Hair Tonic Activity Test of Sansevieria Trifasciata Prain Leaves on Male Rabbit Hair Growth
October 2022
in “
Asian journal of healthy and science
”
Studysummary This study found that a 20% concentration of mother-in-law's tongue leaf extract promoted hair growth in male rabbits, with effectiveness comparable to a positive control.
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The study investigated the hair growth effects of mother-in-law's tongue leaf extract (Sanseviera Trifasciata Prain) on male rabbits (Lepus nigricollis). The extract was prepared using a maceration method with 96% ethanol and tested at concentrations of 10%, 15%, and 20%. Hair growth was measured by counting 6 strands of the longest hair in each section at intervals over 28 days and by weighing the hair on day 28. The results indicated that the 20% concentration of the extract significantly promoted hair growth, with effectiveness comparable to the positive control. The presence of saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids in the plant may contribute to its hair growth-promoting properties.
