Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO UTILIZING BANYAN AERIAL ROOT EXTRACT

*Akanksha Sanjay Vetal, Andhale Aditi Adinath, Vaishali Mahadev Gavade and Bhagyashree G. Dhotre

Abstract

Dandruff a common scalp disorder characterized by flaking and itching, is often managed with synthetic chemical-based shampoos that can sometimes lead to adverse effects. This research investigates the potential of a polyherbal formulation as a natural and potentially gentler alternative. The present study focuses on the preparation of a novel anti-dandruff shampoo incorporating extracts of banyan aerial roots (ficus benghalensis), bramhi (bacopa monnieri), neem (azadirachta indica), indigo leaf (indigofera tinctoria), and amla (emblica officinalis). Aqueous extracts of these plant materials were prepared and incorporated into a shampoo base containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as the primary surfactant, along with co-surfactant, along with co-surfactants, thickeners, and preservatives. The formulated polyherbal shampoo was then subjected to various physicochemical evaluations (appearance, pH, viscosity, foaming ability, wetting time, and dirt dispersion), stability studies and preliminary safety assessment (patch test).

Keywords: Polyherbal Formulation, Ficus Benghalensis, Bacopa Monnieri, Azadirachta Indica, Physicochemical Evaluation, Stability Studies.