Hair Growth Activity Test of Guinea Pigs with Ethanol Extract Combination of Fragrant Pandan Leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb) and Celery Leaves (Apium graveolens L.)

January 2019

Latifah Khoirani Siregar

ethanol extract Pandanus amaryllifolius Apium graveolens hair growth hair tonic fragrant pandan celery leaves

TLDR The 1:5 ratio of fragrant pandan to celery extract best promotes hair growth.

The study investigated the hair growth activity of a combination of ethanol extracts from fragrant pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb) and celery leaves (Apium graveolens L.) on guinea pigs. Various formulations were tested, with the extract ratios ranging from 1:5 to 5:1. The results indicated that all formulations enhanced hair length growth, with the 1:5 ratio of fragrant pandan to celery extract showing the most significant activity. The hair tonic was found to be physically stable, with a blackish-green color, viscosity between 348.03 and 468.26 cPs, and a pH range of 4.5 to 5.7.

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