January 2023 in “International Journal of Indian Medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair loss, known as Khalitya, but provides no new clinical findings, urging further exploration of traditional methods.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study suggests that palash basti, a form of Ayurvedic treatment, may effectively manage polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving menstrual regularity and hormonal balance, though further studies are needed.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies” This review examines Ayurvedic and modern literature on combining Anu Taila Nasya and Gokshura lepa for hair loss and presents no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this study involving 40 PCOS patients, the authors observed notable improvements in menstrual cycle regularity and ovarian cyst volume reduction using Tila kashayam and Shatapuspa choornam treatments, though they reported no significant changes in hirsutism, BMI, or waist circumference over three months.
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.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This analysis explored Ayurveda's approach to addressing hair fall, emphasizing the use of herbs and lifestyle modifications for prevention and regrowth, and critically examined classical Ayurvedic concepts related to causation and treatment of hair loss.
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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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April 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case study reports on an Ayurvedic treatment approach for a 22-year-old woman with Polycystic Ovarian Disease showing symptomatic relief and improvements in ultrasound findings.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This study documented a case where Ayurvedic treatments for plaque psoriasis significantly reduced the severity of symptoms, as measured by an 84% improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score from 6.5 to 1.04.
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.
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.
December 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study observed that Ayurvedic treatments using Gandmala Kandan Rasa, Kanchanar Guggulu, and Varunadi Kwath provided symptomatic relief and reduced thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in a 35-year-old female patient with hypothyroidism over a 90-day period.
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.
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 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study presents a case report of a 25-year-old woman with PCOS who experienced irregular menstruation, weight gain, and depression, highlighting improvements in her symptoms and menstrual regularity after three and a half months of treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and yoga.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review examines Ayurvedic herbs and formulations described in ancient texts for cancer treatment, noting a lack of evidence-based research on their efficacy and potential use in oncology.
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.
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.
May 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report details the successful management of infertility in a woman with PCOS using Ayurvedic treatments, leading to natural conception and the delivery of a full-term male baby after two and a half months of therapy.
March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This case study describes the successful management of alopecia areata in an 18-year-old female patient using Shaman Aushadhi.
January 2022 in “International journal of research in medical sciences and technology” This review discusses the Ayurvedic perspective on seborrheic dermatitis, proposing Panchkarma and shamana chikitsa as potential management strategies but does not report specific treatment outcomes or effectiveness.
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.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This conceptual paper proposes evaluating the Ayurvedic formulation Moorvadi choornam for alleviating side effects of chemotherapy, including symptoms consistent with Garavisha lakshanas, but reports no clinical outcomes.
August 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This article discusses the use of Maltadya tail for treating forms of alopecia in Ayurvedic medicine but presents no clinical results, emphasizing the oil's potential scalp and hair health benefits.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This case study described the use of Ayurvedic treatments, including internal medications and external applications, which resulted in black hair growth, increased hair density, and reduced hair fall in a 28-year-old woman with premature graying.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review explores the effectiveness of Murdha Tailam methods, particularly in Panchakarma treatments, for illnesses related to the head and neck, highlighting the advantage of scalp drug absorption due to anatomical features that facilitate treatment outcomes.
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.
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July 2019 in “Asian Journal of Oncology” This study found that Guduchi and Yashtimadhu, when used as adjuvant therapy, significantly improved chemotherapy-related symptoms and blood parameters in cancer patients.
June 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 42-year-old woman with alopecia areata, associated with Indralupta in Ayurveda, experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced symptoms after treatment with a combined Ayurvedic regimen involving internal medications and local applications, suggesting potential effectiveness in managing the condition.