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@article{205008,
        author = {Ravi Kumar Baburao Shep and Mr. Shah A. S and Dr. N.V.N. Reddy and Dr.Sameer S. Sheaikh},
        title = {FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HAIR OIL USING THE OIL OF ECLIPTA ALBA (BHRINGRAJ) FOR HAIR GROWTH PROMOTION AND SCALP HEALTH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {6365-6375},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205008},
        abstract = {Background: Herbal hair care products are increasingly preferred due to their safety, biocompatibility, and reduced risk of adverse effects compared to synthetic formulations. Eclipta alba (Bhringraj), a well-known medicinal plant in Ayurveda, has traditionally been used to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, prevent premature greying, and maintain scalp health. Its therapeutic properties are attributed to the presence of bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, coumestans, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds.
Objective: The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal hair oil containing Eclipta alba oil and investigate its physicochemical characteristics, stability, and hair growth-promoting potential.
Materials and Methods: Bhringraj oil was extracted from authenticated plant material and incorporated into a herbal hair oil formulation using selected natural carrier oils. The prepared formulation was evaluated for organoleptic properties including color, odor, appearance, and texture. Physicochemical parameters such as pH, viscosity, specific gravity, refractive index, acid value, and saponification value were determined using standard analytical methods. Stability studies were conducted under specified storage conditions to assess formulation integrity. Hair growth-promoting activity was evaluated using suitable experimental methods and compared with a standard treatment.
Results: The formulated herbal hair oil exhibited desirable organoleptic characteristics and satisfactory physicochemical properties within acceptable limits. Stability studies indicated no significant changes in appearance, odor, viscosity, or other evaluated parameters throughout the study period. The formulation demonstrated notable hair growth-promoting activity, showing improved hair growth parameters compared to the control group. Conclusion: The developed Eclipta alba-based herbal hair oil was found to be stable, safe, and effective. The findings support its traditional Ayurvedic use and suggest its potential as a natural formulation for promoting hair growth and maintaining healthy scalp conditions.},
        keywords = {Eclipta alba, Bhringraj, herbal hair oil, hair growth, physicochemical evaluation, stability studies.},
        month = {June},
        }