August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this study, significant relief from symptoms of Darunaka, such as itching and dryness, was observed in a 14-year-old patient following treatment with an Ayurvedic formulation made from mango seed and Terminalia chebula powders.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This report details the development of a PSR™ Terminalia extract with antioxidant and anti-aging potential, highlighting its rich composition in phenolic acids, polysaccharides, and organic acids, without new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that Terminalia chebula fruit extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by activating specific signaling pathways and inhibiting 5α-reductase, showing effectiveness comparable to finasteride.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” In this case study, a 27-year-old male with premature greying of hair saw significant improvement in hair whitening after ten weeks of treatment with Unani formulations, despite no family history or systemic disorder.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.