May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that over 60 days, Amalaki Churna, when administered to 30 patients with non-cicatricial hair fall, significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair tensile strength without adverse effects, suggesting beneficial Rasayana and Keshya properties.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Amalaki Churna, given at a dose of 3g twice daily, significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair strength in patients with non-cicatricial hair loss over 60 days, without reported 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)” This study reviews classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research on Amalaki, finding significant benefits for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and inflammation in clinical trials, while also suggesting potential benefits for liver, hair, skin, eyes, cognition, and respiratory health based on preclinical data and traditional claims.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study explores Ayurvedic concepts for hair conditions such as hair loss, premature greying, alopecia areata, seborrheic dermatitis, and dandruff, highlighting treatments that include Panchakarma and Rasayana medicines for potential relief.
December 2025 in “GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research” This study examines Ayurvedic approaches to managing premature hair greying, highlighting the potential of herbal formulations, lifestyle interventions, and rejuvenative therapies as safe, sustainable alternatives, though more rigorous clinical trials are needed to validate these methods.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the increasing prevalence of premature graying (Premature Canities) in young adults, linking it to factors such as oxidative stress, genetic predisposition, and environmental pollution, with notable concern in tropical and developing countries.
December 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This article discusses the ancient Ayurvedic explanations of premature greying, or Akala Palitya, highlighting how modern lifestyle factors like stress and pollution have increased its prevalence, particularly in urban and developing areas.
January 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This review discusses the Ayurvedic perspective on premature graying of hair (Akala Palitam) and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for understanding its etio-pathogenesis for effective management.
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March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that both maternal and fetal hair mercury levels were significantly higher in women who had dental amalgam restorations placed before or during pregnancy, compared to those without such restorations.
April 2021 in “Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research” This review discusses the health risks of mercury from dental amalgam, including higher levels of mercury in dentists and pregnant women, and suggests using composite resins instead.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” In this study, maternal and fetal hair mercury levels were significantly higher when mothers had dental amalgam restorations placed before or during pregnancy, compared to unexposed individuals.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” This article describes a rare case of alopecia with both scarring and non-scarring features, combining histologic signs of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia with select immunologic features of alopecia areata.
May 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This study found that extracellular vesicles from erythrocytes may promote hair regeneration in patients with androgenic alopecia by transferring components that upregulate Wnt/β-catenin signaling and are involved in the formation of the skin's outer barrier.
March 2025 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” This case study demonstrated the successful use of Ayurvedic detoxification therapies and treatments in a 28-year-old female, leading to significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss, offering a potential holistic approach for managing Alopecia Areata.
This ongoing study is evaluating whether Ayurvedic treatments, specifically Panchagavya Ghrita combined with Amalakyadi Kashaya, can improve the quality of life for cancer patients experiencing side effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy, compared to standard care, using a variety of quality-of-life and symptom severity scales.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research” This review discusses the potential health risks of mercury released from dental amalgam, examining its effects on multiple body systems, and calls for replacing amalgam with composite resins due to these concerns.
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January 2018 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” In this study, researchers developed an herbal liquid shampoo using ingredients like shikekai and tulsi powder, aiming for safety and efficacy without the damaging effects of chemical alternatives, and found that it could clear dandruff and dirt while enhancing hair strength and growth.
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April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” This article describes the formulation of a multipurpose herbal shampoo powder using natural ingredients, with a focus on avoiding harmful synthetic chemicals, but reports no clinical results.
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April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to premature greying of hair, focusing on detoxifying therapies like panchakarma and various rejuvenative treatments, but presents no new empirical findings.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review discusses the Ayurvedic concept of Indralupta, resembling alopecia areata, and highlights dietary therapy's potential role in holistic prevention and management, while reporting no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study observed that Varnadi Kashayam, a traditional Ayurvedic decoction, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pancreatic lipase inhibition, and anti-obesity effects in high-fat diet-induced obese rats, with research also establishing analytical specifications for its quality control and standardization.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed significant hair regrowth and near-complete restoration in a 32-year-old female with Alopecia Areata (Indralupta in Ayurveda) treated over two months with a comprehensive Ayurvedic regimen, suggesting potential effectiveness of these therapies for this condition.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report documented that a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment, including therapies like Vamana and Jalaukavacharana, achieved significant hair regrowth in a 32-year-old female with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) over two months without adverse effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors explore the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing the use of purification, pacification, and rejuvenation techniques, along with herbs like Bhringraj, Amalaki, and Brahmi, to restore hair health and balance the body's systems.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing balancing doshas and utilizing herbs and therapies like Bhringraj and Shirodhara to promote hair regrowth and overall scalp health, according to this source.
August 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case study suggests that an Ayurvedic treatment regimen, involving Amlaki-Amrasthi lepa, Amalaki-Amrasthi kashay, and Avipattikar churna, may effectively manage hair loss symptoms without side effects in a 25-year-old woman.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In this case study, a 22-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia showed significant symptom improvement and haemoglobin increase after a month of Ayurvedic treatments and iron-rich dietary supplements.