Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Gel

February 2022 in “ Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine ”

S Ramakrishna, Gopikrishna U. V

herbal hair gel Guar gum Jatamansi extract phytochemical pH viscosity spreadability homogeneity stability skin irritation washability antifungal activity Candida albicans Fluconazole natural gums biodegradable biocompatible pharmaceutical excipients

TLDR The herbal hair gel is effective, eco-friendly, and non-irritating with antifungal properties.

The document details a study on a herbal hair gel formulated with Guar gum and Jatamansi extract, highlighting its beneficial phytochemical content for hair health. The gel's physical properties, including pH, viscosity, spreadability, homogeneity, stability, skin irritation, and washability, were evaluated, showing favorable results such as a pH of 6.06, good homogeneity, and no skin irritation. The gel remained stable over 30 days and exhibited antifungal activity against Candida albicans, outperforming the standard antifungal agent Fluconazole. The study concludes that the herbal hair gel is an effective, eco-friendly hair care product and underscores the potential of natural gums as economic, non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible pharmaceutical excipients.

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