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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” Prunus africana bark has the highest antioxidant activity and phenolic content.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review explores herbal approaches for managing premature hair greying (PHG), focusing on mechanisms, phytoconstituents, and delivery strategies. It highlights the limitations of synthetic dyes and emphasizes the potential of herbal remedies to maintain follicular melanin, enhance antioxidant defenses, and improve melanogenic pathways. Ethnopharmacological leads from Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Kampo, and Unani medicine include Eclipta alba, Emblica officinalis, and others, with phytoconstituents like gallic acid and wedelolactone. Advanced delivery systems such as ethosomes and nanostructured lipid carriers may enhance treatment efficacy. However, the review stresses the need for botanical authenticity, standardization, toxicological profiling, and controlled trials to validate these treatments, suggesting they remain evidence-developing until further human research is conducted.
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” Combining rosemary oil with light therapy may improve hair loss treatment.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
Artemisia maritima L. has strong medicinal potential, especially for treating infections and inflammation.
August 2025 in “OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine” Many plants in Zimbabwe are used for skin conditions, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
August 2024 in “HAYATI Journal of Biosciences” Eclipta prostrata extracts show promise for treating skin conditions but may be toxic.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Hibiscus rosa sinensis may help manage hair loss.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair serum effectively fights microbes and promotes hair growth.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Calotropis gigantea is a versatile plant used in traditional medicine for treating various diseases.
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January 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and potential for medical and nutritional use.
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
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March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” Caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia may improve health and prevent diseases due to their nutrients and medicinal properties.
Ajuga reptans L. extracts have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, liver-protective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Certain compounds from Kushtakudori ennai may help treat hair loss.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Plantago asiatica L. extract can promote hair growth by enhancing the anagen phase.
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October 2025 in “Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research” Geranyl acetate can protect skin cells from damage and inflammation caused by para-phenylenediamine.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” Herbal medicine is gaining attention as a complementary treatment for breast cancer, potentially offering benefits such as immune modulation, reduced recurrence risk, and mitigation of chemotherapy side effects. Unlike conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which can cause significant side effects including nausea, fatigue, hair loss, and immunosuppression, herbal remedies may improve patients' quality of life and reduce long-term health issues. This review highlights the active constituents of herbal drugs and their mechanisms in treating breast cancer, suggesting their role in enhancing therapeutic effectiveness.
January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The methanolic fruit extract of Citrullus colocynthis contains bioactive compounds that may support its use in traditional medicine and drug development.
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September 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” Nicotiana tabacum has potential therapeutic uses but also poses toxic risks.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Ziziphus lotus is a safe plant with potential health benefits, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “Natural product research” Lignans from Urtica triangularis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Araliadiol may promote hair growth like minoxidil without being toxic.
April 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” A compound from Calophyllum inophyllum L. leaf may help treat non-small cell lung cancer.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Arctium lappa L. might help treat immune-related skin diseases, but more research is needed.
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August 2021 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” Some plants might help prevent or treat hair loss.
Four natural compounds were found to promote hair growth effectively.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds and promotes hair growth.