Formulation and Characterization of Herbal-Based Antidandruff Shampoo and Assessment of Its Antifungal Activity
June 2026
in “
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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herbal-based antidandruff shampoo neem fenugreek seed aloe vera clove antifungal activity antibacterial activity bioactive compounds Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy FTIR Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Malassezia furfur agar well diffusion method phytochemical screenings herbal shampoo dandruff shampoo scalp health
TLDR The herbal antidandruff shampoo effectively fights dandruff and improves scalp health.
The study focuses on formulating an herbal-based antidandruff shampoo using traditional herbs like neem, fenugreek seed, aloe vera, and clove, known for their therapeutic and antimicrobial properties. The bioactive components were extracted and confirmed through phytochemical screenings and FTIR analysis. Two shampoo formulations were developed and characterized for physical and chemical properties, including pH, foaming agents, and stability. The shampoo's antibacterial and antifungal activities were tested against Staphylococcus species and Malassezia furfur, respectively, using the agar well diffusion method. The results indicate that the herbal shampoo is a promising natural alternative for addressing dandruff, offering stability, quality, and potential therapeutic benefits for scalp health.
