Assessment of Nutraceutical Potential of Herbs for Promoting Hair Growth: Formulation Considerations of Herbal Hair Oil

Gaurav Tiwari,Ruchi Tiwari

doi:10.2174/1874372202115010078

Abstract

Background:Hair loss is a relatively common occurrence that causes concern in people of all ages. In most cases, hair loss is permanent, but it can lead to alopecia. Hair root activation is necessary to improve hair development and prevent hair loss. Herbal cosmetics are increasingly widely used by the general public due to the concept of fewer adverse effects and a higher level of safety and security.Objective:The primary goal of this study is to prepare and evaluate herbal hair oil made from fresh components of various plants.Methods:Herbs were acquired from Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology's medicinal garden. Herbs were collected, dried, then ground in a mortar and pestle. Grinded herbs (Murraya koenigii, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn., Nigella sativa, Trigonella foenum-graecum) were combined with 60% Cocos nucifera oil, heated, cooled, and filtered. Physical appearance, viscosity, pH, sensitivity test, hair growth activity, hair weight, antimicrobial test, stability test, and other criteria were determined and are reported in this text for the created herbal hair oil.Results:Herbal hair oil was odourless and reddish brown in appearance. Herbal hair oil had an appropriate refractive index, pH, saponification value, and specific gravity. After application, the herbal oil demonstrated Newtonian flow, as well as good hair growth and weight, with no irritation. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of ascorbic acid, sulphur and saponins. The formulation was found to be stable for 30 days.Conclusion:Conclusively, combination of effective herbs could be used to improve hair growth.

Highlights

Hair is a protein filament that grows from dermal follicles
The current study focuses on the scientific investigation of the herb Hibiscus rosa-sinensis's hair growth potential [12]
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn., Nigella sativa, and Trigonella foenum-graecum were collected from the Medicinal Plant Garden of Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, and were properly authenticated in the Department of Pharmacognosy for the preparation of herbal hair oil

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Introduction

Hair is a protein filament that grows from dermal follicles. Hair is most commonly associated with hair development, hair types, and hair maintenance, but it is an essential biomaterial made mostly of protein, alpha-keratin. Assessment of Nutraceutical Potential of Herbs for Promoting Hair Growth. Previous research has shown that the leaves, roots, and bark of this plant are high in carbazole alkaloids, which have powerful biological and pharmacological effects. Murraya Koenigii has long been known for its hair-root-strengthening effects. Massage hair and scalp with a mixture of dry leaf powder and organic coconut oil to promote hair development. Essential oils, terpenoids, and flavonoids all play important roles in the body [4, 5]. Hair root activation is necessary to improve hair development and prevent hair loss. Herbal cosmetics are increasingly widely used by the general public due to the concept of fewer adverse effects and a higher level of safety and security

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