Ethnopharmacology Study of Traditional Herbs as Anti-Dandruff and Anti-Baldness in Amarasi District, Kupang Regency

October 2023 in “ Jurnal Farmasi Galenika (Galenika Journal of Pharmacy) ”

Muhamad Satria Mandala Pua Upa, Marce Inggritha Taku Bessi, Yulius Baki Korassa, Maria Imakulata Masiya Indrawati

traditional herbs anti-dandruff anti-baldness leaves fruit seeds sap tubers roots burning splitting frying squeezing mashing washing smearing massaging

TLDR Traditional herbs in Amarasi District may help treat dandruff and hair loss.

The study in Amarasi District, Kupang Regency, explored the use of traditional herbs for treating dandruff and hair loss. Seventeen traditional healers identified 18 plants, including 8 single plants and 16 herbs, used for their anti-dandruff and anti-baldness properties. Plant parts such as leaves, fruit, seeds, sap, tubers, and roots are processed through methods like burning, splitting, frying, squeezing, and mashing, and applied by washing, smearing, or massaging the scalp 1-2 times a week. The findings suggest that these traditional plants have potential in treating scalp issues and promoting hair health.

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