Using Fig Leaves for Hair Treatment

—This study aims to use plant extract, which could be a promising alternative to traditional medicine in treating hair loss. In this research, fig leaves were used instead of harmful chemicals, because these leaves are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial in nourishing and growing hair, strengthening hair follicles, and reducing hair loss. It is used as a mask, by mashing two figs and placing them on the hair for 20 minutes, then washing it with water, or you can take the leaves, put them in water, boil them, then filter them and use them as a toner on the hair. You can also use oils made from fig leaf extracts, as they strengthen hair and nourish their follicles. Fig leaves (Ficus carica Linn) are commonly used in Traditional Arab Medicine. They contain polyphenols, particularly flavonoid compounds, which exhibit antibacterial, antioxidant, and antitumoral properties. Additionally, they are used to treat inflammation