January 2024 in “Natural product research” The bulb and shoot of Allium longisepalum contain various compounds with potential health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Arctium lappa L. might help treat immune-related skin diseases, but more research is needed.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” Liquorice extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits, with 2.5% concentration being most effective.
April 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Yellow lupine is valuable for its high protein, fat, and beneficial compounds.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” Panax notoginseng may help with oral ulcers and hair growth.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Calotropis gigantea is a versatile plant used in traditional medicine for treating various diseases.
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” THSG from a Chinese plant helps with aging and related diseases.
July 2025 in “Food Safety and Health” American and Chinese ginseng have distinct metabolic profiles that help identify their origin.
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September 2023 in “Prostate International” Cervi Parvum Cornu complex improved urinary symptoms in men without major side effects.
February 2026 in “Food Research International” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZJUIDS51 can help regrow hair and improve scalp health in androgenic alopecia.
February 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” High doses of Lagenaria siceraria fruit powder lower FSH and LH hormone levels in male rats.
April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” A combination of Aloe vera and liquorice extracts promotes significant hair growth.
Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” Low doses of Asiasari radix extract boost stem cell growth without changing their shape.
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January 2014 in “Chinese medicine” Linkus cough syrup is effective and safe with no side effects or toxicity in rats.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Platycladi Cacumen may help treat hair loss by affecting certain biological pathways.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf extract can promote hair growth like Minoxidil.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
A new compound from Royoporus badius activates immune cells and induces inflammatory responses.
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September 2023 Tridax procumbens and ginger juice together protect the liver from paracetamol damage.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” Ramania leaf extract is non-toxic but can cause stomach ulcers at high doses.
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April 1970 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Stilbamidine and hydroxystilbamidine inhibit enzyme release from lysosomes and have effects similar to cortisol and chloroquine.
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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.
July 2025 in “Journal of Research in Siddha Medicine” Eclipta alba extract is generally safe with mild liver and kidney changes at high doses.
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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.
January 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Stauntonia hexaphylla extract can help treat hair loss by blocking certain hormones.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” Lignans from Urtica triangularis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.