Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles from Ziziphus Nummularia Fruit Extract: Effect on Hair Growth Rate and Activity Against Selected Bacterial and Fungal Strains

    June 2022 in “ Journal of nanomaterials ”
    Muhammad Saqib Khalil, Muhammad Shakeel, Naila Gulfam, Syed Umair Ahmad, Aamir Aziz, Junaid Ahmad, Shabana Bibi, Hitesh Chopra, Fahad A. Alhumaydhi, Abubakr M. Idris, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Manal Ewaiss Hassan, Talha Bin Emran
    TLDR Silver nanoparticles made from Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract promote hair growth and fight bacteria and fungi.
    The study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract and characterized them through various techniques. The AgNPs demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against several bacterial and fungal strains, including S. aureus and Candida albicans. Additionally, the AgNPs showed promising results in promoting hair growth in rabbits, comparable to the effects of minoxidil. This green synthesis method offers an eco-friendly and effective approach for producing AgNPs with potential applications in pharmaceuticals and hair growth treatments. Further toxicological studies and clinical trials are recommended before commercial use.
    Discuss this study in the Community →