Preparation, Evaluation, and Hair Growth Stimulating Activity of Herbal Hair Oil

January 2009 in “ Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research ”

Pooja S. Banerjee, Megha Sharma, Rajesh Kumar Nema

herbal hair oil amla hibiscus brahmi methi hair growth stimulation follicular size anagen phase minoxidil Indian gooseberry Bacopa monnieri fenugreek Rogaine

TLDR Herbal hair oil with 7.5% amla, hibiscus, brahmi, and methi promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.

The study focused on preparing and evaluating a herbal hair oil using amla, hibiscus, brahmi, and methi for hair growth stimulation. Each herb was tested individually at concentrations of 1-10%, and then combined in varying concentrations using three different preparation techniques. The formulation containing 7.5% of each herb showed excellent hair growth activity, comparable to 2% minoxidil solution, by enlarging follicular size and prolonging the anagen phase. The boiling method of oil preparation yielded the best results, suggesting a promising herbal alternative to minoxidil.

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