October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
65 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
October 2025 in “INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi” Pacing leaf extracts can promote hair growth in rabbits, but minoxidil works better.
January 2026 in “Open Veterinary Journal” PUFA-rich oil improves pet hair quality but may raise triglyceride levels.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Garlic chive extract helped mice grow more hair by increasing a specific growth factor.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” Flaxseed lignans may reduce breast cancer risk in women.
February 2006 in “Inpharma Weekly”
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
5 citations
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “Cosmetics” Shampoo with Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark extracts promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia patients.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology” Eruca sativa oil, Aloe vera oil, and sodium carbonate may help improve cholesterol and tumor markers in breast cancer treatment.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts promotes the best hair growth.
January 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Sulforaphane from broccoli may help treat certain cancers, hormone issues, and hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Safflower flower extract in tiny fat-based particles can help hair grow.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata, particularly its chloroform fraction, effectively reduces inflammation and arthritis.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” Certain plant oils are good for heart health and weight control but need protection before use in foods.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other molecules may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural substance emulsions can effectively stimulate hair growth.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair serum from onion, garlic, and pomegranate waste effectively addresses hair issues like dandruff and hair loss.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair serum from onion, garlic, and pomegranate waste effectively addresses hair issues like dandruff and hair loss.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other compounds may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” A new method improves betulin delivery and shows promise in cancer treatment.
May 2019 in “Eurasian Journal of Biosciences” Fenugreek aqueous extract is more effective against acne bacteria than the alcoholic extract.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Dandelion extract mist protects hair from heat damage and improves styling.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.