Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum for Antimicrobial Activity and Hair Growth Promotion

March 2026 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”

A. Haripriya, V. Prasath, G. Praveen Kumar, G. Priyadarshini, T. Priyadharshini, S. Priyanka

herbal hair serum phytochemicals alkaloids flavonoids antifungal activity antibacterial activity Trichophyton spp. Candida albicans Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli hair regrowth natural therapeutic alternative natural hair growth treatment

TLDR The herbal hair serum effectively fights microbes and promotes hair growth.

The study formulated and evaluated a herbal hair serum, revealing the presence of several phytochemicals like alkaloids and flavonoids, while proteins and terpenoids were absent. The serum was dark brown, aromatic, smooth, and had a pH of 8.2, with no irritation potential. It showed significant antifungal and antibacterial activity against various pathogens, including Trichophyton spp., Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. Hair regrowth studies indicated that the serum was comparably effective to standard treatments, suggesting its potential as a natural therapeutic alternative for hair growth promotion.

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