~ 32 ~ Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2022; 11(1): 32-36 E-ISSN: 2278-4136 P-ISSN: 2349-8234 www.phytojournal.com JPP 2022; 11(1): 32-36 Received: 08-11-2021 Accepted: 10-12-2021 Nilofar Khan Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Prajwal Jadhav Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Srushti Jagadale Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Komal Kachare Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Shravani Kamble Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Shivani Gandhe Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Rupali Yewale Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Dr. Mohan Kale Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Shubhangi Kshirsagar Ideal College of Pharmacy, Bhal, P.O. dwarli, Haji malang road, Ambernath East, Kalyan, Maharashtra, India Corresponding Author: Nilofar Khan Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, Vengaon Road, Dahivali, Karjat, Raigad, Maharashtra, India Formulation and evaluation of polyherbal hair gel formulation Nilofar Khan, Prajwal Jadhav, Srushti Jagadale, Komal Kachare, Shravani Kamble, Shivani Gandhe, Rupali Yewale, Dr. Mohan Kale and Shubhangi Kshirsagar DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2022.v11.i1a.14318 Abstract Dandruff is a skin condition with symptoms includes flaking and sometimes mild itchiness cause to the scalp. They are many bacteria, fungus causing scalp infections which lead to further hair problems or skin issues. There is one of the common conditions candidiasis which is typically caused on the skin or mucus membrane caused by candida. Herbal extract of gauva leaves, amla and aloe found to be effective in treating Candidiasis. Guava leaves are rich in Vitamin B & C that helps in nourishing hair and also aids hair growth. Guava leaves shows antibacterial and antifungal activity on gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Vitamin C present in Amla which is 20 times more than that of orange; which prevents premature graying of hairs, it also providesluster to hairs and strengthen follicles. Gauva leaves extract was evaluated by Cup and plate method against the fungus C. albicans and bacteria S. aureus. Herbal Gel was formulated and evaluated by using Carbopol 934, triethanolamine etc. A polyherbal hair gel was found to be effective against candidiasis along with this it nourished the hair and prevent premature graying. Keywords: Candidiasis, hair gel, gauva leave extract, cup and plate method Introduction Hair Scalp Infection Dandruff is a skin condition with Symptoms includes flaking and sometimes mild itchiness cause to the scalp [1] . The are many bacteria, Fungus causing scalp infections which leads to further hair problems or skin issues. There is one of the common conditions candidiasis which is typically caused on the skin or mucus membrane caused by candida. As skin is the protective layers of body against infection but this yeast leads to skin conditions and if is multiplies it can become pathogenic. This fungus thrives mostly in moist, warm and sweaty conditions, There been some subdivisions in case of Candidiasis based on the areas of body and also consist of approx 150 species among these Candida albicans is most prevalent, This yeast is supposed to be present in healthy people. The symptom varies on basis of body location, focusing on the scalp problem the symptoms such as rash and white flaky substance over affected area is formed. There are many allopathic formulation treatments for this infection [2] . Malassezia most commonly present in patients with higher levels of sebaceous secretion because of mallassezia feed off of lipids [3] . Folliculitis is a skin syndrome which is commonly found in population and cause inflammation to the skin. Several microbial agents act as causative agents, but Staphylococcus aureus is found in most of patients with Folliculitis [4] . Candida albicans and S. Aureus are opportunistic microbes. The frequency of this infection is more and cause hair problems on regular basis in unhygienic conditions or lower immunity towards them. Many such treatments are available in market but compared to any other treatment, Herbal treatment is always a better option. Even after complete cure, the infection cans cause recurrence.