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Artemisia maritima L. has strong medicinal potential, especially for treating infections and inflammation.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
October 2025 in “Benha Veterinary Medical Journal” Safflower is the most effective in protecting against liver and kidney damage, followed by silymarin and dandelion.
Iron supplements improved hemoglobin levels and combined iron and zinc reduced measles risk in Indonesian infants.
Including ineffective or unsafe doses in reviews can lead to misleading conclusions about alopecia areata treatments.
Monocyclic aromatic compounds are important for developing various drugs and treatments.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Microwave extraction is an effective, eco-friendly way to boost N. jatamansi's anti-Alzheimer's properties.
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February 2018 in “Orthopedics and rheumatology” Combining Western chemotherapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine can reduce side effects and improve immune response in treating bone and soft tissue tumors.
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December 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Phenolic compounds from Quercus acutissima leaves, especially casuarinin, may help treat acne.
March 2019 in “European Urology Supplements” Some common medications like metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors can lower PSA levels, while statins don't, and low dose finasteride significantly reduces PSA.
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Silver nanoparticles made from jackfruit leaf extract are effective against bacteria and fungi.
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
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September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
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December 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Over 50% of dermatology patients in Aseer, Saudi Arabia, use alternative treatments, often with satisfactory results.