Equisetum debile extract may help with hair loss by inhibiting enzymes and reducing inflammation.
July 2019 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa) has various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant effects.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.
82 citations
,
January 2011 in “New Phytologist” VILLIN4 helps root hair growth by organizing actin with calcium.
May 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” The evaluation of Creeping Daisy leaves found important characteristics and compounds that support its use in medicine.
October 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Phospholipids help plant proteins move by regulating receptor interactions.
2 citations
,
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called FERONIA helps control root hair growth in response to cold and low nitrogen by activating nutrient-sensing pathways in a plant called Arabidopsis.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” The pointed gourd plant has many medicinal uses, including anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties, but some uses lack scientific proof.
October 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Root hair growth slows under force, confirming a model of cell wall mechanics.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the Hoxc13 gene in frogs shows its crucial role in developing skin structures similar to hair.
Eclipta alba IIHR Sel EA 43 is best for large-scale cultivation due to high growth, yield, and wedelolactone content.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Cedrol promotes hair growth better than baricitinib by regulating immune cells.
1 citations
,
January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
2 citations
,
June 2024 in “Heliyon” The rare cliff plant Oresitrophe rupifraga has diverse metabolites, with leaves rich in phenolic acids and rhizomes and bulblets high in terpenoids, aiding its growth and potential use.
20 citations
,
January 1997 in “Dermatology” The patient with EEC syndrome had scarring alopecia due to deep folliculitis, possibly linked to abnormal hair structure.
118 citations
,
July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract improved learning, memory, and stress-related ulcers in rats without affecting movement or causing anxiety.
2 citations
,
January 2018 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” The two Eclipta alba varieties can be distinguished by their chemical differences.
56 citations
,
December 2011 in “The Plant Journal” AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.
February 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rodent spiny hair traits are due to genetic factors other than the Edar gene.
6 citations
,
June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” RoPod helps study plant root cell changes and autophagy with minimal stress.
2 citations
,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Local healers in Addis Ababa use 81 medicinal plants, mainly from the Asteraceae family, to treat skin and general diseases, with Echinops kebericho being an endangered plant important in their practices.
January 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Eclipta prostrata has many health benefits, including protecting the liver, fighting cancer, and reducing inflammation.
October 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Wedelolactone may help treat chronic diseases due to its strong antioxidant properties.
2 citations
,
October 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences” Mother-in-law's tongue is used for pain relief and treating various health issues.
1 citations
,
January 2019 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” Eclipta prostrata has many medicinal benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
Aeroponic cultivation increases the growth and bioactive compounds in Cannabis Sativa roots, which could enhance their use in health products.
7 citations
,
January 2009 in “Journal of Pharmacy Research” Tridax procumbens parts have antioxidant properties.
3 citations
,
June 2010 in “Pharmacognosy journal” The polyherbal hair oil effectively reduces dandruff and promotes hair growth.
Ancient herders in the Keriya Valley fed their animals mainly C3 plants, with some C4 plant feeding possibly due to herd movement or seasonal changes.