Activity and Safety Testing of Hibiscus Leaf Extract Hair Tonic on Rabbit Hair Growth
January 2016
in “
Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia
”
New to Minoxidil? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary In this study, hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic at 10% concentration showed better hair growth promotion activity compared to minoxidil 2% in a rabbit model, although it caused eye irritation. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study evaluated the hair growth promotion activity, physical stability, and safety of hair tonic containing 2.5%, 5%, and 10% hibiscus leaf extract. The hair tonic was applied to rabbits, and hair length, thickness, weight, and density were measured. The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic showed better hair growth promotion than 2% minoxidil. Physical stability tests indicated good stability at various temperatures. Safety tests revealed no skin irritation but positive eye irritation.
