A Review on Some Indian Medicinal Plants useful in Hair Care

Abstract

Abstract: Hair related problems are an ever-increasing problem. Compared with chemical herbal ingredients are more preferred because of their easy availability and lesser side effects. The utilization of novel medicinal plant ingredients in various formulations such as hair tonic, hair gels, hair oils and hair dyes has proved to be beneficial than the formulations containing chemical components. These novel ingredients have helped in the enhancement of the beauty of hair and help in the treatment of various hair problems such as dandruff, alopecia and many more. It is a universal problem affecting both sexes. Herbal cosmetics are now appropriate solution to the current problem. This review describes the use of some natural medicinal plants for hair growth promotion, Anti-hair fall and Anti-grey hair with a brief description of the major use, plant parts used and the active compounds responsible for the use of the herbal plants.