July 2025 in “Journal of Integrated Health Sciences” In this study, a 32-year-old female with alopecia areata experienced significant symptom relief after receiving traditional Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechana, Pracchana, and Rasayana therapies, alongside external application of Chakramarda. The protocol was reported to be simple, cost-effective, and highly efficacious.
April 2026 in “The Bioscan.” In this case report, a 21-year-old male with alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth and an improved SALT score after receiving Viddhakarma, an Ayurvedic para-surgical procedure done twice weekly for six weeks, along with internal medications, without adverse effects.
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.
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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January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” This case report describes a 29-year-old woman with PCOS who experienced improvements in menstrual cycle regularity and ovarian size after Ayurvedic treatment, including Matra basti therapy.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This review discusses Ayurvedic perspectives on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and highlights correlations with traditional concepts like Nashtarthava, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this case study, a 20-year-old male with alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth and symptom relief without recurrence after Ayurvedic Shodhana and Shamana therapy, suggesting Ayurvedic treatments may offer a comprehensive approach to managing this condition.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study observed that Varnadi Kashayam, a traditional Ayurvedic decoction, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pancreatic lipase inhibition, and anti-obesity effects in high-fat diet-induced obese rats, with research also establishing analytical specifications for its quality control and standardization.
May 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” The authors of this study detailed the Ayurvedic perspective on hair health, emphasizing holistic approaches like herbal oil massages and dietary changes tailored to individual needs, asserting that such interventions can enhance hair vitality by balancing physiological elements and promoting overall well-being.
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December 2023 in “The Healer” This case report describes Ayurvedic treatment, including Samshodhan Karma and Shaman Chikitsa, that resulted in pregnancy for a 22-year-old woman with PCOS-related infertility after 3 years of trying to conceive.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study explored Ayurvedic treatments for Khalitya (Alopecia areata) and found that using Virechana Karma, along with systemic medicines and Rasayan drugs, may be extremely beneficial in managing this condition.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study observed distinct variations in hair medulla patterns among people with different Ayurvedic Prakruti types, linking stronger hair integrity to Kapha-dominant types and weaker, fragmented medullae to Vata and Pitta-dominant types, potentially aiding in Dosha-specific hair care and assessment.
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.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, low serum calcium and dietary incompatibilities were linked to hair loss, supporting Ayurveda's connection between Asthi Dhatu and hair, and suggesting an integrative approach for prevention.
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.
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.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” In this case study, a 28-year-old male with alopecia areata, described as indralupta in Ayurveda, experienced significant hair regrowth on the scalp following four months of ayurvedic Samana therapy and a specific diet regimen.
This study concluded that medieval Āyurvēda's treatment of Indralupta aligns with modern understanding of androgenic alopecia, emphasizing the historical scientific basis of Āyurvēda.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors explore the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing the use of purification, pacification, and rejuvenation techniques, along with herbs like Bhringraj, Amalaki, and Brahmi, to restore hair health and balance the body's systems.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this observational study, researchers found that 55% of participants with hair loss known as Khalitya had serum calcium deficiency, which aligns with both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives linking poor nutrition to hair disorder, highlighting the importance of dietary regulation and stress management.
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the vertex/occiput ratios of hair density and diameter in prepubertal children may serve as reference values to identify androgenetic alopecia with high probability.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This narrative review explores Ayurvedic concepts related to polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest traditional treatment approaches involving lifestyle and specific therapies.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many participants with hair loss, or Khalitya, exhibited dietary incompatibilities and low calcium levels, aligning Ayurvedic concepts with modern dietary risk factors.
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.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers evaluated hair loss in 40 participants and identified key Ayurvedic and biochemical factors, finding frequent dietary incompatibilities and a high prevalence of low serum calcium, supporting an integrated approach emphasizing diet and scalp health.
January 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This case report observed significant improvement in a 23-year-old male with Khalitya/Androgenetic alopecia after undergoing Ayurvedic management.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this pilot study, Kantavallabha rasa, an Ayurvedic medicine, showed significant improvements in PCOS symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, pain, unwanted hair growth, skin issues, and ovarian conditions among 10 women with PCOS.
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.
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August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses detoxification methods for poisonous plants in Ayurvedic medicine, detailing purification techniques and their pharmacological effects, but it reports no new results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study reported that a 30-year-old female patient with hypothyroidism experienced significant health improvements, including weight loss and better lipid profiles, after undergoing Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapies, oral medications, and a tailored diet and yoga plan over one week.