April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Semecarpus anacardium may promote hair growth, but more research is needed for safe use in humans.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Calanthe orchids have medicinal potential and contain 265 chemical compounds, but are underexplored.
October 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Botany” Figleaf gourd is more resistant to cinnamic acid stress than cucumber.
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cepharanthine has many medicinal uses but needs improvement for better effectiveness.
June 2017 in “Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices” Tribes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu use Begonia malabarica for various health issues.
"Coco de mono" seeds cause temporary hair loss due to selenocystathionine.
December 2023 in “Advances in Integrative Medicine” Boswellia sacra helped improve pilonidal sinus symptoms in one case.
December 2023 in “FUDMA Journal of Sciences” Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha have compounds useful for antifungal treatments and could boost Katsina State's economy.
April 2026 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” S. anacardium shows promise for hair and scalp health but needs more research and safety measures.
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April 2024 in “Science & Technology Indonesia” Albizia saponaria bark extract, especially the ethyl acetate fraction, is a strong antioxidant source.
July 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of convergent research interchange” Cauliflower Mushroom extract may help treat male hair loss by affecting hair growth-related genes.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Sains dan Kesehatan” Sansevieria trifasciata leaves have strong antibacterial effects similar to ciprofloxacin.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology” Maritime pine bark has various chemical components useful for different industrial uses.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Stephania longa's genome helps understand how it makes the alkaloid cepharanthine.
Bhallatak may help manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar and improving metabolism.
August 2017 in “International journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Bhallataka is a poisonous plant that, when detoxified, may have medicinal benefits for various health issues.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Methyl pyropheophorbide A from Sansevieria trifasciata leaves may help treat hair loss.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” Alpinia calcarata, Alpinia galanga, and Alpinia zerumbet have potential health benefits, including fiber, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cardiovascular properties.
Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.
16 citations
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Juniperus sabina L. extract shows potential medicinal value due to high podophyllotoxin levels and strong anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity.
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October 2021 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat melanoma by promoting cancer cell death without harming normal cells.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Calotropis gigantea latex is effective for treating skin conditions and other health issues.
45 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology” *Acorus calamus* has many medicinal benefits but needs more safety research.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help with hair growth and anchorage, potentially aiding in hair loss treatment.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts have strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects and may help prevent hair loss.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” Sphenodesme involucrata var. paniculata is a safe and healthy medicinal plant with beneficial nutrients.
January 2025 in “FASKES Jurnal Farmasi Kesehatan dan Sains” Erythrina subumbrans leaves may help treat hair loss.