21 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Rumex japonicus extract may promote hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Hibiscus root extract reduces inflammation in rats.
1 citations
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March 2014 in “Senses and Sciences” A supplement with Serenoa repens improved hair loss in a patient.
September 2025 in “JUKEJ Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” Mung bean seed coat extract can help hair growth and may be a natural alternative to minoxidil.
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.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
December 2019 in “Arak Medical University Journal” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.
December 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” The method ensures Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract is safe and effective for medicinal use.
34 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops claimed to help with weight loss and boost energy using natural Amazonian ingredients.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana extracts are generally safe but may cause kidney and liver tissue damage.
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.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
May 2025 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Rosemary and capsicum extracts can help hair growth in rats with hair loss.
Urtica laetevirens extract significantly reduces 5α-reductase activity.
January 2008 in “Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research” The root extract of Untica mairei Levl may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New resveratrol-related compounds show promise for treating various health issues but need more research for clinical use.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” A new method makes extracting luteolin from Eclipta prostrata faster and easier.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
October 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry” Juniperus communis extract enhances the effectiveness of oral cancer treatment when combined with chemotherapy.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Uro” UHP-sCESr is as effective as HESr for treating BPH symptoms.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Plant Science Today” The herbal mix of hibiscus and vitex shows promise for treating autoimmune diseases due to its effectiveness and low toxicity.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “추계총회 및 학술대회” The extract promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.