Abstract: This application discloses natural product extracts and compounds from an aerial root of a Ficus plant, such as Ficus benghalensis. The application also discloses the use of natural product extracts and compounds from Ficus plants for increasing hair growth and decreasing hair loss. Synthetic formulations comprising various compounds identified in the natural product extracts and methods of use thereof are further disclosed.

Abstract: An energy recovery system for a vehicle comprises an electrical generator provided within a housing. The housing is rotatable relative to the vehicle about a housing axis. The energy recovery system further comprises a wind turbine comprising a set of blades rotatable about a blade axis extending transverse to the housing axis. The wind turbine is supported by the housing and is rotatable with the housing. The electrical generator is coupled to the wind turbine and configured to convert the rotational energy of the set of blades into electrical energy.

Abstract: An energy recovery system for a vehicle comprises an arm mounted between a chassis of a vehicle and an axle of the vehicle. The arm is configured to pivot with respect to the chassis and the axle when the chassis is vertically displaced with respect to the axle. A one-way ratchet assembly couples the arm to an output shaft and is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A torsion spring is coupled to the output shaft such that when the output shaft is rotated in a first direction, the torsion spring is tightened. An electromechanical assembly is configured to move the ratchet assembly from the engaged position to the disengaged position when the torsion spring reaches a pre-determined tightness, so that when the ratchet assembly is in the disengaged position, the torsion spring loosens and induces rotation of the output shaft in the second direction. A generator is coupled to the output shaft.