July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene may be repurposed to treat psoriasis.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
July 2024 in “Anti-Infective Agents” The herbal shampoo effectively treats dandruff without harmful side effects.
April 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Poly herbal shampoo powders are effective for hair care and meet modern needs.
February 2025 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for diseases.
Cepharanthine could be a strong antiviral against COVID-19.
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September 2020 in “Molecular Brain” The anti-viral drug Elvitegravir may protect brain cells from damage related to neurodegenerative diseases.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” Traditional healers in Pabna, Bangladesh, use various plants to treat different health issues.
A paste made from ginger and croton seeds effectively treated Alopecia Areata.
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December 2004 in “Choice Reviews Online” The document summarized how various modern drugs are made.
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September 2024 in “Perspectives in Clinical Research” Drug repurposing offers faster, cheaper drug development but faces challenges like safety, ethics, and funding.
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
December 2024 in “Plant Science Today” Phyla nodiflora contains compounds that may help treat diabetes, alopecia, cancer, and anti-diuresis.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The polyherbal shampoo effectively cleans hair and promotes growth without harmful chemicals.
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October 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” The dry herbal powder shampoo showed promise but needs more work to enhance quality and safety.
December 2021 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” The traditional herbal formulas Yongdamsagan-Tang and Paljung-san, along with the drug finasteride, can reduce inflammation and may work together without affecting each other's effectiveness against benign prostatic hyperplasia.
February 2026 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” The polyherbal shampoo is a safe and effective natural treatment for dandruff and scalp infections.
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January 2011 The polyherbal ointment significantly promotes hair growth.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves hair health.
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September 2025 in “Plant Science Today” The herbal mix of hibiscus and vitex shows promise for treating autoimmune diseases due to its effectiveness and low toxicity.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal shampoo effectively cleans hair and promotes growth without harmful chemicals.
Eclipta alba can effectively kill worms like the drug Albendazole.
Repurposing existing drugs can save time and money in finding new treatments.
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January 2010 in “Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries” Tridax procumbens has medicinal properties.
January 1988 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” IND-Ca ointment effectively reduces inflammation with minimal skin irritation.
March 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Amlodipine cream may help hair growth by improving blood flow.
January 2024 in “Middle East Journal of Applied Science & Technology” The herbal body lotion is a good natural alternative to synthetic skincare, providing smoothness and hydration without irritation.
August 2022 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.
August 2025 in “Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Sciences” Certain plants in Sri Lanka, like turmeric and aloe vera, may effectively treat skin diseases.
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July 2025 in “Molecular Diversity” Using existing drugs for new treatments is cost-effective and safer.