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Ethnopharmacological investigation of Elaeocarpus sylvestris leaf extract in mitigating atopic dermatitis-like lesions via inflammatory signaling modulation.
Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2026
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Historically, Elaeocarpus sylvestris has served as a traditional medicinal agent for inflammatory disorders across East Asia. Recent studies have reported its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, supporting its potential as a natural therapeutic resource for inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD). However, its pharmacological relevance to… Read on PubMed →
Compound Platycladus orientalis tincture promotes hair regrowth and is associated with hair-cycle progression and Wnt/β-catenin-related signaling.
Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2026
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Alopecia is traditionally managed in Chinese medicine using topical botanical preparations aimed at restoring hair-cycle dynamics and improving the follicular microenvironment. Compound Platycladus orientalis tincture (CPT), an ethanol-based polyherbal formulation consisting of Platycladi Cacumen, Szechwan Chinaberry Fruit, and Herba Speranskiae Tuberculatae, has… Read on PubMed →
Mechanism of Inonotus hispidus in treating melasma: integrated in vivo, in vitro, network pharmacology and untargeted metabolomics investigation.
Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2026
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Inonotus hispidus (Bull.) P. Karst. is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with a long history. Although its use in treating melasma was documented in the Bencaogangmu, its therapeutic mechanism remains unexplored and is poorly understood in modern research. AIM OF THE STUDY: To investigate the mechanism of Inonotus hispidus extract in treating melasma. MATERIALS… Read on PubMed →
Ethanolic Extract of Padina arborescens Suppresses Melanogenesis and Attenuates UVB-Induced Photodamage in Cellular and Zebrafish Models.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation induces complex skin damage, including hyperpigmentation, oxidative stress, and alterations in proteins related to keratinocyte differentiation and epidermal barrier-associated status. This study investigated the multifunctional protective effects of Padina arborescens ethanolic extract (PAEE) against skin damage in melanocytes, keratinocytes, and zebrafish. In… Read on PubMed →
Unlocking the antibacterial potential of Zanthoxylum armatum fruit: A bioactive approach to treat acne vulgaris.
Microbial pathogenesis · 2026
Dermatology has a huge challenge when treating skin infections caused by germs such Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Natural bioactive substances originating from plant sources may be employed as therapeutic agents to treat certain disorders is gaining popularity. In this study, we evaluated the potential of bioactive chemicals of Zanthoxylum armatum… Read on PubMed →