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January 2019 This article discusses various treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic methods, as well as the traditional use of certain herbs, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This study found that detoxifying Abrus precatorius seeds through an Ayurvedic process removed toxicity while retaining hair growth efficacy, suggesting the process is effective in reducing toxins.
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.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This review reports the potential therapeutic effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Bhallataka), noting its compounds like anacardic acid may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, but emphasizes that further research is necessary to confirm these effects and determine safety due to inconsistent study methods.
March 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers applied Yashtimadhwadi tail using shirodhara and Nasya karma treatments on sixty patients experiencing hair fall, finding that both methods produced excellent results in reducing symptoms such as hair fall, roughness, and dandruff.
July 2022 in “Journal of bio innovation” This article discusses the role of Panchakarma, a set of five Ayurvedic therapies, in detoxifying the body, as described in traditional Ayurvedic texts.
December 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In this case study, a 17-year-old male with patchy hair loss (Indralupta) experienced significant symptom relief after treatment with Pracchanna Karma and Maricha Lepa, suggesting the therapy was effective and economical within a short duration.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” This article outlines the scope, publication standards, and authorship responsibilities of the International Journal of KIU, but reports no new research results.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the significant pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant with various therapeutic properties such as liver protection, immune modulation, and wound healing, though it notes that more research is needed to identify its active compounds and mechanisms for drug discovery.
August 2023 in “Innovare journal of Ayurvedic sciences” In this in vitro study, methanolic extracts of Mangifera indica and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated significant inhibitory activity on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, suggesting their potential usefulness in diabetes management due to their comparable effects to the standard drug acarbose.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This article reviews Ayurvedic concepts and treatments related to hair and 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.
August 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” In this case, ayurvedic medicines were reported to effectively manage a patient with alopecia areata, with fewer side effects and reduced relapse rates compared to conventional treatments.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study reviewed trichoscopic images to assess hair loss, finding that ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) aligned with modern trichoscopic parameters, potentially aiding accurate diagnosis and management of hair conditions.
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.
This study reported that an Ayurveda-based regimen of Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin may safely improve quality of life, including physical and emotional functioning, in breast cancer patients receiving conventional therapy, with no serious adverse events over an 8-week period.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This clinical study in healthy Indian adults found that a four-month application of an Ayurvedic leave-on treatment significantly increased natural black hair density, reduced grey hair count, and was well-tolerated without adverse effects, suggesting its efficacy and safety for treating premature hair greying.
November 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review highlights that practicing Shiroabhyang, an Ayurvedic scalp massage technique using essential oils, may enhance blood circulation, provide nourishment, and improve hair quality by repairing damage and enhancing texture in hair.
September 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this study, adults with diffuse hair loss applied Bhringraj Taila to their scalps daily, resulting in significant reductions in hair fall, dandruff, and itching after four weeks, without reported adverse effects.
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 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that using 'moha: 5-in-1' hair oil for 8 weeks significantly reduced hair fall, increased hair growth rate and thickness, and decreased scalp dandruff among healthy adults with alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This case report details the treatment of a 28-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation, weight gain, and hair loss, using Ayurvedic management after ultrasound showed a bilateral PCO pattern.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This review highlights that Ayurvedic texts regard hair characteristics as diagnostic tools to understand health status and disease progression.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This paper reviews Ayurvedic theories and practices in understanding and treating PCOS, suggesting it can be addressed with tridosha pacifying, agnivardhak chikitsa, and uttarvasti based on pathogenesis insights.
August 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This review examines the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma for treating hair loss, highlighting the lack of standardized protocols for PRP preparation and delivery and reporting no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
August 2017 in “International journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This review discusses the Ayurvedic perspectives on Bhallataka, noting its detoxified forms may have various therapeutic properties, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2017 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This review explores the concept of cosmetic toxicity in Ayurveda, focusing on chemical hazards in cosmetics and their management, but provides no new clinical findings.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine” In this case study, a 14-year-old boy with a patch of hair loss was treated with Ayurvedic herbal and mineral therapies for 8 weeks, resulting in full hair regrowth on the affected area.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 16-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth after 4 months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Shamana Chikitsa and Raktamokshna, with no adverse effects reported.