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Dawoud A, Aburizig M, Abbakar B, Ibrahim A, Fath Elrhman M, Aljaili O, et al . Herbal Cosmeceuticals in Sudan: Phytochemical Properties, Therapeutic Potentials, and Economic Opportunities. pbp 2026; 8 (In press)
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Azza Dawoud *1 
, Marwa Aburizig2 , Balsam Abbakar2 , Anwar Ibrahim2 , Maram Fath Elrhman2 , Omsalama Aljaili2 , Marwa Dia Aldin2 , Walaa Adil2
, Marwa Aburizig2 , Balsam Abbakar2 , Anwar Ibrahim2 , Maram Fath Elrhman2 , Omsalama Aljaili2 , Marwa Dia Aldin2 , Walaa Adil2
1- 1. Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics, at Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Institute, National Centre for Research, Khartoum, Sudan.2. Pharmaceutical Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, National Ribat University, Sudan , azzadawoudhussien@gmail.com
2- Faculty of Pharmacy, National Ribat University, Sudan
2- Faculty of Pharmacy, National Ribat University, Sudan
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Abstract:
Objective: Herbal cosmeceuticals are gaining global attention due to their multifunctional, safe, and sustainable properties. Sudan, endowed with unique biodiversity and rich ethnobotanical heritage, harbors numerous medicinal plants traditionally used for skin and hair care. However, their scientific validation, standardization, and industrial development remain limited. This review systematically identifies Sudanese medicinal plants with cosmeceutical potential, evaluates their phytochemical and pharmacological evidence, and explores industrial and economic opportunities.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and AJOL up to August 2025. Boolean operators were applied, and inclusion/exclusion criteria were defined following PRISMA guidelines. The quality of included studies was assessed using CASP and AMSTAR 2 tools.
Results: Fifteen Sudanese medicinal plants were identified, with Nigella sativa, Lawsonia inermis, and Adansonia digitata being the most frequently studied. These plants demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and hair-strengthening effects. However, most evidence was based on in vitro and animal studies, with limited clinical validation and absence of standardized industrial formulations. A SWOT analysis revealed both opportunities (biodiversity, global market demand, women’s empowerment) and challenges (regulatory gaps, limited infrastructure, lack of standardization).
Conclusion: Sudanese medicinal plants hold strong potential for developing innovative herbal cosmeceuticals. To realize this potential, future research should emphasize clinical validation, standardization models, and industrial feasibility. Leveraging these resources could foster therapeutic innovation, empower local communities, and strengthen Sudan’s role in the global “green beauty” market.
Objective: Herbal cosmeceuticals are gaining global attention due to their multifunctional, safe, and sustainable properties. Sudan, endowed with unique biodiversity and rich ethnobotanical heritage, harbors numerous medicinal plants traditionally used for skin and hair care. However, their scientific validation, standardization, and industrial development remain limited. This review systematically identifies Sudanese medicinal plants with cosmeceutical potential, evaluates their phytochemical and pharmacological evidence, and explores industrial and economic opportunities.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and AJOL up to August 2025. Boolean operators were applied, and inclusion/exclusion criteria were defined following PRISMA guidelines. The quality of included studies was assessed using CASP and AMSTAR 2 tools.
Results: Fifteen Sudanese medicinal plants were identified, with Nigella sativa, Lawsonia inermis, and Adansonia digitata being the most frequently studied. These plants demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and hair-strengthening effects. However, most evidence was based on in vitro and animal studies, with limited clinical validation and absence of standardized industrial formulations. A SWOT analysis revealed both opportunities (biodiversity, global market demand, women’s empowerment) and challenges (regulatory gaps, limited infrastructure, lack of standardization).
Conclusion: Sudanese medicinal plants hold strong potential for developing innovative herbal cosmeceuticals. To realize this potential, future research should emphasize clinical validation, standardization models, and industrial feasibility. Leveraging these resources could foster therapeutic innovation, empower local communities, and strengthen Sudan’s role in the global “green beauty” market.
Keywords: Herbal cosmeceuticals, Sudanese medicinal plants, phytochemistry, dermatological applications, industrial and economic opportunities
Type of Study: Review/Systemtic review |
Subject:
Herbal Drugs
Received: 2025/06/10 | Accepted: 2025/09/21 | Published: 2026/01/20
Received: 2025/06/10 | Accepted: 2025/09/21 | Published: 2026/01/20
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