Alopecia is a dermatological disorder with psychosocial implications on patients with hair loss. Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn [Malvaceae], lawsonia inermisis Linn [Lythraceae ] and Trigonella foenum [Fabaceae]. a well known Ayurvedic herb with purported claims of hair growth promotion. Hair formulation of Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn [Malvaceae] 10% w/v, lawsonia inermisis Linn [Lythraceae ] 5% w/v and Trigonella foenum [Fabaceae] 10% w/v concentration in the form of herbal oil were studied and showed excellent hair growth activity with standard [ 2 % minoxidil ethanolic solution] in wister albino rats. Hair growth initiation time was significantly reduced to half on treatment with the oil, as compared to control animals. The time required for complete hair growth was also significantly reduced. The result of treatment with oil were better than the positive control minoxidil 2 % treatment. It holds the promise of potent herbal alternative for minoxidil .
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