3 citations
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August 2015 in “Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences” This study found that administering Neem ethanol extract to pregnant and lactating rats did not cause developmental abnormalities or toxicity in the offspring at tested doses.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study demonstrated that herbal therapy with oil extract increased triglyceride content in dog hair, suggesting potential benefits on coat quality that require further investigation.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study found that Convolvulus arvensis ethanolic extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss in albino mice with testosterone-induced baldness by increasing follicular density and the anagen/telogen ratio.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine” This study found that several local vegetables from Northern Thailand demonstrated significant antioxidant and 5α-reductase inhibitory activities, suggesting their potential for development into health-promoting products.
23 citations
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January 2001 in “International journal of toxicology” This review discusses the cosmetic use and safety of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Oil, finding that current data are insufficient to support their safety in formulations due to a lack of comprehensive testing.
22 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” In this study, fraction No. 3 of Oryza sativa bran extract demonstrated high unsaturated fatty acid content and significant 5α-reductase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing anti-androgenic alopecia products.
21 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” This study describes a new method for extracting red mordant dyes from wool fibers using ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid and N,N-dimethyl formamide, preserving the fibers for further examination.
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.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that ethanol extracts of Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng significantly promoted hair growth in mice, possibly by increasing IGF-1 expression.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Research Society and Development” This review highlights the effectiveness of medicinal plants in treating symptoms of hair disorders, emphasizing their antifungal and antioxidant properties as supported by 23 selected studies.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed EGCG-loaded nanohydrogels using ethyl cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol to enhance the stability and delivery of the hydrophilic drug in aloe vera gel, optimizing encapsulation efficiency and drug release properties.
February 2025 in “Journal of Nutrients” This research reviews the scientific literature on bone broth extract, exploring its nutritional composition, potential health benefits, food industry applications, and risks such as heavy metal and antibiotic contamination. Results are not reported in this summary.
October 2024 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that methanolic extract from Cnicus Benedictus leaves inhibits the growth of human cervical cancer cells in vitro and selectively targets cancer cells over normal cells, suggesting potential safety in its efficacy.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
77 citations
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August 2025 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicle-based therapies for treating various diseases, but it also notes challenges like the lack of regulatory guidelines that hinder their clinical development.
12 citations
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November 2020 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This study found that 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is the optimal ionic liquid solvent for extracting quercetin from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that berry extracts, especially black raspberry extract, may have anti-aging effects due to their high antioxidant activities.
125 citations
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December 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the extraction, purification, modification, and biological activity of polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new research findings.
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.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” This study found that extracts from Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation effects in specific cell models, suggesting potential as a source for anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.
May 2025 in “Journal of Experimental Pharmacology” This study found that Allium ascalonicum L. extract may improve insulin resistance by increasing insulin tolerance test values and lowering blood glucose levels, though more research is needed to understand its effects on metabolic disorders.
October 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study compared the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract and Eclipta alba bark extract, finding that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited greater antidiabetic activity, whereas Eclipta alba demonstrated stronger antioxidant activity.
January 2022 in “JPK Jurnal Proteksi Kesehatan” This study found that the ethanol extract of mangkokan leaf (Polyscias scutellarium) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with higher concentrations showing greater inhibition zones, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus.
September 2022 in “Ciencia Unemi” This review found that while many medicinal plants show potential antiviral and other therapeutic effects against COVID-19 based on prior studies, more rigorous clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
1 citations
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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 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicles derived from medicinal plants as therapeutics for diseases such as cancer and inflammation, suggesting they may enhance the clinical use of herbal preparations, despite the challenges posed by extract complexity and individual variability.
This study investigated the effects of ethanol leaf extracts from Ziziphus jujuba and Eclipta alba on cognitive impairments in diabetic rats, finding significant improvements in learning and memory with these treatments, along with decreased blood glucose levels over 21 days.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the ethanolic root extract of Onosma dichroantha exhibits antioxidant activity and significant antimicrobial effects against 11 bacterial species.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” This study found that a mixed extract of N. jatamansi, O. basilicum, and C. sativus, particularly when extracted via steaming and ultrasonic methods, increased antioxidant content, stimulated melanin production for black hair, and promoted hair growth in mouse models, while maintaining high cell viability.