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November 2009 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Tridax procumbens significantly lowers blood sugar in diabetic rats.
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Vitex negundo oil promotes hair growth and may treat hair loss safely.
April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” Ocimum basilicum L. and red Oryza sativa L. may help with hair loss and prostate issues.
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May 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” Plantain has potential medicinal benefits but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” Adiantum capillus-veneris has many health benefits, including fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation, and helping with hair loss and infections.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” Flavonoids in Iraqi marshland plants have potential health benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Eclipta prostrata has potential as a natural antibiotic.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
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June 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Capparis decidua fruit may help break down blood clots, but more research is needed.
Eclipta alba L. (Urang-Aring) can help treat hair loss.
July 2023 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Litchi twigs and leaves may help treat hair loss and reduce agricultural waste.
May 2025 in “Tropical Natural History” Zingiber junceum Gagnep. is now found in Vietnam and contains various bioactive compounds.
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” Henna has potential health benefits and can treat various conditions, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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December 2013 in “Phytotherapy Research” Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) extract helps hair grow and could be used in hair products.
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August 2018 Plant extracts can benefit skin but must be safe and high-quality.
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August 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Ethanol over 50% helps minoxidil absorb better into skin.
Pimpinella anisum L. extract significantly boosts hair growth in mice.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
Safflower extract in nanostructured carriers was more effective than minoxidil for hair growth without irritating skin.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Ethanol boosts brain steroid production by activating NMDA receptors, affecting memory formation.
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract shows potential as an anticancer agent by inhibiting cancer cell growth and promoting cell death.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” Alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba may help treat allergies and is safe at high doses.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” Oregano extract helps fix testis and sperm damage caused by finasteride.
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July 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” Herbal hair gel with fenugreek seed extract was found to increase hair growth.