October 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Cinchona pubescens is a medicinal plant from the Andes with potential health benefits, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Saw Palmetto, combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, improves male health by balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and enhancing hair and urinary health without side effects.
124 citations
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January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds may help reduce inflammation and fight cancer.
January 2026 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Platycladus orientalis fruit extracts have antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties, useful for health and food applications.
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September 2023 in “Prostate International” Cervi Parvum Cornu complex improved urinary symptoms in men without major side effects.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Tectona grandis leaves may help treat hair loss and inflammation.
Thai plant extracts, especially Avicennia marina, can promote hair growth by inhibiting certain enzymes and boosting growth factors.
14 citations
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February 1998 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Saw Palmetto, especially with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, improves male health by balancing hormones and boosting energy.
April 2022 in “Molecules” Teak leaf extract contains compounds that could help treat hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” Langsat fruit has health benefits like fighting malaria, bacteria, and aging, but its peel is toxic.
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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
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January 2004 DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang helps hair growth but doesn't extend the growth period or affect hair follicle cells significantly.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata have many health benefits and potential medical uses.
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December 2020 in “Natural Product Sciences” The method identified and measured ten compounds from Eclipta prostrata, showing significant enzyme inhibitory effects.
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January 2008 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Mature leaves of 'Saijo' persimmon have the most vitamin C and both mature leaves and new shoots are rich in polyphenols.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Plant Studies” Tridax procumbens may be a safe, affordable treatment for some health issues.
January 2026 in “Food and Nutrition Sciences” USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract improves urinary symptoms and is safe for men.
Banana plants have many health benefits, including reducing ulcers, infections, pain, high blood pressure, and more.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” Lignans from Urtica triangularis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tridax procumbens is a promising herb for developing safe, affordable plant-based medicines.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Qing Cuo Formula may effectively treat acne by reducing inflammation and hormone levels.
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” Persimmons offer health benefits and can be used in new products and sustainable applications.
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December 2016 in “KSBB Journal” The herbal medicine promotes hair growth and could be an effective treatment.
March 2004 in “大韓韓醫學會誌 = Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine” The hair essence product promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
89 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
12 citations
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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.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis can affect other plants' growth and have antioxidant benefits.