TLDR Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
The document from 2012 examines the use of Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicinal plants in treating hair disorders and promoting hair health. It acknowledges that while there is widespread ethnopharmacological knowledge among tribal populations, much of it is not scientifically substantiated. The document identifies several plants, such as Aloe vera, Gurhal, Bhringaraj, and Indian gooseberry, which have been studied and found to have hair growth properties. It also discusses the Ayurvedic concept of doshas, particularly pitta, and their relation to hair health, including conditions like Khalitya, Palitya, and Indralupta. The role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in hair loss is mentioned, with a genetic predisposition to produce more DHT being responsible for about 95% of hair loss cases. A list of medicinal plants, including Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Lawsonia inermis, is provided with details on their traditional uses and chemical constituents. The document concludes that there is a need for more scientific evidence to support the safety and efficacy of these traditional therapies, despite their significant role in Indian healthcare.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of biologically active products from nature” The F1 herbal mixture grew hair well and could treat hair loss without the side effects of common treatments.
4 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
67 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
26 citations,
January 1994 in “McGraw-Hill eBooks” Many hair loss conditions can be treated.
62 citations,
July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Combining synthetic and herbal treatments may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
December 2018 in “Journal of harmonizrd research in applied science” Yoga and Ayurveda, including stress management and herbal oil use, can potentially reduce hair loss and promote hair growth, with further research needed for therapy protocols.
4 citations,
October 2016 Herbs like aloe vera and amla are effective and safe for treating hair loss.
January 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” The herbal shampoo is effective and safe for use.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Herbs like Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera could be safer, more conditioning antidandruff alternatives to synthetic products.
