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October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Cucurbitacin helps mice grow hair by blocking a protein that stops hair growth.
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August 2025 in “Seeds” Cucurbitaceae seeds, like watermelon and pumpkin, can be used in cosmetics for skin and hair benefits.
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May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.
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November 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that the IL-6/STAT3 activation affects p63 expression in healing wounds, which may help in hair follicle regeneration.
May 2025 in “Antioxidants” Natural products show promise for treating diseases but need more research to understand and use them effectively.
Pumpkin roots contain compounds like Alpha-spinasterol, squalene, and palmitic acid, which may have health benefits like reducing depression, treating certain cancers, and having antibacterial properties.
December 2022 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Cucurbita maxima seed extract shows promise for breast cancer treatment.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Pumpkin seeds may improve health due to their rich nutrients and potential to treat various conditions.
July 2025 in “Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology” Snake gourd has health benefits and potential for use in medicine and supplements.
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January 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Nematology” Citrullus colocynthis is a valuable natural option for medicine and pest control.
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Citrullus colocynthis extract is effective for hair growth, comparable to minoxidil.
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January 2013 in “Case reports in emergency medicine” Eating Citrullus colocynthis can cause severe intestinal bleeding and damage.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
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August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
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June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.
Male and female Gynostemma longipes plants have significant chemical differences.
May 2021 in “Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas” Microsechium helleri extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and heart-protective benefits.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” The polyherbal emulgel created for hair care was safe, had good qualities, and could lead to future hair care products.
January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The methanolic fruit extract of Citrullus colocynthis contains bioactive compounds that may support its use in traditional medicine and drug development.
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August 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Damage to skin releases dsRNA, which activates TLR3 and helps in skin and hair follicle regeneration.
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February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
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January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.