FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A NOVEL POLYHERBAL ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO

Sowjanya A.R.*, T. Tamizh Mani, L. Shiju, Vageesh Revadigar, Pavithra T.

ABSTRACT

This study was aimed to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal antidandruff shampoo using plant extracts such as Calotropis gigantea, Pongamia pinnata, Limonia acidissima, Solanum nigrum, and Putranjiva roxburghii. The formulations (F1–F5) were assessed for pH, viscosity, foam stability, solid content, dirt dispersion, antimicrobial activity, and stability. Results showed suitable pH, good viscosity, effective foam stability, and solid content within 20–30%. Antimicrobial tests demonstrated significant activity against Staphylococcus aureus and, especially in F3 and F4. Stability studies confirmed that F4 and F5 remained stable Malassezia furfur over three months. These findings suggest F4 and F5 as promising candidates for commercial herbal antidandruff shampoo development.

Keywords: Formulations, Antimicrobial activity, Staphylococcus aureus, Malassezia furfur.