Formulation and Evaluation of Beta-Sitosterol Enriched Herbal Scalp Serum

January 2025 in “ International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Clinical Research ”

Pramod B. Shinde, S. D. Patil, Aakansha Bhawal, Pankaj Maskare, Harshada Potale, Ameya Joshi

beta-sitosterol 5-alpha-reductase DHT androgenetic alopecia jojoba oil argan oil lavender oil vitamin E peppermint oil dihydrotestosterone male pattern baldness

TLDR The herbal scalp serum may help hair growth by reducing DHT levels.

The study developed a herbal scalp serum enriched with Beta-Sitosterol, which may promote hair growth by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase and reducing DHT levels, a factor in androgenetic alopecia. The serum includes oils like jojoba, argan, lavender, vitamin E, and peppermint, which support follicular health and scalp microcirculation. It was tested for stability, pH, and viscosity, showing no degradation over time. While the serum appears promising as a natural alternative to synthetic products, further clinical studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in promoting hair regrowth.

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