10 citations
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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” Researchers identified promising inhibitors for the BRD4 protein, including finasteride and amentoflavone.
October 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Wedelolactone may help treat chronic diseases due to its strong antioxidant properties.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” The formula significantly boosts hair growth and density.
July 2024 in “Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Putri Hijau” Students showed strong interest in using meniran leaves for hair growth pomade.
16 citations
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
October 2016 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery” 24 citations
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March 2020 in “Cells” Natural small molecules can help treat diseases by activating or inhibiting the Wnt pathway.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Centipeda minima and brevilin A protect skin cells from damage and aging.
The 7.5% talok and 2% pare leaf extract hair tonic effectively promotes hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
Tropical herbs have potential for cosmetics but need more research and standardization.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Retinoids change the fat content in skin oil and reduce bacteria growth, helping to treat acne.
22 citations
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December 2020 in “mSphere” A fungal enzyme was used to make compounds more soluble, aiding drug discovery and crop protection.
March 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento” The hair tonic from Usada Bali plants increased hair growth without irritating the skin.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
19 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
51 citations
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May 2008 in “Mycoses” Terbinafine HCl nail solutions with DDAIP HCl are more effective than current treatments for nail infections.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
January 2017 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Both treatments helped hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with isopropanol being better tolerated.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The study concluded that standardizing Thuja orientalis bark helps in its identification and quality control.
9 citations
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Certain plant compounds can help treat diabetes.
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 “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts have strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects and may help prevent hair loss.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” Some Korean herb extracts can reduce inflammation and are safe for skin use.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
October 2024 in “Jurnal Pharmascience” Candlenut and celery extracts are effective for hair growth in spray form.
36 citations
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” Langsat fruit has health benefits like fighting malaria, bacteria, and aging, but its peel is toxic.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “AIP conference proceedings” Propolis from Tetragonula biroi bees may help fight cancer cells.
Urtica dioica L. extract may help treat skin fungus but is less effective than standard treatment.