Bananas have various health benefits.
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November 2014 Musa paradisiaca and M. sapientum have potential health benefits, but need more scientific validation.
November 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Mango pectin and coconut oil gels may help treat traction alopecia.
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October 2020 in “Food Science and Technology” Better hygiene is needed in handling dry salted shrimp to ensure safety.
December 2025 in “American journal of microbiological research” Using these leaves to wrap corn-based foods in Togo is safe and boosts nutrition and preservation.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Banana plants have many health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm them.
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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.
December 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of pharmacotherapy & toxicology” Banana plant leaves extract may have cancer-fighting and antioxidant properties.
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March 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Compounds from Monascus purpureus showed mild antifungal effects.
June 2025 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” Mangkokan leaves may help hair growth and health.
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March 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Unripe and ripe bananas can help lower blood sugar levels.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” Moullava spicata stem is a good natural antioxidant.
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August 2016 in “Nanomedicine” The new adapalene formulation using TyroSpheres is more effective and less irritating for acne treatment.
Mobe and Antarasa can be used as natural preservatives for red snapper fillets.
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June 2025 in “Biomolecules” Stauntonia hexaphylla leaves and fruits, especially leaves, may help prevent osteoporosis by boosting bone growth and reducing bone loss.
January 2022 in “JPK Jurnal Proteksi Kesehatan” Mangkokan leaf extract is more effective against Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli.
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” RADA16-I can effectively deliver and release mangiferin, improving its solubility and bioavailability.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” Alpinia calcarata, Alpinia galanga, and Alpinia zerumbet have potential health benefits, including fiber, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cardiovascular properties.
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” Bananas are highly nutritious and offer numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects.
January 2013 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” Figs and coloquinte can affect blood sugar, but coloquinte can be toxic.
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April 2005 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Mutamba may help treat hair loss due to its tannins and other compounds.
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January 2014 in “Vegetos” Ziziphus is a versatile plant with health benefits and commercial uses.
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November 2011 in “Forest Ecology and Management” Understanding the fruiting patterns of Ficus trees can improve forest restoration by ensuring pollinators survive and biodiversity is supported.
VCFO effectively treats fungal infections in cats and promotes hair regrowth.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
Banana plants have many health benefits, including reducing ulcers, infections, pain, high blood pressure, and more.
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August 1979 in “PubMed” Adding zinc to marmosets' water improved their health, indicating their diet lacked enough zinc.
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January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” Bacteria from Xylocarpus fruit can be used in hair creams to treat hair loss and fight infections.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Experts recommend specific treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for managing hereditary hair loss.