5 citations
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November 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy review” Impatiens plants have potential health benefits but need more research.
120 citations
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Planta Medica” Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
July 2021 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” PMC shows promise as a treatment for hair loss.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “PubMed” Henna significantly promotes hair growth and reduces androgen levels in mice with alopecia.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” Traditional medicinal plants are still widely used and could help local development and inter-ethnic relationships.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Tectona grandis leaves may help treat hair loss and inflammation.
9 citations
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May 2017 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” Glycyrrhiza glabra has various medicinal properties, including antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Peperomia pellucida is safe to eat and has strong antioxidant benefits.
March 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Gunja has potential for hair growth, fertility control, immune support, and more, but needs careful handling due to toxicity.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “Food science & nutrition” Bergamot may improve heart health, skin conditions, and mood, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
44 citations
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
Some plants may help with hair growth but need more scientific evidence.
February 2026 in “Materials” Hops can reduce skin irritation and are effective in cosmetics.
16 citations
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October 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Crataeva nurvala leaves may help reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Fenugreek seeds help with diabetes and cholesterol, while leaves fight microbes and dandruff.
Equisetum debile extract may help with hair loss by inhibiting enzymes and reducing inflammation.
4 citations
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April 2005 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Mutamba may help treat hair loss due to its tannins and other compounds.
3 citations
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January 2014 Green tea extract hair tonic is stable at room temperature, promotes hair growth better than minoxidil, and is safe for use.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Research” Bacopa monnieri, or Brahmi, is a traditional herb that may improve memory and treat various conditions, but more research is needed.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Maidenhair fern extract reduced anxiety and depression in rats and may work due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
November 2023 in “TẠP CHÍ KHOA HỌC TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC TẾ HỒNG BÀNG” Leersia hexandra contains syringaresinol, mayuenolid, and ciwujiaton.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” Kalimantan herbal plants have beneficial compounds supporting traditional medicine and potential therapeutic uses.
44 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Food Science” The best way to extract saponins from Eclipta prostrasta is using 70% ethanol, at 70°C for 3 hours with a 14:1 liquid to solid ratio.
March 2026 in “Israel Journal of Plant Sciences” Endophytic bacteria in Eclipta prostrata help the plant tolerate stress and boost its medicinal properties.