Article: PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF HERBO-MINERAL HAIR DYE FOR PREMATURE HAIR GRAYING

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15242

Pages: 71-75

Author: Mrudula Joshi *, Shital Rasane, Neelesh Patil, Vinayak Joshi

Abstract: Background: Premature Hair Graying (PHG/ Canities) is the burning problem of today’s society. Despite extensive research, the treatment for PHG is still unsatisfactory. Ayurveda considers Palitya (premature hair graying) as an ailment of vitiated Pitta dosha (deranged functional factor of the body responsible for digestion and metabolism). Ayurveda therapeutics can provide the natural solution to this problem without adverse effects and also can prevent the recurrence. Objective:  In present research work, attempts are made to formulate unique, safe and effective herbomineral hair dye (Keshranjak yog) an Ayurvedic formulation. The prepared formulation is also evaluated for its efficiency through various organoleptic, phytochemical and physicochemical parameters. Results: The pH of prepared herbomineral hair dye was found to be 6 which is close to neutral; to suit the requirements of different scalp and hair types. Total phenolic content (8.1%±0.7), total flavonoid content (6±1.2) of prepared sample were found to be acceptable and within limit. Conclusion: The dyeing effect of the developed dye may be attributed to keshya (good for hair), Kesharanjak (hair coloring) properties according to Ayurveda and presence of tannins, phenols as per pharmaceutics. Nowadays natural remedies are widely accepted as they are safer with minimal side effects as compared to the chemical hair dye. Kesharanjak yog may provide vital nourishment to the scalp skin and can color the hair in an utmost gentle manner. Due to nontoxic nature can act as public healthcare product.

Keyword: Herbo-mineral Hair dye, Kesharanjak yog, Premature hair graying, Palitya, Eclipta alba, Kasees bhasma, Indigofera tinctoria