1) Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis):
Emblica officinalis has been used as potent rejuvenator and to promote hair growth .
Vito studies suggested that Emblica officinalis possesses hair growth promoting activity, as it effectively enlarges size and prolongs the anagen phase of hair follicles .
Immunomodulatory, nutrient and anti-oxidantactivities of Emblica officinalis have been reported in scientific studies.
2) Gulancha tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia):
Tinospora cordifolia has been used as potent rejuvenator. It has also been used as general tonic to strengthen the human body systems. It possesses immunomodulatory, adaptogenic and anti-stress activities which help in prevention of hair loss.
3) Belliric myrobalan (Terminalia belerica):
Terminalia belerica has been used as Keshya (hair growth promoter) in traditional Indian system of medicine.
Terminalia belerica contains beta-sitosterol,which inhibits 5 alpha reductase enzyme, thereby blocking the formation of dihydrotestosteron (DHT) Decrease level of DHT may prevent shrinking of local terminal hair follicles of scalp.
4) Fenugreek (Triagonella foenum graecum):
Triagonella foenum graecum contains a class of phyto-compounds called phytoantiandrogens, such as stearic-acid, palmitic-acid and beta-sitosterol, which decrease tissue sensitivity to androgens or decrease androgenic activity.
Triagonella foenum graecum also inhibits 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and blocks the formation of dihydrotestosteron (DTH).
5) Trailing eclipta (Eclipta alba):
Eclipta alba has been used as Keshya (hair growth promoter). It has also been used as rejuvenator and tonic. It improves the immunity and body strength.
6) Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra):
Glycyrrhiza glabra has been used as Keshya (hair growth promoter). It nourishes and strengthens the body system due to its potent rejuvenating activity.It also possess anti-oxidant activity
7) Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum):
Ocimum sanctum contains a class of phyto-compounds called phytoantidrogens, such as stearic-acid, palmitic-acid and beta-sitosterol decrease tissue sensitivity to androgens or decrease androgenic activity.
Ocimum sanctum inhibits 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and blocks the formation of dihydrotestosteron (DTH). It also possesses adaptogenic and anti-stressor activities. |