Eclipta alba (L.) also called as Bhringraj is used in the treatment of gall bladder problems, liver cirrhosis, jaundice and hepatitis. The leaves of the plant have since a long time been used as hair rejuvenation in Ayurveda.The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves were studied for their total protein, free phenolic and hydroxyl free radical scavenging activity. Based on the results,was formulated. The shampoo formulated was found to have a pH of 6.8 and 7.42 for water and ethanolic extract respectively. Both the prepared product was clear, produced good foams and had no characteristic smell.We found the plant extracts to be active against clinical pathogen. Our study also confirmed the antifungal activity of E.alba against Malassezia which commonly causes dandruff related problems in humans. Incorporating extracts of E.albainto shampoo can be effecting not only in hair growth but also as an antidandruff agent.
