Hair loss is a dermatologic disease that has been known for over 2000 years. It is widespread throughout the world and is thought to impact approximately 2% of the global population. In the cosmetic and hair care industries, natural products are indisputably recommended, and over 1000 plant extracts have been tested for hair care applications. Proanthocyanidins from grape seeds and sitosterol from saw palmetto have both been found to promote hair development. Many products are available on the market that is made from a combination of one or more medicinal herbs and are used as a hair tonic, hair growth promoter, hair conditioner, hair cleansing agent, antidandruff agents, and to treat alopecia and lice infection.
Bitter Apple and Hair Treatment
Bitter Apple which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family is an herb that has been used to stimulate new hair growth in traditional literature. The dried pulp of an immature but fully grown fruit that has been removed from the peel is used to treat hair loss. The oil extracted from the seeds of the bitter apple has been reported and is used by tribal groups to prevent hair loss and graying. Glycosides are chemicals found in bitter apples that are supposed to help in hair growth. Bhavprakash which is an Ayurvedic treatise study that uses bitter apple is used for the treatment of Indralupta (for the treatment of hair loss).
According to a study, there are significant effects of bitter apple ethanol and petroleum ether extracts on hair growth start and promotion. Petroleum ether extract from the bitter apple is the best for inducing hair growth initiation as well as completion. The herb's hair growth-promoting effects are also supported by the amazing improvement in hair growth length.
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