Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Local Application of Zingiber Officinalis

    January 2015
    Shafia Mushtaq, Shah Alam, Asim Ali, Shazia Jilani
    TLDR A paste made from ginger and croton seeds effectively treated Alopecia Areata.
    The document discussed the use of Unani medicine, specifically a paste made from Croton tiglum seeds and Zingiber officianalis rhizome extract, for treating Alopecia Areata (Safa). This traditional treatment had been used for thousands of years and was noted for its effectiveness in managing the condition, which could range from patchy hair loss to complete loss of scalp or body hair. Modern research identified crotonol in Croton tiglum as a potent irritant and various beneficial compounds in Zingiber officianalis, such as alkaloids and flavanoids. Despite the availability of Western treatments, some patients did not respond well or experienced side effects, highlighting the significance of this alternative approach. A patient treated with these Unani herbal drugs showed significant improvement.
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