Phyla nodiflora contains compounds that may help treat diabetes, hair loss, cancer, and fluid retention.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical Engineering” Drug repurposing finds new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment availability and reducing costs.
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April 2024 in “Phytotherapy Research” Plant-based compounds show promise for treating neurodegenerative diseases but need more research.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
February 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Medicinal plants in nutricosmetics contain compounds that can improve skin and hair health.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The method effectively predicts new drug uses, including potential COVID-19 treatments.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in personalized therapy, health literacy, and patient care across various health conditions.
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January 2011 Trichosanthes dioica R. leaves help hair grow better than minoxidil.
July 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” People need more education on the safe and proper use of dietary supplements.
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” Medicinal plants are vital for Malayali tribes' health, and preserving this knowledge is important.
June 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Researchers created 10 new compounds similar to cercidin, which could lead to new antibiotics.
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Natural ingredients are seen as safe and effective in cosmetics, and plant tissue culture is becoming key for ingredient supply.
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November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Computational methods can speed up and improve the development and safety of herbal drugs.
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December 2004 in “Choice Reviews Online” The document summarized how various modern drugs are made.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Community pharmacies and pharmacists play a crucial role in improving community health.
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November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
August 2025 in “Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy” Liquorice has many health benefits, including brain support, hair growth, and weight control.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Drug repurposing finds new uses for old drugs quickly and cheaply.
January 2025 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Traditional plant-based treatments for skin issues in Lithuania are common but need more safety and effectiveness evaluation.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in health literacy and patient care.
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June 1996 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” Hair analysis for drugs needs a better understanding of how drugs enter hair, considering factors like hair structure and pigmentation.
Drug repurposing finds new uses for existing drugs, saving time and money.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Phytosome technology improves the absorption and effectiveness of citrus flavonoids.
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March 2023 in “Pharmacy” Pharmacist-led care significantly improved post-COVID symptoms.
March 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” The Sonowal Kachari tribe uses 39 plants for medicine, mainly leaves, showing their valuable herbal knowledge.