Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Antifungal Shampoo

Abstract

This study's major goal is to create an antifungal herbal shampoo with curry leaves as the key ingredient, which are known to strengthen hair follicles and encourage hair growth. This herbal shampoo attempts to improve hair growth, strength, and natural darkening while preventing hair loss, a frequent hair condition1. An efficient and secure shampoo formulation was created by combining curry leaves with additional natural ingredients including amla, aloe vera gel, neem, Reetha, Shikakai1. The shampoo is made to clean hair by eliminating dandruff, sebum, and filth without the dangers of chemical compounds that are frequently included in commercial shampoos. There are many different kinds of shampoo, both liquid and solid, but this article focuses on a natural herbal liquid shampoo2,3.

Keywords

Introduction

1. Take 5g each of reetha, shikakai, amla, neem, tulsi powder.

 

 

2. Add about 50ml of distilled water, soak overnight.

 

3. Boil for 15-20 minutes, cool, and filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Collect filtrate. (this is combined herbal extract)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Take 25 ml distilled water in a clean beaker.

 

 

6. Add sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) slowly with gentle stirring to form a uniform solution (avoid foam).

 

 

 

 

 

7. Add aloe vera gel, mix well.

 

 

 

 

 

8. Add reetha, shikakai, amla, neem, tulsi extracts one by one to the base with gentle stirring.

 

 

 

9. Continue stirring until a uniform blend is obtained.

 

 

 

10. Dissolve methyl paraben in a small amount of warm water, then add to the mixture.

 

 

 

11. Adjust pH between 5.5-6.5 using citric acid solution.

 

 

12. Prepared shampoo

 

 

 

                                                                       

13. Transfer the prepared shampoo into a clean, dry, labeled bottle.

 

 

 

14. Store in a cool, dark place.

5. RESULT

The formulated polyherbal shampoo was evaluated to ensure its effectiveness, stability, and consumer acceptability. The tests performed included physical appearance, pH determination, foaming, and viscosity determination. These evaluations are necessary to verify the effectiveness and safety of the shampoo by comparing it with marketed formulations.

1. Physical appearance

The prepared formulations were assessed for fluidity, clarity, and capacity to produce foam.

Table 1. physical appearance

2. pH determination

2 mL of the polyherbal shampoo solution was taken into a Petri dish. After that, a pH litmus paper was dipped into the 2 mL solution. The observed pH was found to be 5.5 to 6.5.

Fig. pH determination

3. Foaming test

To evaluate the foaming ability, the cylinder shake method was used. 1.5 mL of polyherbal shampoo was taken in a 10 mL graduated cylinder. The cylinder was covered by hand and shaken 10–12 times. After shaking, the foam produced was measured.

Fig. Foaming Test

4. Viscosity determination

Viscosity influences the spreading ability of shampoo and its ease of application. The viscosity of the prepared shampoo was determined at 25°C using an Ostwald viscometer.

5. Microbial test

A small amount of the prepared shampoo was taken and stored at different temperatures. However, no microbial growth was observed in the prepared shampoo.

Table 2. Evaluation parameter

Table 3. Stability test

DISCUSSION

The polyherbal shampoo showed satisfactory performance with acceptable appearance, consistency, and cleansing ability. The natural ingredients contributed to effective hair cleaning while being gentle on the scalp. Adequate foaming and stability were observed, indicating a well-balanced formulation. Overall, it offers a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.

CONCLUSION

Poly-herbal shampoo formulation and assessment is a complicated procedure that necessitates careful consideration of several elements. These include choosing the herbal powders or components needed for the formulation and assessing the efficacy and safety of the finished product. There are a number of possible advantages to using herbal components in shampoo composition, including better hair health and less of an influence on the environment. To guarantee the product's efficacy and safety, however, appropriate testing and assessment are crucial. All things considered, the development and assessment of herbal shampoo is a crucial field of study that may provide customers a more sustainable and natural hair care choice.

The current study's goal was to create a herbal shampoo that guards against fungal infections. Furthermore, compared to chemical conditioning treatments, it is safer. The shampoo's pH was modified to preserve the scalp's acidic environment. Shampoo is made with a variety of plant powders or herbal substances, including neem, reetha, shikakai, amla, and aloe vera.

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