The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of various antidandruff agents like Emblica officianalis (fruit), and Trigonella foenum graceum (seed) used in traditional hair care preparations. Malassezia furfur is the causative organism for dandruff in humans. Traditionally various plant extracts were used as antidandruff agents by natives, and the objective of this study is to evaluate the concentration of plant extracts required to produce antidandruff activity against Malassezia furfur by Agar well diffusion method. Qualitative chemical analysis of Emblica officianalis fruit extract revealed the presence of tannins, and Trigonella foenum graceum seed extract showed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins and mucilages. The minimum inhibitory concentration of Emblica officianalis extract against Malassezia furfur was 15% where as Trigonella foenum graceum 30% shown inhibitory action against the organism.
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