This review discusses the potential benefits of Ayurvedic remedies—Withania somnifera, Emblica officinalis, Eclipta alba, and Glycyrrhiza glabra—in treating alopecia, highlighting their mechanisms such as inhibiting 5α-reductase, enhancing blood flow, and modulating hair growth pathways, while noting their advantages like fewer side effects and cost-effectiveness.
June 2025 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair oil formulation using various herbs and oils designed to counteract greying, promote hair growth, and reduce dandruff, finding that the formulation met standard values for organoleptic characteristics, grittiness, sensitivity, pH, and viscosity.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science” This study developed and evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with plant-derived ingredients, assessing its ability to minimize hair loss, promote scalp wellness, and improve hair texture through in vitro tests, with positive implications for herbal cosmetic product advancements.
May 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers prepared and evaluated a herbal hair oil using various plant parts, reporting that the oil met all tested parameters and suggested benefits such as promoting hair growth and preventing dandruff, offering an alternative to chemical products.
May 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the potential use of herbal plants like Amla, Bhringraj, Hibiscus, and others in hair care, focusing on their bioactive compounds that may promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and enhance hair texture.
May 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study reviewed the effectiveness and quality assessment of herbal shampoos made with traditional medicinal herbs, reporting that they offer a sustainable, eco-friendly, and safe way to promote hair and scalp health, aligning with contemporary wellness trends.
April 2025 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This study evaluated three herbal powder shampoo formulations, reporting that Formulation 1, with a balance of cleansing and hydration, is most suitable for general scalp health and hair softness, while Formulation 3, with its higher cleansing power, is better for oily hair.
In this study, a hair oil using onion peel and other traditional herbal ingredients was formulated and evaluated for properties like pH, viscosity, organoleptic characteristics, and phytochemical content, aimed at promoting hair growth.
This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo powder using Nyctanthes arbortristis as the main ingredient, and found that it exhibited significant anti-dandruff properties, beneficial physicochemical characteristics, and promising in-vitro results compared to a marketed medicated product.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study formulated a nano-herbal hair spray using neem, fenugreek, and amla extracts combined with chitosan nanoparticles, finding it enhanced hair elasticity, breakage resistance, and provided antibacterial protection, suggesting it as an effective natural alternative to traditional hair treatments.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study developed a herbal shampoo using Reetha, Amla, Neem, Bringraj, Jatamanasi, and Aloe vera, reporting that the shampoo met pharmacognostical standards and showed increased hair growth activity, excellent washing and conditioning effects at 1% concentration, and stability with no skin irritation.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research” This study developed a polyherbal shampoo using herbal extracts as an alternative to chemical-based shampoos, aiming to provide a safer and more effective hair care option.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” The study developed herbal hair gummies using ingredients like fenugreek, amla, and bhringraj, alongside folic acid, zinc, and biotin, concluding they are palatable, meet quality standards, exhibit antioxidant properties, and may effectively enhance hair growth and reduce hair loss.
April 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study developed and evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with various plant extracts, reporting significant enhancement in hair growth activity in human models compared to controls, alongside promising physicochemical properties and safety indicators.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study explores the potential of herbal hair dyes as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes, highlighting their natural coloring ability and additional benefits like scalp nourishment and hair strengthening, while evaluating factors such as pH, spreadability, and color fastness.
This study evaluated a hibiscus-based herbal shampoo formulation and found it to have effective cleansing and conditioning properties, mild antimicrobial benefits, and good physical stability, positioning it as a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
February 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers evaluated a multi-herbal shampoo made with natural components like aloe and hibiscus, reporting it as safer and more effective than synthetic options, though consumer acceptance remains a challenge.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” In this study, researchers developed a novel dry shampoo powder using traditional Indian botanicals and found that it demonstrated effective cleansing properties, favorable physicochemical characteristics, and no adverse effects in animal safety evaluations, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
This study discusses a natural hair care shampoo formulated with ingredients such as Ritha, aloe Vera, and Amla fruit, designed to clean hair, eliminate oil and dandruff, and promote strength, blackness, and growth.
This study prepared herbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut oil, amla, neem, hibiscus, and onion, and reported that the formulations exhibit anti-hairfall properties along with benefits like antidandruff activity, improved scalp circulation, and reduced hair whitening compared to synthetic alternatives.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, a herbal hair oil formulated using ingredients like Amla, garlic, and curry leaves significantly increased hair number and length, reduced hair growth completion time, and showed comparable effects to minoxidil, demonstrating anti-dandruff and other hair-enhancing properties with fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Results are not reported for this study exploring how herbal hair dye, made from natural plant-based ingredients, might promote glossier, longer, and thicker hair while covering gray.
January 2025 in “Springer proceedings in earth and environmental sciences” The eco-friendly hair oil promotes healthy hair growth and is safe and effective.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This review discusses the benefits of using botanicals such as shikakai, amla, reetha, and turmeric in dry shampoos, suggesting these ingredients provide gentle cleansing, nourishment, and protection, aligning with the trend towards natural hair care products.
This study reports that a polyherbal hair mask made from ingredients like strawberry, amla, and fenugreek demonstrates effectiveness as a non-toxic alternative to chemical hair products, promoting hair growth and scalp nourishment while offering ease of use and stability.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” In this review, researchers highlighted the potential benefits of using herbal remedies, such as Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus, for treating various hair problems like dandruff, scalp infections, and premature greying, suggesting natural alternatives to traditional hair treatments.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study developed an herbal shampoo with Emblica officinalis (amla) and Eclipta alba (bhringraj), known from Ayurvedic medicine, which showed effective cleansing ability and improved hair texture and manageability, suggesting it is a promising chemical-free option for hair care.
December 2024 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” This review highlights Shirodhara's potential cosmetic benefits, noting improvements in scalp health, hair growth, and skin appearance, attributed to stress reduction, hormonal balance, enhanced circulation, and nutrient-rich herbal oils.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology” This study assessed a polyherbal hair oil's potential in treating common hair issues like dandruff, alopecia, and hair loss, evaluating its organoleptic properties, acidity, saponification, and viscosity, using ingredients like Amla, almonds, and neem for their critical nutrients.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, preliminary clinical trials and user feedback indicated that a newly formulated herbal hair oil containing traditional medicinal plants significantly reduces hair fall, improves hair density, and enhances overall scalp health, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective hair loss treatment.