2 citations
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June 2013 in “Herba Polonica” This study found that a methanolic extract of Elephantopus scaber leaves significantly promoted hair growth in rats, suggesting it may have beneficial effects for hair treatment.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that P. cornucopiae extract showed antioxidant and protective effects on human skin fibroblasts, suggesting its potential as an antiaging agent by preventing oxidative stress-induced collagen breakdown.
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.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers identified nine FDA-approved drugs that activate the Wnt signaling pathway, with Aminoacridine, especially when combined with Minoxidil, showing promising effects on hair and nail growth in mice, suggesting potential treatments for hair and nail loss pending further clinical trials.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential benefits of a nutraceutical with biooptimized botanical extracts for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; ongoing studies aim to validate its efficacy.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” This study found that a combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts at a 3:2 ratio showed improved hair growth activity compared to individual extracts and controls.
November 2024 in “Biophysical Chemistry” This study analyzed the swelling behavior of human hair during permanent waving treatment, finding that both the microstructure and macrostructure of intermediate filaments swell simultaneously at the initial stage, and while partially destructed by reduction, they are considerably restored through oxidation.
January 2026 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” In this study, oral administration of wheat sprout extract significantly protected rats against skin damage caused by acrylamide exposure by enhancing antioxidant defenses, reducing oxidative stress, and preserving skin structure, highlighting its potential as a sustainable protective agent against environmental skin toxins.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This report describes an elderly woman whose nonclassic 11-hydroxylase deficiency, presenting as acne and male pattern alopecia, may have been ameliorated by Ashwagandha root in a dose-related manner.
April 2017 in “Advances in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Open Access” This study found that hydro alcoholic extract from the stem of Musa paradisiacal inhibited alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes in vitro, suggesting potential antidiabetic benefits.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This study suggests that activating the PPARs/SHH-mitochondrial axis may enhance diabetic wound healing by improving endothelial cell metabolism and angiogenesis, indicating potential for PPAR agonists in treating diabetic foot ulcers.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium leaves demonstrated cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cancer cells and induced apoptosis, suggesting potential as a cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
14 citations
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June 2024 in “Food Chemistry X” This review highlights that pomegranate leaf exhibits potential health benefits, such as anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects in vitro and in animal models, but calls for comprehensive human clinical trials to confirm these therapeutic benefits and ensure safety.
55 citations
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July 2020 in “International Wound Journal” This study evaluated the feasibility of a single-center, three-arm trial to assess fat grafting with or without PRP for diabetic foot ulcers, finding high patient engagement and indicating that a multi-center trial could be safe and feasible.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that standardized para rubber seed oil may be a safe and effective bio-oil for stimulating hair growth and reducing hair loss, exhibiting comparable effects to minoxidil, dutasteride, and vitamin C in certain laboratory settings.
February 2024 in “Mağallaẗ Al-Iqtiṣād Al-Manzilī - Ǧāmiʿaẗ Al-Munūfiyyaẗ” This study reported that Egyptian and Omani men with obesity had similar nutritional and lifestyle factors contributing to their condition, highlighting the importance of diet and physical activity in managing obesity.
November 2025 in “Communications Materials” This research demonstrated that transforming pomelo peel into expanded sponges and carbonized aerogels can accelerate hemostasis and enhance healing in diabetic wounds while eradicating bacterial biofilms, offering an eco-friendly solution for wound care from agricultural waste.
13 citations
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” In human follicular cells, this study found that an Annurca apple-based dietary supplement may stimulate the production of hair keratins, suggesting potential benefits for hair growth.
16 citations
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August 2022 in “Biogerontology”
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair wax stick formulated with extracts of Tulsi, Amla, and Bhringraj demonstrated favorable styling, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, suggesting it as a safe, natural alternative to synthetic hair styling products.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated shampoo formulations containing banana corm extract and found that they possess favorable physical and stability characteristics, suggesting potential as a natural haircare product.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” This study found that Polygoni multiflori Radix water extracts accelerated hair regrowth and hair follicle development in mice, showing a safer profile compared to minoxidil.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that Ginseng and Albizia extracts, when used together, protected human dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress-induced senescence, and inhibited genes that suppress hair growth, indicating their potential in preventing age-related hair density reduction.
May 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this clinical study, the researchers found that a standardized wheat polar lipid complex, in both oil and powder form, significantly reduced hair shedding and improved hair growth in 99 women with acute telogen effluvium over 56 to 84 days.
December 2021 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This literature review found that combinations of certain herbal extracts with coconut oil, such as Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Centella asiatica, promoted hair growth in animals over 30 days, with varied results across rat and rabbit models.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study found that petroleum ether extract of Abrus precatorius leaves at 300 mg/kg promoted hair growth in animal models similarly to 2% minoxidil.
July 2024 in “Journal of Rare Diseases” This review describes the genetic and phenotypic diversity of Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome, highlighting new DCAF17 gene variants and their varying clinical implications.