6 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in plant science” Certain bacteria can boost lentil growth and improve soil used for farming.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “South African journal of botany” Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine” Smilax aristolochiifolia is declining in Puebla, Mexico, needing conservation efforts.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” Candlenut oil and celery powder improved hair growth and could be a potential treatment for alopecia.
20 citations
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December 2021 in “Plants” Tamarix aphylla may be effective for various medical conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
65 citations
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April 2021 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Dendrobium plants have compounds useful for treating skin issues and developing new drugs and cosmetics.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” Polygonum multiflorum shows promise for treating Alzheimer's and cognitive impairments.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Lupeol shows promise for hair growth but needs better absorption and safety testing.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Nerium oleander leaf extract effectively kills scabies mites in rabbits.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Chinese Medicine” Berberine delivery systems improve wound healing by enhancing bioavailability, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration.
Eclipta alba helps with hair growth, liver health, and blood pressure.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” Hibiscus syriacus L. flower extracts may help lower blood sugar and improve cholesterol in diabetes.
5 citations
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January 1989 Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone slow hair cell growth, while estradiol has no effect.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Carthamus caeruleus L. extracts have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” LEON gel significantly boosts hair growth without irritation.
16 citations
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July 2020 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” The combined herbal extract formulation promotes hair growth safely without skin irritation.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” A human serum-enriched medium effectively supports melanocyte growth and activity without using animal-derived supplements.
34 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
98 citations
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May 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Eclipta alba extract helps hair grow faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Tridax procumbens is a plant with many health benefits, including healing, protecting the liver, fighting infections, and promoting hair growth.
July 2023 in “Eurasian journal of science and engineering” Medicinal plants in Kurdistan have potential health benefits and need more research for drug development.
November 2016 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” Dendrobium sabin flower extract may help reduce skin aging from UV exposure.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” 17α-Estradiol solution safely improves hair density and thickness in female pattern hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” Angelica sinensis helps repair and regenerate the thymus in mice.
16 citations
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
January 2025 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Equisetum arvense extract in gels may enhance drug release for treatments.
December 2022 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Betula platyphylla extract, particularly the H3-2 fraction, may help treat hair loss by promoting cell growth and inhibiting a hair loss-related enzyme.
Gentian Violet effectively treated a cat's stubborn fungal infection.