Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO CONTAINING FENUGREEK SEEDS AND ALOE-VERA GEl

Pallavi Rahul Kaple and Kishori Hol*

ABSTRACT

The main goal of present research was to formulate and evaluate the anti-dandruff activity of shampoo which was prepared from herbal plant. Dandruff cannot be completely eliminated but can only be managed and effectively controlled. Herbal medicines have become a global important for both medical and economical. The anti-dandruff shampoo prepared from herbal plant are more efficacious than synthetic medicines and which shows some adverse effect. Although uses of herbal plants instead of systemic medicines which have ability to improve the quality, efficacy and safety of the cream. This study investigated the anti-dandruff activity of “Azadirachta indica” (Neem) and “Ocimum sanctum” (Tulsi) to clear the dandruff from scalp. The two plant which are selected for the preparation of anti-dandruff shampoo shows antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. This herbal shampoo was formulated using natural ingredient like fenugreek (methi), Azadirachta indica (neem), Acacia concinna (shikakai), Sapindus mukorossi (reetha), Ocimum sanctu (tulsi) with proven efficacy of hair care preparation is prepared.

Keywords: Fenugreek seed, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E.