October 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that applying a hair mist with dandelion extract before heat perming improved wave efficiency, tensile strength, and hair cuticle condition compared to a base mist or no pretreatment, demonstrating the extract's protective effects against heat damage.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This article explores the use of homeopathy in aesthetic medicine, discussing various remedies like Silicea 30 and Arnica 30 for conditions such as wrinkles and acne, and highlighting their holistic approach targeting underlying causes without reported side effects.
March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of Asteraceae plants as antidiabetic agents and their beneficial effects on conditions such as cardiovascular disease and liver cirrhosis, suggesting their use as food and nutraceuticals could help manage diabetes.
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September 2010 in “Fitoterapia” This study found that the EtOAc extract of Tridax procumbens aerial parts significantly inhibited rat paw edema and COX enzyme activity, suggesting its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” This review explores lifestyle modifications for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing dietary, physical, and supplementation strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” This review examines around 68 plant sources from six major plant families, assessing their scientific rationale and use by the cosmeceutical industry for applications like anti-ageing and sun protection.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This review presents current evidence on medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, used in acne treatment, highlighting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies due to issues like antibiotic resistance and high cost.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In a comparative genomic study, researchers observed significant genetic differences among the three chemical races of the alga Botryococcus braunii, leading them to propose reclassifying these races as distinct species based on their unique genomic characteristics.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” This review explores the phytochemistry and phytopharmacology of Urtica dioica but reports no new experimental findings, focusing on its traditional uses and range of bioactive constituents.
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, the methanol-ultrasound extract of Dendropanax morbifera leaf showed potential for use in functional cosmetics and hair growth products due to its high antioxidant capacity and effects on growth factor expression without cytotoxicity.
8 citations
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February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” This study determined that most elemental concentrations in Mexican medicinal plants were similar to agricultural products, with bromine being an exception.
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, Rosa multiflora root extracts showed strong antioxidant activity and promoted expression of growth factors IGF1 and PDGFB, suggesting potential use as a natural hair growth agent.
5 citations
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December 2015 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” In this study, the aqueous extract from Phthirusa pyrifolia leaves significantly decreased testosterone levels in male Wistar rats without causing liver or kidney damage, suggesting potential effects on libido and reproduction.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This study found that bio fabricated herbal silver nanoparticles from Blumea lacera extracts demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and notable anti-inflammatory effects, though their antioxidant capacity was insignificant compared to the extract.
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July 2022 in “Han'gug sigpum yeong'yang gwahag hoeji/Journal of the Korean society of food science and nutrition” In this study, ELE was found to protect against oxidative stress-induced testosterone reduction in TM3 Leydig cells by increasing testosterone synthesis and decreasing its conversion.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” This paper suggests that to better protect traditional and indigenous knowledge, TKDL should expand its database or establish a separate confidential resource for indigenous, tribal, and nomadic communities.
1 citations
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May 2014 in “Lipid Technology” This news review reports on the latest developments in lipid technology but presents no new research findings.
May 2026 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” The researchers reported that integrating the naturopathic complex Detoxil into standard therapy for chronic dermatoses enhances detoxification, normalizes metabolic markers, and accelerates symptom resolution, suggesting potential benefits for managing skin conditions.
This study investigated the mechanisms of Platycladi Cacumen in treating androgenetic alopecia, identifying potential key components and targets but found no specific targets or regulatory mechanisms.
This research highlights selenium's critical roles in various biological processes and underscores the potential health impacts of both its deficiency and excess, including increased mortality risk, poor immune function, and neurological issues.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review highlights the potential of herbal remedies as complementary options for breast cancer care, noting benefits like immune modulation and reduced chemotherapy side effects, in contrast to conventional treatments that often cause significant side effects and long-term health issues.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” This review underscores the importance of phytotherapeutic compounds and adjuncts in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome but does not present new clinical evidence.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study describes the development of an herbal hair oil using thirteen ingredients to address various hair problems like baldness, dandruff, and hair damage, although the abstract does not report results or evaluate efficacy.
This study found that lateral root formation in plants in response to L. bicolor volatiles involves complex signaling processes, potentially including unknown proteins, CRKs, and ABA pathways.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review traces the historical understanding and treatment of acne across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, but provides no new clinical findings.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.