January 2026 in “AYUSHDHARA” This study compared two Ayurvedic treatments for alopecia and found that applying Chirabilwa Lepa after Prachanna led to significantly better improvement in hair regrowth than using Gunja Lepa after Prachanna among the 60 patients studied.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” In this study, a 21-year-old male with alopecia areata showed complete hair regrowth after following a 100-day holistic Ayurveda treatment, which included Pracchana karma, Gunja-Kalihari lepa application, and Ayurveda formulations, resulting in a SALT-2 score reduction from 66% to 0%.
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.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this study, an 18-year-old female with vitiligo underwent Pracchana Karma and Ayurvedic treatments, resulting in progressive skin re-pigmentation and improved quality of life without adverse effects.
March 2025 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” This case study demonstrated the successful use of Ayurvedic detoxification therapies and treatments in a 28-year-old female, leading to significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss, offering a potential holistic approach for managing Alopecia Areata.
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January 2019 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This case report demonstrates successful treatment of Indralupta using Prachhana karma, Shirolepa, and Bhringarajadi Rasayana in Ayurvedic practice.
June 2026 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” This case report suggests that an Ayurvedic treatment protocol may effectively manage paediatric indralupta, a condition similar to alopecia areata, with complete hair restoration observed in an 11-year-old patient without adverse effects.
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)” 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.
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.
August 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This case study of a 43-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism found that an integrated Ayurvedic treatment over 20 weeks led to normalized thyroid function and relief of hypothyroid symptoms, highlighting Ayurvedic therapy's potential role in managing the condition.
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.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This case report describes an 18-year-old female with alopecia areata who experienced hair regrowth within seven days following Prachana Vidhi treatment in an Ayurvedic setting, suggesting this approach may offer effective results for patchy hair loss.
November 2019 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” In this case report, a 35-year-old male experiencing hair loss showed improvement with new hair growth after receiving Ayurvedic Rakta Mokshana therapy, including Pracchana and Cupping, within 15 days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
January 2024 in “Sanjeevani Darshan National Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment approach called Sthanika Chikitsa, involving Shiro Lepa and specific herbal and nasal preparations, for managing Indralupta, a condition akin to Alopecia Areata characterized by hair loss. Results are not provided in the abstract.
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.
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 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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October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This article discusses the potential benefits of decade-wise Rasayana therapy in enhancing female reproductive health by addressing various life stages, from pre-menarche to post-menopause, and draws from traditional and contemporary sources to conceptualize its importance.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case study reported that using the ayurvedic treatment protocol of Nitya Virechana, Kulatthadi Kashaya, and Shatapushpa Churna was associated with improved menstrual regularity, reduced obesity, and decreased symptoms of hirsutism and acne in a 19-year-old woman with PCOD.
April 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This study reported significant symptom improvement in a 30-year-old female with hypothyroidism after Ayurvedic treatment with Kanchnar twak kwath, Shunthi churna, and Nimb tail nasya, noting a reduction in TSH levels from 18.65 to 6.92 post-treatment.
January 2020 in “International journal of medicinal plants and natural products” In this case report, virechan therapy led to significant symptom relief and weight reduction in a patient with polycystic ovarian syndrome, with improvements noted in ovarian volume and hormone levels.