Abstract

FORMULATION AND STANDARDISATION OF HERBAL HAIR OIL FOR ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA

Shani Dominic*, Navya P. M.*, Anitta Mariyam K. S., Athira Prasad, Devi M. Nair, Lakshmi M. Nair

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Abstract

Alopecia, a condition present since the beginning of mankind has impacted individuals of all ethnicities and genders to different extents. In allopathy, the treatment for hair-related issues is costly and inaccessible for those with limited financial means. Herbal hair preparations are free from various side effects that of chemically synthesized. Therefore, instead of using various formulations for different hair problems, there is a necessity to formulate one single preparation which overcomes maximum hair problems. The present study involves preparation of herbal hair oil using the herbal ingredients like Aloevera, Fenugreek, Onion, Rosemary, Nettleroot, Indigoferratinctoria and Coconut oil. A mixture of crude drugs was prepared in the form of herbal hair oil by boiling method. We have used seven formulas using different herbal drugs and all the formulation are showing anti-hair fall property with some of other beneficial activities like anti-dandruff activity, improves blood circulation to the scalp and roots, reduce hair pigmentation, anti-fungal activity, reducing the whitening of the hair. The formulated herbal oil is subjected to evaluation based on several parameters such as organoleptic properties, specific gravity, viscosity, acid value, saponification value, Iodine value and pH. The results obtained were comparable to standard values with no sedimentary or gritty texture and showing satisfactory organoleptic properties. The incorporation of the bioactive ingredients into herbal hair oil has a beneficial impact on physical attributes and provides essential nutrients that contribute to the maintenance of healthy and attractive hair.

Keywords: Herbal hair oil, androgenic alopecia, Aloevera, fenugreek, coconut oil.