Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) leaf is widely used as a tea substitute in East Asia, offering
potential health benefits. Although studies have highlighted their effects on …

Fair flawless skin is the goal for some cultures and the development of irregular skin
pigmentation is considered an indication of premature skin aging. Hence, there is a rising …

Melanin, the pigment responsible for human skin color, increases susceptibility to UV
radiation, leading to excessive melanin production and hyperpigmentation disorders. This …

Ethnopharmacological relevance According to the Compendium of Materia Medica (Shizhen
Li, Ming dynasty) and Welfare Pharmacy (Song dynasty), Psoraleae Fructus (PF), a …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Morus alba L. has long been used for beauty in many
Asian countries and regions, including anti-aging and hyperpigmentation. Aim of the study …

Pigmentation, a process controlled by melanogenesis, plays a vital role in protecting the skin
against harmful ultraviolet rays. The level of protection is compromised in case of …

Persimmon leaves are used for making persimmon leaf tea or as functional ingredients due
to their enrichment in flavonoids, the beneficial mineral contents, and favorable flavors …

In this study, the antimelanogenic effect of an ethyl acetate fraction of Oroxylum indicum
Vent. seeds (OISEA) and its underlying mechanisms in melan-a cells were investigated …

Plumula Nelumbinis, the green embryo of a lotus seed, is widely consumed in China as a
well-known food with medicinal effects. In this study, 14 alkaloids, including 4 new and 10 …

Safe depigmenting agents are currently increasing in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical
industry because various compounds have been found to have undesirable side effects …