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.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case study, a female patient with alopecia areata experienced significant symptom reduction following Ayurvedic treatment, including Nasya and Pracchanna karma, suggesting potential benefits of Ayurveda for autoimmune hair disorders.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case study, a female patient with alopecia areata experienced significant symptom reduction after Ayurvedic treatments including Nasya and Pracchanna karma, suggesting potential effectiveness of this approach for managing autoimmune hair disorders.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
July 2026 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” In this case study, a 20-year-old male with alopecia areata achieved successful hair regrowth across all patches and experienced no recurrence after Ayurvedic treatment, which included interventions such as Shodhana, Shamana, and Pracchanna Karma.
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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.
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.
January 2020 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” In this study, Ayurvedic treatment including Pracchan karma, Siro lepa, and Samana chikista over four months resolved symptoms of Alopecia Areata in a woman who maintained improvement one year post-treatment.
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.
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.
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.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this article, the authors discuss Ayurvedic concepts and treatments for Indralupta (Alopecia Areata), highlighting a case successfully managed with Ayurvedic medicine, while contrasting it with modern therapies like corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which have significant side effects.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant improvement in hair regrowth after treatment with rakthamokshana and a herbal lepa containing Shodita Kasisa and Triphala masi mixed with nilibringaraj taila.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that over 60 days, Amalaki Churna, when administered to 30 patients with non-cicatricial hair fall, significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair tensile strength without adverse effects, suggesting beneficial Rasayana and Keshya properties.
July 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This article examines the Ayurvedic perspective on the aging process, detailing how physical, emotional, and metabolic changes occur naturally over time, affecting various body systems, and highlights the role of Vayu dosha during the final stage of life, Vriddhavastha.
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.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this study, significant relief from symptoms of Darunaka, such as itching and dryness, was observed in a 14-year-old patient following treatment with an Ayurvedic formulation made from mango seed and Terminalia chebula powders.
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.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Amalaki Churna, given at a dose of 3g twice daily, significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair strength in patients with non-cicatricial hair loss over 60 days, without reported adverse effects.
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.
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May 2024 in “AYUSHDHARA” This case report details a patient with alopecia areata treated with wet cupping and Ayurvedic Rasayan therapy, observing complete hair regrowth in two bald patches after a month of treatment.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report details a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata who achieved complete hair regrowth after five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and Jalaukavacharana, with no adverse effects.
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.
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.
January 2021 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article explores the Ayurvedic perspective on PCOS pathogenesis and suggests that treatments focusing on balancing tridoshas and enhancing digestion may be effective, but it reports no new clinical results.
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.