A Review of Herbal Medications for the Treatment of Alopecia

October 2023 in “ International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research ”

Sandip Suresh Khandagale, Chaitanaya Laxman Ratnaparkhe, Samir Raju Sayyad, Vivek Dipak Shelar, Amol Vilas Supekar, Vikram Sadashiv Sarukh

herbal medications alopecia corticosteroids minoxidil Phyllanthus Emblica Oscimum sanctum Eclipta alba scalp circulation DHT nutritional support herbal oils herbal treatments hair loss Rogaine Indian gooseberry holy basil false daisy

TLDR Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.

This review article examines the effectiveness of herbal medications in treating alopecia and suggests they may be a safer and more effective alternative to synthetic treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil, which can have negative side effects and limited long-term efficacy. It lists several herbs, such as Phyllanthus Emblica, Oscimum sanctum, and Eclipta alba, which are believed to promote hair health and growth through mechanisms like improving scalp circulation, blocking DHT, and providing nutritional support. The review notes that alopecia is more prevalent in urban areas due to environmental and lifestyle factors and that approximately 80% of physicians recommend herbal treatments over synthetic drugs, with herbal oils being particularly effective for hair loss.

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