TLDR Formulation F3 of the polyherbal hair oil was found to be the best.
The study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal hair oil using various herbs (Emblica officinalis, Allium cepa, Murraya koenigii, Azadirachta indica, Eclipta prostrata, Bacopa monera) to address hair loss exacerbated by modern lifestyle factors such as stress, poor diet, and pollution. Among the different formulations tested, formulation F3 was identified as the best based on its optimal pH, viscosity, specific gravity, acid value, saponification value, and refractive index.
67 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The VCO-based herbal hair tonic is effective, safe for hair loss treatment, and can be mass-produced.
25 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Herbal ingredients like aloe vera and hibiscus can help with hair problems like hair loss and dandruff.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Herbal treatments are effective and preferred for hair loss with fewer side effects.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
