Hair Growth Potential of Tobacco Leaf Extracts
Author Information
Author(s): Ashlesh V. Murkute, Mahesh S. Sahu, Prashant Y. Mali, Vinod D. Rangari
Primary Institution: J. L. Chaturvedi College of Pharmacy
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the hair growth potential of microbial biotransformed extract of tobacco leaves in male albino wister rats.
Conclusion
The microbial biotransformed extract of tobacco leaves increases hair growth in a concentration-dependent manner.
Supporting Evidence
- The formulations showed an increase in hair growth and serum total protein in a concentration-dependent manner.
- Serum total testosterone decreased according to a concentration-dependent manner.
- Microbial biotransformation of tobacco leaves in cow urine was effective for hair growth promotion.
Takeaway
This study found that using a special extract from tobacco leaves can help hair grow better in rats.
Methodology
The extract was prepared by microbial biotransformation of tobacco leaves in cow urine for 28 days, and various concentrations of herbal lotions were applied to shaved skin areas of rats for 30 days.
Limitations
Further investigations are necessary to explore structural elucidation, characterization, clinical safety, reliability, and molecular mechanisms.
Participant Demographics
Male albino wister rats were used in the study.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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