Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) by Jaluka Avacharana and Shamana Aoushadhi: A Case Report

January 2024 in “ International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga ”

Pooja Rani, Mini Rathi, Vinita Chandrakar, Vipin Tanwar

alopecia areata Indralupta Jalaukavacharana leech therapy Shamana Aoushadhi Ayurvedic medication Ayurvedic medicine

TLDR Ayurvedic treatments can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.

This case report describes the successful treatment of a 24-year-old female with alopecia areata, known as Indralupta in Ayurveda, using Ayurvedic methods. The patient underwent seven sessions of Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) combined with Shamana Aoushadhi (Ayurvedic medication), resulting in the regrowth of lustrous black hair on the affected scalp area. The study concludes that these Ayurvedic treatments can provide a favorable outcome for patients with Indralupta.

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