Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Lotus Oil

June 2023 in “ Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences ”

Nitin S. Gosavi, Dhananjay D. Chaudhari, Dipak E. Jagdale, Neha R. Jaiswal

polyherbal hair oil amla hibiscus bhringraj methi minoxidil follicular size anagen phase Indian gooseberry Rogaine

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Studysummary This study found that a herbal hair oil with 7.5% concentration of amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi showed potent hair growth activity comparable to 2% minoxidil solution.

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The study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal hair oil using amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi, finding that 7.5% of each herb was the most effective concentration. The oil, prepared using the boiling method, was characterized and compared to a 2% minoxidil solution. The polyherbal oil showed excellent hair growth activity by enlarging follicular size and prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting it could be a potent herbal alternative to minoxidil.

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