October 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Senna Makki is mainly effective as a laxative, but more research is needed for other uses.
45 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles from Ziziphus nummularia leaves have better antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth effects than the leaf extract alone.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Molecules” A compound from Sansevieria trifasciata shows strong antibacterial effects against E. coli and S. aureus.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The banana corm extract shampoos are stable and may effectively promote hair growth.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.
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September 2015 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive method to identify and measure hair growth-promoting substances in a herbal mix.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” Tridax procumbens extracts may help treat cancer due to their strong anticancer and antioxidant properties.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” Zaleya pentandra extracts, especially acetone, may be useful for new medicines and food industry applications.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Trapa bispinosa Roxb. extract may help reduce prostate size and cell growth in BPH.
June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” Hexahydrobenzo[f]quinolines are effective at blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Green Pharmacy” The herbal shampoo with Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract promotes hair growth and improves hair health.
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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
4 citations
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October 2017 in “Indian drugs” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. leaves and flowers contain various compounds with potential medicinal uses.
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Albizia saponaria bark ethanol extract, particularly at 15%, promotes hair growth in rabbits.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The polyherbal shampoo effectively treats dandruff and is a safe, natural option.
October 2023 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The luliconazole shampoo effectively reduces symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis and is well-tolerated.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” Eclipta alba has more wedelolactone, but Wedelia chinensis is better at fighting bacteria.
1 citations
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January 2014 Crataegus pinnatifida extract promotes hair growth in mice.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
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December 2009 Herbal extracts can help hair regrowth and may treat hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Related plant species often have similar chemicals and healing properties.
July 2022 in “Forte Journal” Higher concentrations of bitter melon extract increase hair growth, with 15% being the most effective.
Urtica laetevirens extract significantly reduces 5α-reductase activity.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” Natural ingredients like plant extracts and marine life show promise for improving scalp health and reducing hair loss.
Equisetum debile extract may help with hair loss by inhibiting enzymes and reducing inflammation.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” Pandan Wangi leaves and Noni fruit extracts can help fight dandruff-causing fungi.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” Kaempferia galanga extract could be a good ingredient for anti-dandruff hair cream.
January 2020 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” Bhrungraj extract showed strong potential to fight liver cancer cells.