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April 2020 in “Medico-Legal Update” The flower extract lowered testosterone, progesterone, and related gene expression in male rats.
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December 2020 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Compounds from Eclipta prostrata L. plant have diabetes and obesity-fighting properties and reduce inflammation.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion effectively reduces underarm hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Molecules” Compounds from Alpinia zerumbet may help with hair regrowth and cancer treatment by targeting PAK1.
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June 2020 in “Processes” Geranium sibiricum may help manage diabetic complications by inhibiting a key enzyme.
Ginseng extract promoted hair growth in mice and improved local blood flow.
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September 2018 in “MOJ Toxicology” Alpinia zerumbet is a promising medicinal herb with various health benefits.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Researchers identified new compounds in Platycladi Cacumen and found variations in its flavonoid content, which could aid in its quality control.
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” Total glucosides of paeony may help treat alopecia areata by reducing inflammation and hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Clinical Phytoscience” Cuscuta reflexa leaves extract may help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes symptoms.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Hirsutism in women is linked to PCOS and can cause health issues if untreated.
January 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
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October 2023 in “Mycoses” White Piedra mainly affects young women and is linked to hair-related factors.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study focuses on developing and assessing a polyherbal hair dye using natural plant materials, particularly Barleria prionitis flower, known for its traditional use in darkening hair and providing antioxidant benefits. The formulated dye, which includes henna, hibiscus flower, amla fruit, beetroot, and Barleria prionitis flower powder, underwent various tests for organoleptic, physicochemical, safety, dyeing, and stability properties. Results showed that the addition of Barleria prionitis enhanced color intensity, uniformity, and hair conditioning compared to formulations without it. The study concludes that this herbal hair dye is a safe, effective, and natural alternative to chemical dyes, meeting pharmacopoeial standards.
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August 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Asiasari radix extract may be a potential treatment for melanoma because it selectively triggers cell death in melanoma cells by affecting p53 regulation.
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January 2012 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Ursolic acid can shrink the prostate and lower a hormone linked to prostate growth in rats.
March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” Cosmos caudatus extract is as effective as finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia without its side effects.
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July 2009 in “Pharmacognosy Research” A herbal mix with chickpea, holy basil, and nut grass extracts grew rat hair well, similar to a common hair growth drug.
January 2010 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” Huoxue Bushen Mixture boosts VEGF expression and hair growth.
November 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Justicia procumbens helps hair grow and improves hair health as we age.
A 5% pomegranate peel water extract optimally enhances hair growth.
CDPDFM can improve acne symptoms in rabbit ears.
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December 2021 in “Jurnal Insan Farmasi Indonesia” Pomade with 12% ethanol extract of Momordica charantia L. leaves promotes the most hair growth.
April 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Saengbal-eum promotes hair growth similarly to Minoxidil and could be used for alopecia treatment.
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March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” The protein AtRXR3 limits root hair growth in Arabidopsis, affecting phosphorus uptake.
September 2018 in “Central Asian journal of medical sciences (Print)” Urticadioica L extract may enhance human hair growth.
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
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May 2024 in “Human Genomics” Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2008 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.