The extract from the plant Adiantum capillus-veneris might be used to treat COVID-19.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Urtica dioica L. extract may help treat tinea corporis but is less effective than terbinafine.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
The extract of Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. has limited antioxidant properties and cannot prevent uric acid synthesis.
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July 2010 in “Advances in Therapy” SPET-085 effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, similar to finasteride.
Safflower extract in nanostructured carriers was more effective than minoxidil for hair growth without irritating skin.
The herbal mix effectively treats PCOS and can be sold for this use.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatitis” Patch testing helps find allergens in minoxidil treatments, but doesn't ensure alternatives will be tolerated.
The study concluded that the developed method can show how argan, avocado, and coconut oils penetrate and change hair, suggesting these oils are effective in hair treatments.
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February 2018 in “Cell transplantation” Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing hair cell proliferation.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
Certain short peptides can increase root hair growth in tobacco plants.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Clove oil effectively treats cattle dermatophytosis in 7 days.
January 2026 in “Ife Journal of Science” Rosemary extract may help treat hair loss.
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” Tectona grandis Linn. seeds extract improved hair growth in mice better than minoxidil.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold temperatures reduce sprouted seed extract yield, but PSR™ technology produces extracts with more beneficial compounds than conventional methods.
Rosemary may help with wound healing and hair growth by increasing VEGF.
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January 1989 Allergic reactions to minoxidil may be due to the propylene glycol it is mixed with, not the minoxidil itself.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” The F2 Emulgel with Tridax procumbens extract showed good physical properties and antimicrobial effectiveness for wound healing.
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November 1981 in “PubMed” No clear conclusion available.
The new minoxidil gel may improve hair loss treatment by staying on the scalp longer and penetrating better.
May 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” The polyherbal hair oil effectively treats hair problems with fewer side effects.
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November 2020 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” The best method to extract quercetin from these leaves is using a specific ionic liquid with salt, which is more efficient and uses fewer solvents.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” Zaleya pentandra extracts, especially acetone, may be useful for new medicines and food industry applications.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Food Sciences” Caraway essential oil can kill Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
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February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.