June 2022 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” This study reports a case of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods including Prachhan karma, Lepa, and Shirodhara, offering an alternative to conventional treatments like minoxidil and steroids, which may have adverse effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case report, a multimodal Ayurvedic treatment combining Gunjadi Taila, Rasayana therapy, and Prachhanna Karma successfully reduced hair fall, scalp itching, dandruff, and dryness in a 32-year-old male, suggesting its effectiveness for managing these scalp disorders.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this clinical study, Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa was found to be more effective than PRP therapy with Minoxidil 5% in improving hair regrowth and reducing symptoms in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata), achieving 91.14% overall improvement compared to 74.74% for the alternative treatment.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa was more effective than Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy with Minoxidil 5% in promoting hair regrowth and reducing symptoms of Indralupta, showing greater reductions in hair loss and itching over a 45-day period.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this study, researchers reported significant improvements in hair follicle diameter, thickness, and reduced hair root gap after treating male pattern hair loss with a regimen of Prachanna, Chitrakadi lepa, and Jeevamrutham lehyam over four months.