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Effect of Tectona grandis Linn. seeds on hair growth activity of albino mice

Authors

  • Deepali Jaybhaye Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Hospital, Aurangabad, India
  • Sushikumar Varma Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, India
  • Nitin Gagne Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, India
  • Vijay bonde Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Hospital, Aurangabad, India
  • Amol Gite Department of Public Health, Buldana, India
  • Deepak Bhosle Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Hospital, Aurangabad, India

Keywords:

Alopecia, hair growth, Tectona grandis, tick seeds

Abstract

The seeds of Tectona grandis Linn. are traditionally acclaimed as hair tonic in the Indian system of medicine. Studies were therefore undertaken in order to evaluate petroleum ether extract of T. grandis seeds for its effect on hair growth in albino mice. The 5% and 10% extracts incorporated into simple ointment base were applied topically on shaved denuded skin of albino mice. The time required for initiation of hair growth as well as completion of hair growth cycle was recorded. Minoxidil 2% solution was applied topically and served as positive control. The result of treatment with minoxidil 2% is 49% hair in anagenic phase. Hair growth initiation time was significantly reduced to half on treatment with the extracts compared to control animals. The treatment was successful in bringing a greater number of hair follicles (64% and 51%) in anagenic phase than standard minoxidil (49%). The results of treatment with 5% and 10% petroleum ether extracts were comparable to the positive control minoxidil. Keywords: Alopecia, hair growth, Tectona grandis, tick seeds

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