ALOE VERA

wound healing // collagen production // antioxidant // antibacterial

Pharmacological Update Properties of Aloe Vera and its Major Active Constituents

The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review

Ozonated Aloe vera Oil Effective Increased the Number of Fibroblasts and Collagen Thickening in the Healing Response of Full-Thickness Skin Defects

AMLA OIL

anti-inflammatory // vitamin rich // wound healing // antioxidant

Phytochemistry, pharmacology and medicinal properties of Phyllanthus emblica Linn

Emblica officinalis and hepatocarcinogenesis: a chemopreventive study in Wistar rats

Emblica officinalis (Amla): A review for its phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses and medicinal potentials with respect to molecular mechanisms

Therapeutic potential of Phyllanthus emblica (amla): the ayurvedic wonder

Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn), a wonder berry in the treatment and prevention of cancer

ARGAN OIL

wound healing // burn treatment // cardioprotective properties

Physicochemical characteristics, nutritional properties, and health benefits of argan oil: a review

Therapeutic potential of argan oil: a review

Hypolipidemic and hypocholesterolemic effect of argan oil (Argania spinosa L.) in Meriones shawi rats

The Effects of Argan Oil in Second-degree Burn Wound Healing in Rats

Activation of MITF by Argan Oil Leads to the Inhibition of the Tyrosinase and Dopachrome Tautomerase Expressions in B16 Murine Melanoma Cells

ASTAXANTHIN

antioxidant // immunoenhancing // anti-inflammatory

Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Astaxanthin: a review of its chemistry and applications

Potential health-promoting effects of astaxanthin: a high-value carotenoid mostly from microalgae

Positive effects of astaxanthin on lipid profiles and oxidative stress in overweight subjects

Antioxidant properties evaluation of topical astaxanthin formulations as anti-aging products

AVOCADO

hair growth // collagen production // wound healing // antioxidant

Protective Mechanisms of Avocado Oil Extract Against Ototoxicity

Avocado Oil: Characteristics, Properties, and Applications

The effect of various avocado oils on skin collagen metabolism

Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

Consumption of avocado oil (Persea americana) improves the biochemical profile of rats submitted to long-term androgenic stimulation

Avocado Oil Extract Modulates Auditory Hair Cell Function through the Regulation of Amino Acid Biosynthesis Genes

BAMBOO

hair growth // anti-inflammatory // humectant

Quantitative assessment of silicon in fresh and processed bamboo shoots and its potential as functional element in food, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals

Quantifying Tensile Properties of Bamboo Silicone Biocomposite using Yeoh Model

Bamboo Extract for Hair Growth: Research and Studies

Bamboo vinegar decreases inflammatory mediator expression and NLRP3 inflammasome activation by inhibiting reactive oxygen species generation and protein kinase C-α/δ activation

Extract of Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam inhibits cigarette smoke-induced pulmonary and intestinal inflammation

BIRCH SAP

wound healing // tissue regeneration

From a Traditional Medicinal Plant to a Rational Drug: Understanding the Clinically Proven Wound Healing Efficacy of Birch Bark Extract

Betulinic acid triggers apoptosis and inhibits migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells by impairing EMT progress

Topical treatment of necrotising herpes zoster with betulin from birch bark

The Natural Product Betulinic Acid Rapidly Promotes Amyloid-β Fibril Formation at the Expense of Soluble Oligomers

Betulinic Acid Exerts Cytotoxic Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Tumor Cells via Targeting Autocrine Motility Factor Receptor (AMFR)

Betulinic acid decreases expression of bcl-2 and cyclin D1, inhibits proliferation, migration and induces apoptosis in cancer cells

Betulinic acid induces apoptosis and impairs migration and invasion in a mouse model of ovarian cancer

The Wound Healing Properties of Betulin from Birch Bark from Bench to Bedside

BRINGRAJ OIL

hair growth // vitamin rich // analgesic

Eclipta alba extract with potential for hair growth promoting activity

Wonder herb bhringraj - how to use bhringraj oil for hair growth

Phytochemistry and neuroprotective effects of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk

Analgesic studies on total alkaloids and alcohol extracts of Eclipta alba (Linn.) Hassk

What You Need to Know About the Health Benefits of Bhringraj Oil

Hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta alba in male albino rats

CALENDULA

wound healing // anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory activity of flower extract of Calendula officinalis Linn. and its possible mechanism of action

A new extract of the plant Calendula officinalis produces a dual in vitro effect: cytotoxic anti-tumor activity and lymphocyte activation

A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing

Evaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent

Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer

CAMELLIA

anti-inflammatory // wound healing // scar reduction // antioxidant

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects of Camellia oleifera Abel components

