Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo Having Antimicrobial Potential

Objective: The aim of present research work is to develop a herbal shampoo for hair growing and strengthing without affecting or damaging hair. Reetha, Amla, Neem, Bringraj, Jatamanasi & Aloe vera herbs have been selected on the basis of a traditional system and scientific justification with modern uses. Material and Methods: Hair formulation of Sapindus trifoliatus (sapindaceae), Phyllanthus emblica (phyllanthaceae), Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae), Eclipta alba (Asteraceae), Nardostachys jatamansi (Valerianaceae) and Aloe vera in two concentrations (1and 1.5%) in the form of herbal shampoo were evaluated and studied for hair washing and conditioning activity. Evaluation: The pharmacognostical standardization has been done as per the, The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia (Volume I 1989, Volume II 1999, Volume III 2001) of India (API).It includes; for Sapindus trifoliatus, foreign organic matter (0.98%), water soluble extractive (78.92%), total ash (8.20 %), acid insoluble ash (0.39%), pH (4.53) and moisture (7.77%). All the values are in compliance with API part 1 vol-2. The results revealed that the hair growth activity of each drug was found proportional to the concentration range tested. The formulation containing 1% of each drug used for the study showed excellent results.( foam value 350mm). Excellent results of washing and conditioning were seen in formulation prepared by aqueous extraction technique. Accelerated stability testing of two final sample has been conducted in the environmental chamber with temperature 25 ± 10C and humidity 60 ± 10% RH. All the products were found to be stable with no sign of phase separation and no change in the color. The patch test for sensitivity testing has also been done and no evidence of skin irritation and allergic sensitization. Conclusion: Herbal shampoo will not only give hair protection but also conditioning effect, shine and manageability