Development and Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulations for Hair Growth Potential
July 2009
in “
Pharmacognosy Research
”
Studysummary This study found that a polyherbal formulation with a 1:2:3 ratio of Cicer arietinum Linn., Ocimum sanctum Linn., and Cyperus rotundus Linn. promoted hair growth in rats, comparable to a standard treatment.
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The study evaluated the hair growth promoting activity of three polyherbal formulations with extracts of Cicer arietinum, Ocimum sanctum, and Cyperus rotundus. The most effective formulation had a ratio of 1:2:3 of these extracts and demonstrated hair growth activity comparable to minoxidil. This formulation, referred to as F₁, was topically applied to rats and showed better hair growth initiation and completion times, as well as significant improvements in hair length and diameter, suggesting it could be a promising herbal alternative for treating alopecia. The exact number of rats used in the study was not provided.
