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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
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November 2025 in “Essential Chem” Eclipta alba may help hair regrowth by boosting cell growth.
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November 2015 in “Research Journal of Medicinal Plant” Tridax procumbens extracts can harm cell division and increase cell death in onion roots.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” A polyherbal syrup with cinnamon, ginger, and aloe vera may help manage PCOS by balancing hormones and improving metabolic health.
November 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal hair oil made with natural ingredients effectively reduces hair fall, dandruff, and prevents premature graying.
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July 2025 in “Agroindustrial Technology Journal” The 2% rosemary oil shampoo was the best overall.
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March 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The DMI3 gene is essential for nodule development and symbiosis in certain plants.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” The polyherbal oil with Eclipta alba, Hibiscus rosa sinensis, and Nardostachys jatamansi was found to be highly effective in promoting hair growth, better than minoxidil.
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January 2014 in “Vegetos” Ziziphus is a versatile plant with health benefits and commercial uses.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
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January 2013 in “African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” A new method makes extracting luteolin from Eclipta prostrata faster and easier.
January 2025 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS” August 2022 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and Baccaurea racemosa extracts help hair growth.
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June 2020 in “Processes” CMX from Centipeda minima can significantly improve hair growth in mild to moderate balding.
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January 2013 in “Case reports in emergency medicine” Eating Citrullus colocynthis can cause severe intestinal bleeding and damage.