Treatment of Indralupta Through Ayurveda: A Case Study
March 2022
in “
International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences
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Studysummary This case study describes the successful management of alopecia areata in an 18-year-old female patient using Shaman Aushadhi.
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The document details a case study where Ayurvedic shamana therapy, involving the local application of Triphla, Patola, Vidanga, and gunja taila, was used to treat a patient with alopecia areata, resulting in successful hair regrowth. The treatment targeted the patient's specific symptoms and doshas, aiming to interrupt the disease process (sampraptivighatana). The study highlights the effectiveness of these Ayurvedic methods, particularly sthanik chikitsa or localized therapy, in managing hair loss (indralupta). Additionally, it discusses the beneficial properties of the ingredients used, such as the hair growth-promoting effects of the petroleum ether extract of Eclipta alba and the seed oil of Abrus precatorius, which also have wound healing and antibacterial properties.
