Hair Growth Stimulating and Antibacterial Activities of a Poly Herbal Hair Tonic

Abstract

Healthy hair represents an individual's physical and emotional wellbeing. The scalp protectshair from regular wear and tear. Hair oiling protects the follicles and prevents dryness of hair by restoring moisture, sustains hair growth and gives relaxation. Herbal formulations have considerable attention because of less scope for side effects as compared to synthetic counterparts. This investigation intends to develop and assess the efficacy of hair tonicsand the antibacterial activity of a polyherbal formulation prepared from the selected medicinal plants. Roots and aerial roots of Ficus religiosa and seeds of Abrus precatorious which contain valuable therapeutic constituents are selected for this work. Abrus precatorius, also known as 'Kunnikuru' in Malayalam, Guruvindaginja in Telugu, and Kundumani in Tamil, has been utilized for millennia in supplementary medicine. Nearly fifty different conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, diarrhoea, epilepsy, stomach issues, inflammatory diseases, infectious disorders, and sexual disorders, are treated with Ficus religiosa in traditional medicine. This work is primarily intendedto provide a scientific base for the traditional uses of these selected plants. From this study, it is evident that the hair growth activity of 24 hours of application of poly herbal formulationon Male Wistar rats exhibited a more substantial effect compared to the standarddrug Minoxidil and control groups. Lastly, our research demonstrated that extracts from Ficus religiosa and Abrus precatorious can promote hair growth, making them useful for treating alopecia. The antibacterial potential of these extracts is on par with the industry benchmark. Research conducted by us showed that the primary components of aqueous extracts and alcohol are flavonoids, alkaloid compounds, carbohydrates, and tannins.