January 2017 in “Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences” This study conducted a detailed examination of Terminalia arjuna flowers, suggesting their potential use in establishing botanical standards for identification and standardization in Ayurvedic medicine.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This case study involving an 11-year-old male with alopecia areata observed remarkable scalp hair regrowth after 4 months of traditional Ayurvedic treatments, which included Raktamoskhan by Jalauka and a specific diet regimen.
This case study reported that Ayurvedic treatment using Pracchana and Bibhitaki Lepa significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata in a 41-year-old woman, reducing patch size and hair fall.
June 2026 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case report, a 23-year-old male with alopecia areata in the beard area experienced significant improvement, with tiny hairs appearing, after 10 days of combined Ayurvedic Shamana and Shodhana therapies.
January 2020 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” In this study, Ayurvedic treatment including Pracchan karma, Siro lepa, and Samana chikista over four months resolved symptoms of Alopecia Areata in a woman who maintained improvement one year post-treatment.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study found that Asthimajjapachak Churna led to greater improvement in managing hair fall among young females compared to Shwadamshtradi Rasayana Churna, particularly through alleviation of Asthigata dosha.
June 2024 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” In this case report, an 18-year-old male with alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth after six weekly treatments with Pracchana, accompanied by the external application of Indraluptha mashi and Malathyadi kera, suggesting these interventions may be effective for managing spot baldness.
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October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” This paper reviews the challenges of treating alopecia areata affecting eyelashes and discusses the risks associated with traditional therapies; it reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This case report details a 19-year-old female with autoimmune hair loss successfully managed using an integrated Ayurvedic approach, achieving complete hair regrowth and symptom resolution within two months, suggesting potential efficacy for autoimmune conditions warranting further study.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” In this study of 52 patients with Indralupta, both Asthisrinkala lepa and Triphala mashi lepa showed a highly significant reduction in lesion size post-Pracchanna treatment, with Asthisrinkala lepa proving more effective compared to Triphala mashi lepa.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this article, the authors discuss Ayurvedic concepts and treatments for Indralupta (Alopecia Areata), highlighting a case successfully managed with Ayurvedic medicine, while contrasting it with modern therapies like corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which have significant side effects.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study found that Asthimajjapachak Churna provided significantly more therapeutic relief from hair fall than Shwadamshtradi Rasayana Churna in young females over 30 days.
August 2022 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Oral and topical tofacitinib can effectively treat severe hair loss with minimal side effects.
This study reported that acupuncture combined with topical Aloe vera and celery gel reduced hair loss from alopecia androgenetica after 28 days of treatment.
July 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this clinical trial, the authors observed that Dravanti beeja lepa may be safe and effective for promoting hair regrowth in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata).
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers described a formulation process for Ratanjot hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria roots, reporting traditional uses of the oil in preventing hair loss, baldness, premature greying, and promoting hair growth, but did not present empirical results.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth after undergoing Ayurvedic treatment, including internal medications and lifestyle modifications, with sustained improvement and no recurrence during a six-month follow-up.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” In this study, a case of Alopecia totalis was treated using cupping therapy along with ayurvedic treatments, suggesting that the combination may be effective due to the herbs' synergistic effects and cupping's immunostimulant activity.
May 2024 in “International journal of science and research” This study found that local Unani formulations combined with Hair Rejuvenation Therapy led to significant hair regeneration in three Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential relief and highlighting the need for larger trials to confirm these findings.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes significant improvement in a 23-year-old male with alopecia areata of toxic origin after 10 days of Ayurvedic treatment involving Shamana and Shodhana therapies, as new hair emerged.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review found that Adiantum capillus-veneris has shown potential pharmacological activities related to its traditional Unani uses, especially for inflammatory, infectious, dermatological, and hair conditions, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in humans.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” In this case study, Ayurvedic management including Viddhakarma and Nilibhringadi Taila led to significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality in a 37-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia, without adverse effects.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine” This study described a case where a 23-year-old male with excessive hair fall experienced significant improvement in dandruff, itching, and hair growth after Ayurvedic treatment involving Abhyanga with Dhurdhurpatradi Taila, bloodletting, and specific herbal medicines.
March 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento” In this study, herbal hair tonic made from Usada Bali ingredients significantly increased hair growth in mice without causing skin irritation compared to a negative control.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this study, significant relief from symptoms of Darunaka, such as itching and dryness, was observed in a 14-year-old patient following treatment with an Ayurvedic formulation made from mango seed and Terminalia chebula powders.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report observed significant hair regrowth and improved alopecia in a 30-year-old woman with alopecia areata after treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle changes, with no recurrence during a six-month follow-up.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
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September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.
June 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study suggests that pili annulati is likely more common than traditionally thought, highlighting the importance of recognizing its characteristic clinical and trichoscopic features for accurate diagnosis.