprotective, and other effects, though further research is needed.
January 2022 in “Acta botanica Caucasica” This study evaluated herbal cosmetic products used in Turkiye, identifying 140 plant species and highlighting walnut, common nettle, and grape as popular for various traditional uses.
183 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
39 citations
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July 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this animal study, researchers found that cedrol, a constituent from Platycladus orientalis, significantly promoted hair growth in a dose-dependent manner in female C57BL/6 mice, surpassing results from blank control and 2% minoxidil groups over 21 days.
26 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the potential of herbal treatments like Saw palmetto, Green tea, and Rosemary as alternatives to conventional drugs for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these herbs may inhibit the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
24 citations
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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.
23 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Oleo Science” This review discusses the use of supercritical carbon dioxide for extracting rice bran oil, noting its advantages over conventional methods for preserving nutrients and antioxidants, but provides no new experimental results.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” This review discusses the phytoconstituents and biological properties of T. orientalis and T. occidentalis, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” In this animal study, cedrol treatment reduced chemotherapy-induced alopecia in mice by preventing hair follicle damage, while minoxidil did not prevent alopecia under similar conditions.