Design and evalution of herbal hair oil formulations by using ethanolic extract of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. Leaves

Abstract

Herbal hair oils have always attracted considerable attention, when compared to synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs may have side effects like local irritation, itching and burning sensation. They may cause dermatological reactions and systemic side effects like headache, dizziness, etc. So there is a need for development of herbal hair oil for potent hair growth and to prevent hair fall with no side effects. In the present study herbal hair oil was prepared by using n-hexane extract of Trigonellafoenumgraceum seed oil and the ethanolic extract of Ziziphus jujuba Mill.  leaves. The three (HF_1, HF₂ & HF₃) different hair oils are formulated by changing the concentration of ethanolic extractof Ziziphusjujubaleaves. The prepared formulations were evaluated by using standard methods like physical and biological evaluation. All the parameters showed that they are within the limits. The hair growth studies finally prove that formulation HF₃ (5%) have excellent hair growth activity by taking less time to initiate the hair growth(8 days) and time taken for complete hair growth within 26 days. When compared to the standard, it holds the promise of potent alternative for Minoxidil (5% ethanolic solution).