Formulation and evaluation of herbal antidandruff shampoo

Abstract

Plants contain a number of chemical compounds which perform biological functions including defense against insects, fungi, herbivorous and mammals. Dandruff is a scalp disorder which affecting the half of post pubertal population of any ethnicity and both genders. Nowadays dependency of people is rising on herbal or ayurvedic formulation not only for chronic ailments but also for number of acute problems. The assurance of therapy with minimal side effects has proven ayurvedic formulation to be promising for cosmetic use too. The herbal antidandruff shampoo was formulated using natural ingredients with Acacia concinna (shikakai fruits), Aloevera barbadensis (aloe leaf), Azadiracta indica (Neem leaf), Eclipta alba (bhringraj green leaf), Sapindus mukorosis (reetha fruits), citrus limon (lemon fruit).