Development and Evaluation of Virgin Coconut Oil-Based Herbal Hair Tonic

The document from January 1, 2020, details the creation and assessment of a herbal hair tonic formulated with virgin coconut oil (VCO) and a blend of nine herbs known for their hair care benefits. The study involved twelve semi-trained volunteers aged 22-40 who used the oil for 15 days without shampooing. The hair tonic was evaluated for organoleptic properties and quality parameters such as moisture content, acid value, saponification value, pH, viscosity, and specific gravity, as well as for skin irritation. The tonic was found to be dark green, aromatic, non-greasy, less viscous, smooth in texture, and had good overall acceptability. It had a moisture content of 0.21%, acid value of 1.60, saponification value of 256.08 mg KOHg-¹ oil, specific gravity of 0.916, pH of 6.6, and viscosity of 0.966. The skin irritation test indicated that the tonic was non-irritant and safe for use. The product was stable at room temperature for three months and had a long shelf-life. The study concluded that the VCO-based herbal hair tonic could be an effective and safe remedy for hair loss treatment and could be produced on an industrial scale. The number of people involved in the study was twelve, but the duration of the study and the specific results of the hair growth promotion were not provided in the summary.