Nature's Pharmacy for Hair: A Review of Botanical Ingredients for Hair Growth, Dandruff Control, and Scalp Wellness

This review explores the benefits of herbal hair oils, emphasizing their natural composition and minimal side effects for hair growth and scalp health. It examines the structure of hair follicles and the hair growth cycle, focusing on ingredients like coconut, amla, curry leaves, fenugreek, hibiscus, nagarmotha, and black cumin. A traditionally prepared herbal hair oil underwent physicochemical assessments, showing favorable pH, acceptable viscosity, low acid value, and good stability, with no skin irritation. The study concludes that herbal hair oils are a safe, natural alternative to synthetic products, promoting healthy hair and scalp.