TLDR The review lists substances from an ancient text that are good for hair health.
The 2015 review by Dhiraj Kumar Vishwakarma and Sonal Bhola focused on the role of hair in beauty and personality, and the importance of maintaining its health. The authors discussed the concept of "Keshya" drugs in Ayurveda, which are substances beneficial to hair health. The review compiled all the Keshya drugs described in the Bhava Prakasha Nighantu, an ancient Ayurvedic text. The authors aimed to provide a comprehensive list of these substances to aid in the understanding and application of Ayurvedic hair care practices.
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