Murraya koenigii as a Natural Hair Growth and Grey hair: A Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/ejac.v19i1.1103Keywords:
Hair growth, Hair Greying, Hair Growth cycle, Amla, Curry Leaves.Abstract
Many academic fields have studied the morphology of human scalp hair, and they have found that human scalp hair is unique among mammals due to its intricacy. In addition to providing protection, hair helps control body temperature. Though it's frequently considered trash, hair has many benefits. Hair structure, which is made up of proteins and stratified cells, varies by ethnic group but has some common features. Greying, which usually starts after 10 cycles, is influenced by the anagen, catagen, and telogen stages of the hair growth cycle, affecting hair length and color. Globally, hair health is a major concern because many people are affected by conditions including premature greying and hair loss. Because they are safer than synthetic medicines, people are becoming more interested in natural remedies. Due to the possible health benefits of curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), especially in terms of encouraging hair development and delaying premature greying of the hair, these leaves have been utilized traditionally in many cultures. The article explores the diverse phytochemical composition of curry leaves, encompassing alkaloids, flavonoids, and essential oils that are responsible for their antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory characteristics. These characteristics are thought to protect against oxidative stress, a major cause of hair greying, and to improve scalp health and hair follicle stimulation. Curry leaves may be useful as a natural hair growth booster and hair greying delayer, according to the findings; nevertheless, more studies are required to determine their exact effectiveness and potential uses in dermatology.
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