January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” Licorice can effectively treat stomach ulcers and may work as well as or better than some standard drugs.
104 citations
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
32 citations
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December 2000 in “Phytomedicine” Apple-derived procyanidin B-2 can safely promote hair growth in men.
12 citations
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Silver nanoparticles made from jackfruit leaf extract are effective against bacteria and fungi.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
6 citations
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May 2009 in “Cell transplantation” Green tea component EGCG helps keep rat skin grafts viable longer.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Rosemary may improve scalp blood circulation and protect skin from sun damage.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Herbal silver nanoparticles from Blumea lacera showed strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Algae can be used in medicine and food for their valuable compounds and nutrients.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Combining multiple ingredients is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
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.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Curcuma longa and Dalbergia sissoo may work well together to treat inflammation, stress, and cancer.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Combining synthetic and herbal treatments may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Pure and Applied Chemistry” Some natural compounds from Iris plants can block enzymes related to certain disorders, with a few affecting both targeted enzymes.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
125 citations
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December 2016 in “Molecules” Substances from Chinese medicines show promise for immune support and disease prevention, but the way they are processed affects their effectiveness.
75 citations
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January 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.
67 citations
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
45 citations
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
39 citations
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September 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” New drug delivery methods can make natural compounds more effective and stable.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
37 citations
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January 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
19 citations
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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Green tea component EGCG may help prevent hair loss by changing microRNA levels in certain scalp cells.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Phytosomes improve the body's absorption of plant extracts for better health benefits.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Food Chemistry” Created large amounts of grape seed compounds using a new method.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.