March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review details the formulation, ingredients, and evaluation of herbal hair serum, noting its potential to improve hair texture and scalp health through the use of natural phytoconstituents.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study examined the formulation of an oil derived from Alkanna tinctoria roots, traditionally used for hair health, and discusses its potential benefits for controlling hair loss, baldness, and premature greying, while promoting hair growth.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers described a formulation process for Ratanjot hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria roots, reporting traditional uses of the oil in preventing hair loss, baldness, premature greying, and promoting hair growth, but did not present empirical results.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in sustainable food systems” This study found that Sinja Valley residents possess traditional knowledge of 13 edible oil-producing plant species, yet this knowledge is at risk due to sociocultural changes. Despite its benefits, including treating disorders like gastritis, use of indigenous oils is declining as commercial products become prevalent.
September 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study reported that in 31 patients with diffuse hair loss, daily application of Bhringraj oil significantly reduced hair fall, dandruff, itching, and dryness over four weeks, without any adverse reactions.
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.
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January 2018 This study formulated an amla oil preparation according to Iranian traditional medicine and found it to have proper physicochemical and microbial quality, suggesting potential for hair loss treatment pending clinical trials.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated the treatment of dandruff in a 19-year-old female using Tankan Bhasma mixed with coconut oil twice weekly, finding it effective and safe in reducing symptoms and improving scalp health.
November 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This study developed an herbal hair oil containing plant extracts such as Aloe barbadensis and Nigella sativa, reporting it showed good antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, suggesting potential benefits for hair growth and hair fall prevention.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study found that using a formulated herbal hair oil, which includes ingredients like Nigella sativa and Cocos nucifera, reduced hair fall progressively over periods ranging from 15 to 90 days among 25 volunteers, showing greater efficacy than simple purified coconut oil.
February 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study explores the use of Neem oil and a sesame oil-based formulation in Ayurvedic treatments for hair loss, suggesting their potential to improve scalp health, nourish hair follicles, and balance doshas, thereby aiding in hair loss prevention and management.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Kesh Kanti Expert Oil promotes hair growth and protects hair health.
In this animal study, leaf extracts of Kalanchoe pinnata increased hair length in rabbits in a concentration-related manner, surpassing minoxidil at the highest concentration, though hair mass was unaffected.
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December 2017 in “Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, N. sativa oil and decoction significantly protected against chemotherapy-induced alopecia in albino rats.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry” This study reports that hair oil formulations using Arnica montana in castor and mustard oil bases showed effective results in quality and quantitative analysis through UV visible spectrophotometer, FTIR, and HPTLC testing methods.
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” In this study, variations in candle nut oil concentration (5%, 6%, 7%) impacted the characteristics and stability of a hair tonic nanoemulsion, influencing factors like droplet size, pH, and viscosity.
This study found that ingesting seeds from the Lecythis ollaria tree may cause hair loss and other toxic effects in animals.
December 2021 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” In this study, researchers formulated a polyherbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut and castor oils, and reported that it boosts hair growth, reduces hair fall and dandruff, and adds shine, with minimal adverse effects compared to market formulations.
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October 1979 in “PubMed” In this study, jute-batching oil did not cause cancer in mice, but it shortened the time to tumour development when combined with a known carcinogen, indicating potential cancer-promoting activity.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported that Neelibhringadi Kera Tailam, a traditional Ayurvedic herbal oil, contains bioactive compounds that may support hair health by stimulating growth, providing antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, and preventing hair loss, as evidenced by its physicochemical, phytochemical, and GC-MS analyses.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In a study of 50 healthy adults, Keshohills hair oil was shown to be effective in reducing hair loss and treating seborrheic dermatitis.
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May 2021 in “Polymers” This review surveys the chemical composition and various uses of jojoba oil in medicine and industry but presents no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this case study, a 22-year-old woman with hair fall, dryness, and thinness on her scalp experienced improved blood circulation, hair growth, and shine after using Nilibhrungarajadi tailam, an Ayurvedic herbal oil, for head massage and hair care.
In this study, Neeli Bhringadi hair oil showed statistically significant improvements in hair growth rate, density, thickness, and reduction in premature graying on participants with androgenetic alopecia and hair graying over 120 days, supporting its potential use in integrative hair care.
December 2021 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of Neelibhringadi keratailam and found significant variations in market samples compared to a prepared sample, indicating potential quality control issues.
This study found that an herbal extract from Marking nuts, when compared to a standard drug, effectively inhibited the dandruff-causing organism Malassezia furfur and promoted hair growth on mice, suggesting potential use for dandruff treatment and hair rejuvenation.
November 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology” This study observed that a herbal oil made from plant extracts including Embica officinalis and Bacopa monnieri significantly promoted hair growth, with different preparation methods yielding effective results.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Public Health in Africa” This study reported that using a Nanostructured Lipid Carrier with a combination of beeswax and oleum cacao improved the characteristics of candlenut oil and enhanced hair growth activity in rats.
This study reported excellent results for hair growth with a newly formulated polyherbal hair oil using traditional herbs like Shikhakai powder and Neem leaves.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that kukui nut oil (AMS oil) promotes hair growth in human hair follicle cultures by increasing PGF2α levels and activating Nrf2 signaling, and a human trial confirmed its efficacy in enhancing eyelash growth.