An Overview on Indian Herbs in Hair Care Therapy

Abstract

Hair is a thread-like structure numerously found in vertebrates. It is also considered as one of the symbols of beauty in humans. In this expeditious world, many problems associated with face (on the skin, eyebrows, lips) nails, hair etc. are seen. The provided information emphasizes on various herbal ingredient that owns numerous benefits for hairs and related hair complications in humans. Among various problems, people are experiencing many hairs related problems such as hair loss, split ends, dandruff, increased sebum production, hair thinning. Thus, people are looking for ways to increase hair conditions, prevention for hair associated problems and advanced care. The synthetic or the chemical products causes side effects and adverse effects when used, thus now people have high approach towards organic natural and herbal formulations that tends to show minimum side effects. Generally, herbal preparations are known for its “no side effects” property. Utilization of herbal components is extending progressively. Herbs acts as a source of medicinal properties, foods and supplements since ages. Several cosmetic products are present for hair care prepared from herbal and other natural origin. In contrast, synthetic products, herbal or organic formulations are good alternate that possess no/minimum side effects. In this review, various medicinal plants that own hair care properties are summarized accompanying their biological sources, active chemical constituents having hair care property and their uses.