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November 2016 in “Medicines” Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” Equisetum debile extract, especially the ethyl acetate type, may be a promising natural ingredient for anti-hair loss products.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Researchers identified new compounds in Platycladi Cacumen and found variations in its flavonoid content, which could aid in its quality control.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Plant-based drugs are effective and safe alternatives for managing PCOS symptoms.
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June 2019 in “eLife” The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” These three weeds have important medicinal properties and need more research for potential pharmaceutical use.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” The pumpkin seed oil niosomes are promising for skin and hair treatments because they are stable and effectively deliver the oil.
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July 2019 in “Pure and Applied Chemistry” Some natural compounds from Iris plants can block enzymes related to certain disorders, with a few affecting both targeted enzymes.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” The herbal hair tonic effectively fights fungi and bacteria and has good texture and balance.
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
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July 2017 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Adding soybean oil to Nonomuraea dietziae increases production of a beneficial compound by improving metabolism and enzyme systems.
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