April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case study, a daily morning Detox Drink combined with Malasana improved bowel frequency, stool consistency, and other constipation-related symptoms in a 37-year-old woman with chronic Malabaddha.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Current Science Research and Review” This review discusses Ayurvedic detoxification methods for poisonous plants, known as Visha Dravyas, and reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review correlates Indralupta, described in Ayurveda, with modern Alopecia Areata, elaborating on its disease progression and pathogenesis involving Tridosha imbalance, primarily Pitta and Vata, and Rakta dushti, for a better understanding of intervention approaches.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This single observational study reported that a combination of a morning Detox Drink regimen and Malasana yoga practice improved symptoms of chronic constipation in a 37-year-old woman over seven days.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study highlights two cases of Mudichood dermatosis in Pune, Maharashtra, suggesting the condition may occur outside its typical geographic range due to hair management practices causing friction.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This review discusses the roles of dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) as an insulator, antibiotic, and regenerative tissue, highlighting its importance in systemic metabolism and immune function, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article reviews the traditional Ayurvedic uses and potential therapeutic properties of the Indian medicinal plant Psoralea corylifolia, attributed with various health benefits including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic effects, though specific study results are not reported.
August 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” The authors concluded that, in this case study, Dhatri Lauha, Brahma Rasayana, and Asthiposhaka Vati effectively managed hair fall without adverse reactions.
October 2019 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study found that Yastimadhuk Tail Pratimarsha Nasya was effective in reducing hair fall symptoms in patients with Khalitya, providing significant relief over a 91-day period compared to a control group.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” In this clinical study, 15 patients with osteoporosis treated with the Ayurvedic formulation Asthiposhtika Vati showed improvements in symptoms, suggesting its effectiveness in managing the condition.
September 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” This review interprets PCOS as a kapha-predominant disorder within the Ayurvedic framework, characterized by medoduṣhṭi, a feeble state of rasa dhatvagni, and margavaraṇa, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
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.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
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May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that trichothiodystrophy hair brittleness is linked to abnormalities in sulfur content and structural organization, making it prone to breakage.
This review explores the Ayurvedic perspective of Indralupta, linked to Alopecia areata in modern medicine, highlighting disease progression through Tridosha imbalance and comparing it with contemporary understanding of Alopecia's pathogenesis.
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September 2024 in “The FASEB Journal” This review discusses the roles of dermal white adipose tissue in skin functions and pathology, underscoring its antibacterial activity and potential anti-fibrotic role, but reports no new experimental results.
This study found that mild skin injuries in rats, especially those dosed with dihydrotachysterol, lead to mineral deposits in hair follicle tissue within 6-12 hours, as confirmed by chemical and X-ray diffraction analyses.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report highlights an unusual trichoscopic appearance in alopecia areata due to dithranol staining, which may obscure typical patterns and reveal atypical vascular features in the interfollicular spaces.
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November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had lower trabecular bone score and total hip bone mineral density compared to controls, with a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, a 23-year-old male with a circular alopecia patch in the beard, diagnosed as Dushivishajanya Indralupta in Ayurveda, showed significant improvement, including new hair growth, after 10 days of Ayurvedic Shamana and Shodhana therapies.
November 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review discusses the concept and treatment of diffuse hair loss, known as Intithār al-Sha‘r, in the Unani system, drawing from classical Unani literature without reporting new clinical results.
November 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study focused on treating 'Indralupta' or alopecia areata using Ayurvedic methods such as Prachanna Karma, finding it promising for improving perifollicular vascularization and addressing hair loss attributed to vitiated Rakta as defined by traditional texts.
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January 1971 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study observed that severe bronchitis may occur in individuals with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia when exposed to a dusty environment, potentially due to abnormalities in the bronchial mucosa.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated an Ayurvedic treatment protocol for Indralupta (similar to alopecia areata), finding significant clinical improvement with increased hair density and no adverse effects, suggesting it may be a safe, holistic alternative for managing alopecia areata.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment protocol was shown to effectively improve symptoms of Indralupta, a condition similar to alopecia areata, by reducing patch size, increasing hair density, and restoring follicular activity, without adverse effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” This study discusses how Ayurveda approaches the management of premature hair greying differently than contemporary science, emphasizing lifestyle regimens, rejuvenation practices, and the use of herbal drugs rooted in Ayurveda pharmacodynamics.
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.
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May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the evolution and development of skin-associated adipose tissue and proposes new nomenclature for the cells and adipose tissue underlying the reticular dermis, without reporting clinical results.
May 2023 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” The authors concluded that Ayurveda's concepts of eight undesired body types, such as hereditary obesity and albinism, align with modern genetic understanding, suggesting these traits have genetic predispositions as originally mentioned in ancient Indian medical texts.