October 2025 in “SAR Journal of Medical Biochemistry” In this research, the methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera seeds demonstrated potential antihelminthic activity in Indian adult earthworms, potentially offering fewer side effects compared to standard anthelmintic drugs like albendazole.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study demonstrated that aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana showed no acute oral toxicity at the tested dose in rats, although histological changes in kidney and liver tissues were observed.
April 2025 in “Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 )” In this study, researchers observed that Cuscuta reflexa extract mitigated inflammation and oxidative stress in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hypertrophy in Wistar rats, suggesting its potential as an adjunctive therapy for BPH.
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that the water fraction of Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract promotes hair growth by inducing telogen hair follicles in mice to enter the anagen phase and stimulating cell differentiation.
August 2025 in “Current Botany” This study suggests that Acrotrema arnottianum, a herb used in traditional medicine, contains biologically active metabolites like squalene and α-Tocopherol. It showed antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal properties against Candida albicans, while demonstrating antioxidant activity.
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
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October 2015 in “추계총회 및 학술대회” The extract promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
July 2025 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Spirulina extract may effectively promote hair growth and reduce inflammation, offering a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit and an isolated steroidal compound may reduce prostatic hyperplasia in rats induced by testosterone, suggesting potential use in managing androgen-dependent conditions.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that the ethyl acetate and chloroform fractions of Eclipta prostrata Linn. exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity in a carrageenan-induced paw edema model and showed notable anti-arthritic potential in a formaldehyde-induced arthritis model.
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February 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study suggests that Wrightia tinctoria extract, particularly its components Quercetin and Indirubin, may play a role in promoting hair growth when tested on albino male Wistar rats.
April 2024 in “International journal of clinical trials” In this study, researchers found that a standardized extract of Sesbania grandiflora (SesZen-Bio™) improved hair density and thickness, as well as increased serum ferritin levels, over an 8-week period among participants, suggesting enhanced keratin production and follicle growth.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study evaluated the wedelolactone content and antimicrobial activity of Eclipta alba and Wedelia chinensis extracts, finding a potential relationship between the concentration of wedelolactone and their in vitro antimicrobial effects against several pathogenic bacteria and yeast.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that Si extract, cryptomeridiol, and SiAgNPs have the ability to induce cell death and prevent cell growth in HepG2 liver cancer cells, suggesting cryptomeridiol's potential as a phytochemical component in developing new therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma using nanotechnology in vitro.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that hot water extract of Hydrangea serrata leaf and hydrangenol promoted hair growth by enhancing 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, stimulating dermal papilla cell growth, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic effects in cell cultures, mice, and human skin organoid models.
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May 2022 in “Research and reports in urology” This study found that Caesalpinia bonduc seed extracts significantly reduced prostate weight and improved prostate tissue morphology in Wistar rats with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia.
March 2012 in “Al-Azhar Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the n-butanol extract of Russelia equisetiformis showed the strongest antidepressant effect, while its hydro-alcohol extract demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects.
January 2020 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” This study found that Eclipta alba Hassk. (Bhrungraj) significantly inhibited the growth of human liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential as an anticancer agent.
October 2024 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study found that the F6 formulation of a hair tonic containing EDS and ATG extracts produced the most significant hair growth in rabbits, without causing skin irritation and remaining stable throughout the observation period.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that the hydroalcoholic extract of the Dorema aucheri plant, especially at a 5% concentration, enhanced diabetic wound healing in male rats, improving re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and neovascularization more effectively than other tested concentrations.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a hair serum formulated with extracts of Murraya koenigii and Clitoria ternatea demonstrated strong antifungal activity and effective dandruff management, based on laboratory evaluations.
January 2022 in “Healthy Tadulako Journal” This study found no difference in the physical stability of hair tonic preparations made from sansevieria leaves extract, regardless of whether maceration or soxhletation methods were used.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines the use of horsetail extract in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-enhancing properties due to its rich phytochemical content, but notes that standardization and clinical validation remain challenges.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This review highlights that various parts of Eclipta prostrata contain compounds with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and hair growth-promoting effects, among other activities.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” This study suggests that compounds from Sansevieria trifasciata Prain may have promising potential as effective 5α-reductase inhibitors for alopecia treatment, outperforming finasteride in binding affinity tests.
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March 2022 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” In this study, Artemisia sieversiana extract was found to safely promote hair follicle dermal papilla cell growth and inhibit hair loss through anti-androgen, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects at a cellular level.
September 2024 in “Makassar Natural Product Journal (MNPJ)” This study reviews previous research on the development of pharmaceutical formulations using Carthamus tinctorius L., a traditional medicinal plant with antioxidant and immunostimulant properties, identifying the creation of various forms such as syrups, emulsions, granules, and nanoparticles.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study found that Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts significantly increased hair growth and related gene activity in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting potential use in alopecia treatment.
In a study on hair loss treatment, researchers found that a serum containing Cinchona succirubra extract and caffeine improved hair density and reduced hair loss in individuals with acute telogen effluvium after 16 weeks of use, with significant improvements observable after just 4 weeks.