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Evaluation of Tridax procumbens as promising hair growth promoter.
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DISHA PRAJAPATI
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Tridax procumbens is traditionally used ayurvedic medicine for hair growth and is usually dispensed in place of Bhringraj. The present study was aimed to assess the efficacy of Tridax procumbens for their traditional use in hair growth promoting activity. The methanolic and chloroform extract were dispersed in coconut oil base, oil extract of plant was prepared and even drug in cream base were used for study of hair growth promoting activity in albino wistar rats using minoxidill as a standard. The time required for initiation of hair growth as well as completion of hair growth cycle was recorded. The methanolic extract in oil showed the best activity. The hair growth initiation time and completion time were comparatively short in methanolic extract of Tridax procumbens.
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Tridax procumbens, hair loss, alopecia,
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