January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana extracts are generally safe but may cause kidney and liver tissue damage.
January 2021 in “Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Russelia equisetiformis extract protects against liver damage from paracetamol.
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.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
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October 2013 in “Botanics Targets and Therapy” The herbal preparation may help manage alopecia by reducing inflammation and boosting the immune response.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Pharmacy Research” Tridax procumbens parts have antioxidant properties.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” KeraGLO improves skin and hair health.
May 2023 in “Blood cancer discovery” Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.
July 2025 in “Malaria Journal” Resolving malaria-related lung issues doesn't rely on Alox12 and leaves some inflammation.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Diphenylcyclopropenone is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy reducing relapse risk.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for treating BPH without extra safety risks.
April 2019 in “Advances in integrative medicine” HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT and improves BPH symptoms more effectively than finasteride.
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
December 2018 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Sesamin may help treat hair loss by affecting specific cell pathways.
14 citations
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June 2011 in “Steroids” New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” [6]-Gingerdiol 3-monoacetate shows promise for treating T. whipplei infections.
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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.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” Ramania leaf extract is non-toxic but can cause stomach ulcers at high doses.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Jackfruit leaf-derived silver nanoparticles in gel form effectively fight infections, especially against E. coli.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” Eclipta alba has more wedelolactone, but Wedelia chinensis is better at fighting bacteria.
January 2023 in “Bioorganičeskaâ himiâ” The new compound is a promising, less toxic alternative to finasteride for treating prostate issues.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (WJST)” Thuja orientalis fruits have more antioxidants and could benefit the pharmaceutical industry.
January 2005 in “国外医药:植物药分册” African plum is linked to treating BPH and has economic benefits.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” The DPCP/HPβCD complex improves solubility and anti-inflammatory effects for alopecia areata treatment.
March 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” The combination tablet of finasteride and doxazosin works the same as taking each drug separately.