Hair growth modulating effect of a novel herbal formulation. A rediscovery of traditional knowledge

The hair growth enhancing property of a poly herbal formulation and was studied in comparison with 2% Minoxidil formulation in an experimental animal model. The study formulation in gel containing extracts of medicinal plants mentioned in traditional Siddha system of Medicine was found to have statistically significant effect on promoting hair growth and the effect is in relative comparison with Minoxidil based formulation.