Exploring Herbal Remedies For Hair Care: A Review Of Medicinal Plants And Their Benefits

May 2025 in “ GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences ”

Rutik N. Sapkal, Jitendra A. Kubde, Pooja R. Hatwar, Ravindra L. Bakal

Amla Bhringraj Hibiscus Shikakai Onion Henna Rosemary flavonoids tannins saponins antioxidants

TLDR Herbal remedies like Amla, Bhringraj, and Hibiscus can improve hair growth and texture.

This review explores the use of herbal remedies for hair care, emphasizing the benefits of medicinal plants such as Amla, Bhringraj, Hibiscus, Shikakai, Onion, Henna, and Rosemary. These plants are traditionally used to promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and improve hair texture due to their bioactive compounds like flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and antioxidants. The review highlights the potential of these natural products as effective solutions for hair-related issues, offering an alternative to synthetic hair care products.

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