A Brief Overview on the Concept of Palityaw.s.r. Premature Hair Greying

    January 2023 in “ International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga ”
    Dhaval Govindbhai Makwana, Priti Engineer, Hardik Chudasama, Amisha Dabhi
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    TLDR Ayurveda suggests natural treatments for premature hair greying caused by an imbalance of Pitta dosha.
    The document provides an overview of premature hair greying, known as Palitya in Ayurveda, and its association with the Pitta dosha, which regulates body temperature and metabolism. The review gathers information from various Ayurvedic and modern medical sources, suggesting that the aggravation of Pitta dosha through certain substances can lead to premature greying. The conclusion highlights Ayurveda as a natural and harmless alternative therapeutic approach for managing premature hair greying.
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