Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO FROM FICUS BENGHALENSIS

Badak Ravindra*, Chavan Vaishnavi, Badak Ganesh, Pooja Wankhede, Pooja Bhonde and Shubhangi Manikpuriya

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Abstract

Herbal products are known for their inherent property i.e. comparatively safe and economic. In present study, aerial root extract of ficus benghalensis was evaluated for hair growth. The aim of the research work was to formulate and evaluate shampoo dosage form of ethanolic extract. Aerial root of Ficus benghalensis collected from local area of Aurangabad district and sun dried. Ethanolic extracts were prepared using soxhlet apparatus. Herbal shampoo is used to cleansing of the hair also conditioning, smoothing, of the hair surface, good health of hair, hair free of dandruff, dirt grease and lice above all, it’s safety benefits are expected. The advantage of herbal cosmetics is their nontoxic nature, reduce the allergic reactions and time tested usefulness of many ingredients. Thus in present work, we found good properties for the herbal shampoo and further optimization study benefits of herbal shampoo on human use as cosmetic product.

Keywords: Herbal Shampoo, Ficus benghalensis, Hair, Analytical test, Evaluation of Shampoo.