Nature's Pharmacy for Hair: A Review of Botanical Ingredients for Hair Growth, Dandruff Control, and Scalp Wellness

This review highlights the benefits of herbal hair oils, which are gaining popularity due to their natural composition and minimal side effects. It examines the structure of the hair follicle and the hair growth cycle, focusing on ingredients like coconut, amla, curry leaves, fenugreek, hibiscus, nagarmotha, and black cumin. A traditionally prepared herbal hair oil was tested for various physicochemical properties, showing favorable pH, acceptable viscosity, low acid value, and good stability, with no skin irritation. The study concludes that herbal hair oils are a safe and effective alternative to synthetic products for promoting healthy hair and scalp.