Herbal Effective Remedies for Alopecia: A Review

The review discusses the effectiveness of herbal remedies such as Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Emblica officinalis (Amla), Eclipta alba (Bringraj), and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) in treating various forms of alopecia, including progressive and temporary hair loss, as well as hair loss due to immune system issues. These herbs work through mechanisms like 5α-reductase inhibition, increased microcapillary blood flow, antioxidant effects, and modulation of hair growth signaling pathways. The review highlights the phytomedicinal importance and chemical constituents of these herbs, emphasizing their advantages such as patient compliance, fewer side effects, easy availability, low cost, and diverse modes of action in treating hair loss according to Ayurveda.