9 citations
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October 2012 in “Natural Product Communications” The essential oil from Chamaecyparis lawsoniana has strong antibacterial and antifungal effects, especially against yeast and Gram-positive bacteria.
7 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Biotechnology” February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” The medicated hair oil controls dandruff and promotes hair growth.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Carthamus caeruleus L. extracts have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Being allergic to linalool, a common fragrance ingredient, might contribute to developing frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
9 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The cream effectively reduces excessive hair growth and related skin issues without side effects.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” Kalimantan herbal plants have beneficial compounds supporting traditional medicine and potential therapeutic uses.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
11 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
January 2026 in “BioMed Research International” The combination of rosemary and castor oils may promote hair growth in mice.
15 citations
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March 2023 in “Heliyon” Beehive extracts may help with anxiety, depression, and inflammation.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences” Rosemary is valuable for its health benefits and uses in medicine, cosmetics, and food.
April 2022 in “Gugje bogeon mi-yong haghoeji” 1% citral is more effective for treating comedone acne than salicylic acid.
15 citations
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January 2021 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Prosopis farcta has strong antioxidants, useful for food and medicine.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Oven drying at 30°C gives the best essential oil yield and antioxidant activity for Hedychium spicatum rhizomes.
January 2024 in “Figshare” Turpentine ointment is an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
Lavender is widely used for its calming effects and in beauty products, but its medical effectiveness is not fully proven and not FDA-approved.
December 2024 in “Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology” Rosemary and kalonji seeds can improve hair health and treat hair conditions.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Opophytum forskahlii seed oil may help with anti-aging and hair growth.
Essential oils are effective in skincare for treating acne, hyperpigmentation, and aging, and act as natural preservatives.
September 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” Rosemary has many health benefits and is used in medicine and cosmetics.
April 2025 in “Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Ozonated oil helped heal a wound but caused hair loss.
10 citations
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February 1993 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Clove, olive, and turpentine oils stop fungi from penetrating hair.
Rosemary oil can boost hair growth by increasing certain enzyme activities and cytokine expression.
VCFO effectively treats fungal infections in cats and promotes hair regrowth.