Beneficial effects of Camellia Oil (Camellia oleifera Abel.) on ketoprofen-induced gastrointestinal mucosal damage through upregulation of HO-1 and VEGF

Potential Bioactive Components and Health Promotional Benefits of Tea ( Camellia sinensis)

Benefits & Uses Of Camellia Oil (Tea Seed Oil)

The Effect of Camellia sinensis on Wound Healing Potential in an Animal Model

CISTUS INCANUS

anti-bacterial // anti-viral // anti-inflammatory // antioxidant

Cistus incanus (CYSTUS052) for treating patients with infection of the upper respiratory tract. A prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical study

Potent in vitro antiviral activity of Cistus incanus extract against HIV and Filoviruses targets viral envelope proteins

Results of a randomized controlled phase III trial: efficacy of polyphenol-containing cystus® tea mouthwash solution for the reduction of mucositis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy

Cistus: A Natural Antibiotic, Antiviral And Biofilm Buster

Cistus incanus from Strandja Mountain as a Source of Bioactive Antioxidants

Cistus incanus a promising herbal tea rich in bioactive compounds: LC–MS/MS determination of catechins, flavonols, phenolic acids and alkaloids—A comparison with Camellia sinensis, Rooibos and Hoan Ngoc herbal tea

COMFREY OIL

anti-inflammatory // joint health // antioxidant // wound healing

Comfrey root: from tradition to modern clinical trials

Topical symphytum herb concentrate cream against myalgia: a randomized controlled double-blind clinical study

Proliferative and antioxidant activity of Symphytum officinale root extract

Wound healing effects of a Symphytum herb extract cream (Symphytum x uplandicum NYMAN: ): results of a randomized, controlled double-blind study

A Symphytum officinale Root Extract Exerts Anti-inflammatory Properties by Affecting Two Distinct Steps of NF-κB Signaling

FLAXSEED OIL

cardio-protective properties // anti-inflammatory

Flaxseed: its bioactive components and their cardiovascular benefits

Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed for Health and Disease: Review of Clinical Trials

Dietary Flaxseed as a Strategy for Improving Human Health

GREEN COFFEE OIL

antioxidant // instestine stabilizer // anti-inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory and Barrier-Stabilising Effects of Myrrh, Coffee Charcoal and Chamomile Flower Extract in a Co-Culture Cell Model of the Intestinal Mucosa

Coffea arabica extract and its constituents prevent photoaging by suppressing MMPs expression and MAP kinase pathway

Antioxidant activity of the aqueous and methanolic extracts of coffee beans (Coffea arabica L.)

Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and the Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Coffee ( Coffea arabica L.) Bean Residual Press Cake on the Skin Wound Healing

An apple plus a Brazil nut a day keeps the doctors away: antioxidant capacity of foods and their health benefits

HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM

cell proliferation // scar reduction // wound healing // anti-inflammatory

Helichrysum italicum: From traditional use to scientific data

Effects of Helichrysum italicum extract on growth and enzymatic activity of Staphylococcus aureusPub. 2001

In Vitro Anticollagenase and Antielastase Activities of Essential Oil of Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum (Roth) G. Don

Biological properties and resistance reversal effect of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don Pub. 2019

Identification and quantitative determination of the polar constituents in Helichrysum italicum flowers and derived food supplements

The Differences Between Helichrysum Essential Oils - Aromatherapy, Botanical Profiles, Reference Guides

HYALURONIC ACID

moisturizer // wound healing // tissue hydration // analgesic

Hyaluronic Acid: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Trajectory

Hyaluronic Acid in Inflammation and Tissue Regeneration

Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review

Efficacy and safety of repeated courses of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review

Hyaluronic acid, a promising skin rejuvenating biomedicine: A review of recent updates and pre-clinical and clinical investigations on cosmetic and nutricosmetic effects

The efficacy of multiple versus single hyaluronic acid injections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LAVENDER

wound healing // sleep aid // collagen expression

Wound healing potential of lavender oil by acceleration of granulation and wound contraction through induction of TGF-β in a rat model

Herbal medicine for depression and anxiety: A systematic review with assessment of potential psycho-oncologic relevance

Effect of Inhalation of Lavender Essential Oil on Vital Signs in Open Heart Surgery ICU

Effect of lavender aromatherapy on vital signs and perceived quality of sleep in the intermediate care unit: a pilot study

The Effects of Lavender Essential Oil on Wound Healing: A Review of the Current Evidence

MANUKA HONEY

antimicrobial // antioxidant // wound healing // tissue regeneration // anti-inflammatory

