Abstract

FORMULATION OF AYURVEDIC SHAMPOO W.S.R. TO ITS HERBAL CHARACTERIZATION

Dr. Vatsala Jain* and Prof. K. Shankar Rao

Abstract

Shampoos are primarily products aimed at cleansing hair and scalp. Present study aims to formulate Ayurvedic Shampoo containing herbal extract and tiny chemicals. In the present scenario, it is essential that Ayurvedic shampoo must be better in performance and safer than the synthetic ones. Present formulation include 10% active ingredients like Shikakai (Acacia concinna), Reetha (Sapindusmucorossii), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Sariva (Hemidesmusindicus), Mandukaparni (Centellaasiatica), Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) and Cow urine. In the present study, the ingredients were selected keeping in view of various characteristics of the shampoo including its Appearance, Foaming ability, Detergency, Fragrance and after washing hair manageability. Shikakai and Reetha contain saponins and these have given soapy properties to the product. Jatamansi is good for hair growth, Mandukaparni whole Plant extract is used for hair maintain and growth. Modern studies have confirmed that the antibacterial activity of Sariva and Bhringaraj prevent balding and premature greying of hairs. Cow Urine inhibit the growth of Malassezia fungi (90-95%) which is responsible for causing dandruff. Evaluation of Ayurvedic Shampoo include organoleptic, performance tests were performed. The results showed brown colour clear shampoo and pH value 7 which was suitable to retain the normal pH mantle of scalp. Ayurvedic shampoo provided stable foam, good cleaning and wetting effect. The details of the study will be present during the seminar.

Keywords: Ayurvedic Shampoo, Cow urine, Malassezia fungi, Shikakai, Reetha.