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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Peperomia pellucida is safe to eat and has strong antioxidant benefits.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Both hair tonic and gel with Angiopteris evecta extract effectively stimulate hair growth.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycodon grandiflorum extract may help prevent hair loss.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal herb with potential health benefits for various conditions and could be used in modern medicine.
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October 1995 in “Southern Medical Journal” Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
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December 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride can cause breast enlargement and tenderness in men.
February 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Aloe vera, Centella asiatica, Green Tea, and Pueraria mirifica extracts together boost hair growth by enhancing stem cell properties.
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April 2012 in “Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Fenugreek has many health benefits, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Tridax procumbens L. has compounds that can fight fungi.
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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.
June 2010 in “Journal of Medicine and Life Science” Orostachys iwarenge Hara extract may help promote hair growth.
December 2025 in “Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University” Many weeds at Daffodil International University have important uses, like aiding hair growth and healing wounds.
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science” Centella asiatica is beneficial for health and skincare due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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January 2007 in “edoc (University of Basel)” Piper cubeba and Aquilaria sinensis may help prevent or treat prostate issues by balancing hormones.
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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.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Calotropis gigantea latex is effective for treating skin conditions and other health issues.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biochanin A from soy is a promising and safe candidate for treating hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” Plant extracts from dry flowers can be used as safe, effective dyes in cosmetics, offering skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
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July 2023 in “Water” Tradescantia plants can effectively test for the toxicity of harmful algae.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.
November 2023 in “Plants” Compounds from Jatropha cordata bark have significant anti-inflammatory effects and could help with hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Chinese Medicine” The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” Astragalus plants may improve skin health and have anti-aging benefits.
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January 2021 in “JIFFK Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi dan Farmasi Klinik” Celery extract didn't significantly boost hair growth in the gel.