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February 2019 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Zizyphus lotus leaves and fruits have strong antidiabetic effects and potential skin benefits.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” This study found that compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Ners” This research abstract discusses the growing interest in essential oils for hair growth, emphasizing that while some studies suggest their bioactive ingredients may stimulate hair growth, more investigation is needed to understand their mechanisms and effects fully.
36 citations
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, Geranium sibiricum L. extract promoted hair growth in vitro with human dermal papilla cells and in vivo in mice, outperforming minoxidil by proliferating cells and stimulating growth factor expression, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
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January 2017 in “Food & Nutrition Research” In this study, rice bran mineral extract increased expression of anagen-related proteins and decreased inflammatory markers in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for hair growth enhancement and prevention of hair loss.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “RSC Advances” Cedrol cream is more effective and safe for promoting hair growth than traditional treatments.
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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.
September 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers developed an herbal hair tonic using ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, and neem, and evaluated its antibacterial, antifungal, and hair strength-enhancing properties, though specific results are not reported.
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.
May 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study reviewed the significance of herbal hair oils in addressing common hair problems such as baldness, hair fall, and dandruff, suggesting they may offer a safer alternative with fewer side effects compared to synthetic treatments.
April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study developed and tested a herbal hair growth tonic using medicinal plant extracts on animal models, reporting higher anagen/telogen ratio, follicular density, and hair length compared to controls, suggesting it as a potential natural alternative to synthetic products.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
This study suggests that bioactives like Curcumin, Quercetin, and "Tulsi" may relieve chemotherapy-induced adverse drug reactions in cancer patients, potentially reducing resistance and recurrence.
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.
October 2024 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, researchers developed a halal shampoo containing Centella asiatica and Phyllanthus emblica extracts, finding that a formula with specific concentrations exhibited high antioxidant activity and ideal physicochemical properties for hair cleansing and potential hair growth promotion.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the physiopathology of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates various traditional and emerging treatments, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the need for enhanced treatment strategies.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This review discusses various plants and herbal formulations traditionally used for hair growth and notes their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic hair loss treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this animal study, researchers found that cedrol, a constituent from Platycladus orientalis, significantly promoted hair growth in a dose-dependent manner in female C57BL/6 mice, surpassing results from blank control and 2% minoxidil groups over 21 days.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, the authors reported that feeding cashmere goats with essential oil-cobalt significantly enhanced their growth, meat quality, and fiber quality, while stimulating immune-related physiological changes.
25 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
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.
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April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study suggests that gel containing OSF3 loaded in niosomes offers high transfollicular penetration for topical anti-androgenic alopecia treatment with minimal systemic effect.
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that bee venom promoted hair growth in mice and inhibited a key enzyme involved in testosterone conversion, suggesting its potential as a 5α-reductase inhibitor and hair growth promoter.
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May 2021 in “Plants” This study found that the n-hexane fraction from Leea indica leaves significantly increased hair growth in mice and showed potential as a natural treatment for alopecia.
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January 2011 in “Journal of natural pharmaceuticals” This study suggests that extract from Musa paradisiaca unripe fruit may promote hair growth in mice, indicating potential as a hair growth treatment.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Blumea eriantha silver nanoparticles promoted hair growth in treated animals, with activity comparable to minoxidil in terms of anagen follicle transition.