The Composition and Biological Activity of Honey: A Focus on Manuka Honey

Health Benefits of Manuka Honey as an Essential Constituent for Tissue Regeneration

Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Antiulcer Potential of Manuka Honey against Gastric Ulcer in Rats

Effect of different doses of Manuka honey in experimentally induced inflammatory bowel disease in rats

The inhibitory effect of Manuka honey on human colon cancer HCT-116 and LoVo cell growth. Part 1: the suppression of cell proliferation, promotion of apoptosis and arrest of the cell cycle

MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (MCT) OIL

anti-inflammatory // wound healing

Influence of the Oil Phase and Topical Formulation on the Wound Healing Ability of a Birch Bark Dry Extract

Microcurrent skin patches for postoperative pain control in total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study

Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil Affects the Immunophenotype via Reprogramming of Mitochondrial Respiration in Murine Macrophages

The Use of Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Gastrointestinal Disorders

METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM)

wound healing // collagen production // analgesic

Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement

Suppressive effect of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on type II collagen-induced arthritis in DBA/1J mice

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Treatment Enhances C2C12 Wound Closure and Protects Cells from Oxidative Stress

Topically Applied Metal Chelator Reduces Thermal Injury Progression in a Rat Model of Brass Comb Burn

ROSEMARY

wound healing // anti-inflammatory // collagen production

Anticancer Effects of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Extract and Rosemary Extract Polyphenols

Healing potential of Rosmarinus officinalis L. on full-thickness excision cutaneous wounds in alloxan-induced-diabetic BALB/c mice

Accelerated infected wound healing by topical application of encapsulated Rosemary essential oil into nanostructured lipid carriers

Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil in experimental animal models

Anti-inflammatory effects of ethanolic extract of Rosmarinus officinalis L. and rosmarinic acid in a rat model of neuropathic pain

MAMEY SAPOTE OIL

antioxidant // vitamin rich // scalp health

Mamey sapote fruit and carotenoid formulations derived thereof are dietary sources of vitamin A - A comparative randomized cross-over study

Effective anti-cancer property of Pouteria sapota leaf on breast cancer cell lines

Antioxidant activity, ascorbic acid and total phenol of exotic fruits occurring in Brazil

Mamey Sapote Oil

SEA BUCKTHORN OIL

wound healing // immuno-enhancing // anti-inflammatory

A preclinical study of the effects of seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) leaf extract on cutaneous wound healing in albino rats

Healing effect of sea buckthorn, olive oil, and their mixture on full-thickness burn wounds

Healing efficacy of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seed oil in an ovine burn wound model

The Anticancer Activity of Sea Buckthorn [Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson]

Leaves of Hippophae rhamnoides prevent taste aversion in gamma-irradiated rats

Protective effects of seabuckthorn pulp and seed oils against radiation-induced acute intestinal injury

UV radiation-induced skin aging in hairless mice is effectively prevented by oral intake of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) fruit blend for 6 weeks through MMP suppression and increase of SOD activity

Effects of sea buckthorn berries on infections and inflammation: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Immunoprotective Effect of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) and Glucomannan on T-2 Toxin-Induced Immunodepression in Poultry

ST. JOHN’S WORT

antibacterial // anti-inflammatory

Topical application of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

The effect of Hypericum perforatum on the wound healing and scar of cesarean

A review of the antibacterial activity of Hypericum perforatum L

Endemic North American Plants as Potentially Suitable Agents for Wound Cleaning Under Resource Scarce Conditions

SUNFLOWER OIL

cell regeneration // anti-inflammatory

Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier: implications for neonatal skin care

The benefits of sunflower oleodistillate (SOD) in pediatric dermatology

Topically applied sunflower seed oil prevents invasive bacterial infections in preterm infants in Egypt: a randomized, controlled clinical trial

Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

Impact of sunflower seed oil versus mustard seed oil on skin barrier function in newborns: a community-based, cluster-randomized trial

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

humectant // wound healing

The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care

Glycerin-Based Hydrogel for Infection Control

A Preliminary Study on the Effectiveness of Glycerin Magnesia Dressing on Second Intension Healing of Wounds on the Distal Aspect of the Forelimb of Horses

Therapeutic glycerin-based ointment provides healing benefits

WHITE WILLOW BARK

analgesic // anti-inflammatory // wound healing

Anti-inflammatory effects of the willow bark extract STW 33-I (Proaktiv(®)) in LPS-activated human monocytes and differentiated macrophages

Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extracts

Herbal medicine for low-back pain

A systematic review on the effectiveness of willow bark for musculoskeletal pain

Willow species and aspirin: different mechanism of actions

Willow Bark: Nature’s Aspirin