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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.
January 2025 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This review discusses nine Ayurvedic medicinal herbs listed in the Dhanvantari Nighantu as beneficial for hair, detailing their properties like promoting hair growth, enhancing hair thickness, and maintaining dark hair color, alongside supporting research on these effects.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this cell study, Eclipta alba extract inhibited cancer cell proliferation and induced apoptosis, showing potential antiproliferative and anti-metastasis effects on liver and related cancer cell lines.
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January 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This paper reviews the Ayurvedic formulation Nilibhringadi Taila, which is claimed to improve hair quality and treat issues such as split hairs, premature greying, and baldness, and emphasizes the need for further research on its uses and effectiveness.
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.
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May 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This study explores the Ayurvedic concept of Akala Palitya, or premature greying, noting that its incidence is rising due to modern lifestyle changes and environmental factors, particularly in tropical and developing countries.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In a single case study, a 12-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth within 15 days of Ayurveda treatment, specifically nasya karma with Anu taila and shamana chikitsa over 60 days, with no adverse effects observed.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” This review compiles current knowledge of Eclipta prostrata's botanical details, ethnomedical uses, phytochemical components, and various pharmacological activities, emphasizing its potential for modern pharmaceutical formulations based on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and other therapeutic properties.
June 2023 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This study explores how Dhatryadi rasayana, a polyherbal formulation with antioxidant properties, may help prevent and treat premature hair greying by addressing factors such as oxidative stress, nutritional deficiencies, and hormone imbalances, potentially through rasayana therapy.
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.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This case study suggests that Ayurvedic treatment, including Karanj oil, herbal churna, and leech therapy, provided significant hair regrowth in a 16-year-old with alopecia areata after three months, despite previous unsuccessful conventional medicine treatments.
November 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study evaluated an herbal hair dye made from plant-based ingredients, finding it stable, non-toxic, and effective in providing lasting color, improving hair texture, and reducing hair fall, making it a viable and eco-friendly alternative to chemical dyes.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” This article explores Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair disorders and provides no new clinical results, highlighting practices like using herbal treatments for hair loss and greying.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, most participants began using chemical hair dyes at a young age, experiencing adverse effects, but continued due to the perceived importance of hair color.
December 2015 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This article reviews various Keshya drugs described in Bhava Prakasha Nighantu for hair care and reports no new research findings.
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.
March 2018 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” In this study, Ayurvedic Keshya gel, formulated with specific herbs and essential oils, was found to be effective in reducing hair fall and improving hair quality in both men and women.
October 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This article discusses methods to enhance scalp hair strength and beauty according to Ayurvedic principles, without presenting new clinical results, and emphasizes understanding various aspects of hair health from Ayurvedic texts.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Kesh Kanti Expert Oil promotes hair growth and protects hair health.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this clinical study, researchers found that treating hair loss with Anutaila Nasya combined with Keshamitra Yoga was more effective in alleviating symptoms of Keshpatana compared to Keshamitra Yoga alone, with a significant reduction in hair fall observed.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study explores how Ayurveda concepts, specifically Prakruti, relate to male pattern baldness, suggesting that individual constitutional types may predict susceptibility to earlier hair loss when influenced by modern lifestyle factors.
January 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review compiles references from classical Ayurveda texts on hair health, disorders, and treatments, emphasizing a holistic approach without reporting new clinical results.
This report describes a rare case of kerion in a 6-year-old boy in Ireland, treated with oral Itraconazole and steroids, highlighting the condition's unusual occurrence in the region.
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.
May 2026 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This review explores the Charaka samhita's concept of Ashtanindita purusha, identifying eight physical constitutions traditionally regarded as undesirable due to their association with various diseases, and aims to correlate these with contemporary genetic, endocrinological, and metabolic disorders.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In a study of 50 healthy adults, Keshohills hair oil was shown to be effective in reducing hair loss and treating seborrheic dermatitis.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This review discusses the potential role of Garudan kizhangu ennai, a polyherbal Siddha formulation, in managing alopecia areata and highlights its various pharmacological properties, although further clinical studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant psoriasis who experienced complete resolution of symptoms and hair regrowth after following an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa regimen, with no relapse noted at follow-up, suggesting its potential for sustainable Ekakustha management.
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.