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August 2025 in “Seeds” This review examines the potential of Cucurbitaceae seeds, such as those from watermelon, melon, and pumpkin, as sustainable and innovative ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their rich bioactive composition and benefits for skin and hair, despite challenges like environmental instability and low permeability.
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May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the nutrient profile and potential health benefits of pumpkin and watermelon seeds, concluding they are underutilized and could be developed into various nutraceuticals.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the traditional uses of Citrullus colocynthis for various conditions like cancer and jaundice but reports no new clinical results, underscoring its role in folk medicine.
June 2026 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This abstract highlights that jojoba is a versatile plant recognized for its drought resistance and utility in desert regions, with its oil offering various pharmacological benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, though commercial cultivation challenges exist due to seedling variability.