Studies on Poly Herbal Powder Shampoo for the Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis and Pityriasis Capitis Infestations

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this study was to the formulation containing polyherbal medicinal plants, which gives safety, and efficacy; rectify skin disease, scalp disorders and reducing the harmful effect from herbal anti-lice and dandruff shampoos for the treatment of Pediculosis capitis and Pityriasis capitis and to prevent hair fall. Methods: The formulation of herbal shampoo with various herbal ingredients were dried, milled, sieved (120#) and mixed in geometrical order and evaluated their physicochemical characteristics. Furthermore, particle characters, organoleptic properties, foaming index, skin irritation study, and Anti-lice activity were performed. Results: The prepared poly herbal powdered shampoo (PHPS) exhibits that was freely soluble, particle 20-25 μm size range and free-flowing powder. Lest moisture content (2.5%), ash value, acid value and reduced surface tension of liquid are referred as an ideal candidate for foaming, anti-lice potential with no skin irritations. Conclusion: Based on the evaluation parameters, the prepared powdered shampoo helps to remove hair grease, no hair fall and strengthen hair follicles. Preparation of PHPS formulation at laboratory scale and the compounding of several ingredients of herbal source have produced it possible to ensure safety, efficacy and secure highly effective PHPS.

Enhancing the Physical Characteristics and Shelf Life of Rice Water (Oryza Sativa L.) Gel Shampoo: The Role of Propylene Glycol Concentration

“…Recent reports show that formulated herbal shampoos can also be equivalent to commercially available ones [7]. Compared to other preparations, the formulation of shampoo preparation in the gel is preferable due to some advantages, such as the high viscosity and adhesion that prevent the gel from flowing too quickly on the skin surface, the pseudoplastic property that makes it easy to spread when applied, no marks left, the film-like thin layer when applied, the easily-washed property, and the cool sensation after use [8,9]. A gel preparation should have adequate carrier stability to maintain its condition during storage.…”