July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” This case report describes a five-year-old boy with Alopecia Universalis who did not respond to allopathic treatments but showed significant hair regrowth after two months of Ayurveda therapies, suggesting their potential effectiveness for this condition.
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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.
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 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the various causes of alopecia and provides an overview of treatments such as allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic methods, emphasizing recent advancements in addressing hair loss.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant improvement in hair regrowth after treatment with rakthamokshana and a herbal lepa containing Shodita Kasisa and Triphala masi mixed with nilibringaraj taila.
July 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses Ayurvedic perspectives on acne vulgaris and outlines potential natural remedies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
June 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this source, a case of a female patient with indralupta (alopecia areata) was successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods, specifically jaluaka, haridra, and nimbalepa, suggesting an effective alternative to corticosteroids, which have harmful side effects and are unsuitable for long-term use.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study discusses various causes and treatments of hair loss, with a focus on the potential effectiveness of Ayurvedic and synthetic methods, but emphasizes that more research is needed for specific conditions like Telogen Effluvium.
July 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” In this single case study, Ayurvedic treatments using Madhuka taila nasya and Japaakusumadi lepa were reported to benefit a patient with premature hair graying, suggesting a potential safe and effective alternative to conventional methods.
December 2018 in “Journal of harmonizrd research in applied science” This article discusses the development of a management strategy for baldness using complementary medicine, particularly Ayurveda and yoga, but reports no clinical results; further studies are needed.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported that Neelibhringadi Kera Tailam, a traditional Ayurvedic herbal oil, contains bioactive compounds that may support hair health by stimulating growth, providing antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, and preventing hair loss, as evidenced by its physicochemical, phytochemical, and GC-MS analyses.
March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This case study describes the successful management of alopecia areata in an 18-year-old female patient using Shaman Aushadhi.
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October 2016 This source describes the potential of various herbal treatments, such as aloe vera and amla, as natural alternatives for managing hair loss and enhancing hair health, noting their benefits include fewer side effects, affordability, and multiple application methods.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study presents a case report of a 25-year-old woman with PCOS who experienced irregular menstruation, weight gain, and depression, highlighting improvements in her symptoms and menstrual regularity after three and a half months of treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and yoga.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study reports that in a single-case study, a 24-year-old female with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth after undergoing seven sessions of Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) along with Ayurvedic medication, suggesting these treatments may be beneficial for such cases.
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This study reported that phytochemicals SA-4 and SA-6 from Tridax procumbens exhibited a dose-related immunostimulatory effect on mice, suggesting their potential as immunostimulators.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reported marked improvement in hair loss symptoms for a 30-year-old woman using Ayurvedic leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana), highlighting its potential as a gentle and minimally invasive alternative to conventional alopecia treatments.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reports that a 30-year-old woman with persistent hair fall experienced marked improvement following leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana) performed according to classical Ayurvedic protocols.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this case study, a 35-year-old woman with persistent hair loss saw noticeable improvements after five weeks of Jalaukavacharana (Leech Therapy) and supportive Ayurvedic treatment, suggesting potential benefits of this approach for hair loss conditions.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” In this case study, researchers observed that Ayurvedic treatments, specifically Praccahnna and Tikta Patola patra swarasa Lepa, improved symptoms of alopecia areata, such as reducing patch size and hair fall.
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.
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.
September 2025 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review article concluded that certain herbal remedies targeting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent hair loss in androgenetic alopecia by blocking dihydrotestosterone production, although standardizing the concentration of active herbal compounds remains a challenge.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study developed a herbal shampoo using Reetha, Amla, Neem, Bringraj, Jatamanasi, and Aloe vera, reporting that the shampoo met pharmacognostical standards and showed increased hair growth activity, excellent washing and conditioning effects at 1% concentration, and stability with no skin irritation.
February 2023 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Dhathri Hair Care Plus herbal oil helps reduce hair loss, treat scalp conditions, and slow down hair greying.
July 2014 in “Planta Medica” This article reviews the use of Eclipta Alba, a traditional Ayurvedic herb, in liver health, hair growth, and diabetes management, but it reports no new research findings.
This study concluded that medieval Āyurvēda's treatment of Indralupta aligns with modern understanding of androgenic alopecia, emphasizing the historical scientific basis of Āyurvēda.
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December 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This study reports that optimal follicular penetration in nanocarrier-assisted drug delivery for skin diseases occurs with carrier sizes between 300 and 650 nm, while certain traditional medicine practices have shown effectiveness in treating skin conditions.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal hair oils, incorporating medicinal plant extracts and carrier oils, show promise in promoting hair growth and scalp health by demonstrating antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, with clinical evidence supporting reductions in hair fall and dandruff with minimal side effects.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlighted the potential benefits of herbal hair oils, detailing how formulations combining specific medicinal plants and carrier oils may promote hair health by stimulating hair follicles and reducing hair fall, as supported by preclinical and clinical studies with minimal side effects.