September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” In this study, researchers observed a possible correlation between hair loss patterns and Mizaj (temperament) types, suggesting that hair loss patterns might serve as a diagnostic index for identifying individual temperaments according to the Unani system of medicine.
This review evaluates the literature on the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and therapeutic potential of Darmana Turki (Artemisia maritima L.) and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2019 in “International journal of scientific reports” This case study observed that Unani medicine appeared effective for hair regrowth in a 16-year-old with alopecia areata after 45 days of treatment.
This article describes the use of Croton tiglum seeds and Zingiber officianalis extract in treating alopecia areata with significant results, but does not report new clinical findings.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” In this overview, researchers highlighted the potential for using traditional knowledge from Ayurveda and other systems to identify plant compounds for herbal cosmetics, emphasizing a hair serum that hydrates the scalp and promotes hair growth as an area of interest. Results were not reported.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles existing knowledge on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, a plant with potential health benefits traditionally used in Ayurveda and other healing systems, encouraging further exploration of its therapeutic potential.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles existing knowledge on the botanical characteristics, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, highlighting its potential therapeutic properties and encouraging further pharmacological and phytochemical exploration of this traditionally used medicinal plant.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This review correlates modern biomedical and Unani medical perspectives on PCOS, suggesting that integrating both approaches might improve symptom management and quality of life for affected women, though it reports no new clinical results.
This source highlights Amla's potential as a natural remedy due to its high vitamin C, fiber, iron, and antioxidant content, marking its benefits in slowing aging, enhancing hair and skin health, managing diabetes, and exhibiting anticancer, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects.
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May 2018 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science” This paper presents diagnostic characteristics obtained from various analytical methods to support the pharmacognostic standardization of Lawsonia inermis L. leaf, commonly known as henna.
October 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this review, the researchers compared the traditional use of Senna Makki in Unani medicine for various ailments to modern pharmacological evidence, endorsing its role as a laxative but indicating further research is needed for its efficacy in other therapeutic areas.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” In this review, researchers compiled and analyzed existing data on the traditional uses, chemical components, and biological activities of the plant Eclipta alba, commonly utilized in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for treating various ailments including liver disorders, hair loss, and skin conditions.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This article discusses the potential of Bhringraj, a plant used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, for its significant bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications, emphasizing the importance of its extraction processes and its demonstrated non-toxic nature in rat and mice studies at high doses.
January 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This paper discusses approaches to prevent Telogen Effluvium, a common form of hair fall, by modifying lifestyle factors as recommended in the Unani System of Medicine, which suggests maintaining balance in six essential elements for health before resorting to drug treatments.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This review discusses the chemical composition, pharmacological properties, and ethnomedical applications of Myrtus communis Linn and reports no new clinical results.
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October 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” This review highlights various pharmacological activities of the herbal plant Hansraj (Adiantum capillus-veneris), including antioxidant, wound healing, anti-microbial, and anti-diabetic effects, but stresses the need for further research and clinical trials to confirm these potential benefits and safety concerns.
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June 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Research” This review highlights the promising therapeutic potential of Bacopa monnieri in treating various health conditions, particularly related to neuropharmacology, but emphasizes the need for further clinical research.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review summarizes the pharmacological and therapeutic uses of Calotropis gigantea latex, noting its traditional applications in treating skin diseases, wounds, and asthma, as well as its potential in addressing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to its rich bioactive compound content.
February 2026 in “Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology” In this study, both Unani formulations tested were effective in managing Telogen Effluvium, with Itrifal Kishneezi and Roghan Amla showing slightly faster early results in reducing hair shedding, although overall efficacy between the two treatments was comparable.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health (IJPMH)” This study explored the effects of a 50% hydroalcoholic UPBF extract on BPH in testosterone propionate-induced rats, finding significant improvements in prostate-related parameters and lower urinary tract symptoms at a 200 mg/kg dose, suggesting potential use in BPH management.
April 2021 in “International journal of advanced ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha and homeopathy” This article explores the role of homeopathy in addressing hair fall and promoting hair regrowth, discussing the hair cycle, alopecia, and featuring a case history, but specific results are not reported.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This report suggests that a Unani formulation, jawarish Falafali, effectively reduced symptoms and TSH levels in a 35-year-old woman with hypothyroidism over two months, while T3 and T4 levels remained normal.
July 2019 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” This paper reviews classical Unani texts and scientific research on Cuscuta reflexa, covering its traditional uses and pharmacological properties, but presents no new clinical results.
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March 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses traditional therapies used in the Indian subcontinent, covering practices like Ayurveda and homeopathy, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for rigorous studies.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This review summarizes research finding over 150 new molecules with various biological activities from traditional herbal medicines studied in China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
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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.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review highlights the beneficial effects of certain herbal drugs in treating skin diseases, such as their healing, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor-promoting activities, emphasizing recent technical advancements in the field over the past 17 years.
February 2024 in “International journal of advanced academic studies” This review article outlines the common acquired causes of hair loss, aiming to equip general physicians with essential knowledge for diagnosing and managing hair loss and baldness. Results are not reported.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Agricultural Invention” This review highlights the therapeutic properties and nutritional value of amla (Phyllanthus emblica), noting its high vitamin C content and diverse pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and antioxidant effects, as evidenced in traditional medicine practices.