Abstract

PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF VARIOUS HERBAL HAIR OIL FORMULATIONS

Boyapati Madhulatha* and Kotresh Yaligar

Abstract

The objective of present study involves preparation of various herbal hair oil formulations usingamla, Hibiscus, Bringraj, Brahmi, Henna, Termineliabelarica, Flaxseeds, Oats, Calendula, Neem, Tridax. Evaluating physical parameters and testing the efficacy of oil by using rabbits. The hair oil formulations were prepared by using two different methods paste method and cloth pouch method. The different oils namely PF1,PF2,PF3,DMF1,DMF2,DMF3 were subjected to test of sensitivity, specific gravity, acid value, saponification value, pH and biological evaluation. DMF3 followed by DMF2 were found to be more significant when compared to other formulations. The hair initiation was started on 10th day which is comparable to that of minoxidil (Hair initiation 12th day). Excellent results of hair growth were seen in formulations prepared by cloth pouch method. They hold the promise of potent herbal alternative for minoxidil.

Keywords: Amla, Hibiscus, Bringraj, Brahmi, Henna, Termineliabelarica, Flaxseeds, Oats, Calendula, Neem, Tridax.