Provided is a hair growth agent / hair tonic capable of improving the hair generation and growth effects and achieving the anti-canities effects. Specifically, the hair growth agent / hair tonic comprises, as an active ingredient, the extract obtained from the whole part of a plant belonging to the genus Cymbidium of the family Orchidaceae, and also has the anti-canities effect. Great Flower Marie Laurencin is particularly effective as the plant belonging to the genus Cymbidium of the family Orchidaceae. The amount of the extract to be added is 0.1 to 30% by weight, desirably 1.0 to 20% by weight, and particularly preferably 5.0 to 15% by weight.
