August 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review explores the Ayurvedic perspective on hair loss, specifically Khalitya, by aligning its traditional pathogenesis with contemporary understanding of alopecia's causes, suggesting an integrative approach combining Ayurvedic and modern treatments could enhance management and provide personalized solutions for hair loss.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This study reported that a month-long treatment using the Ayurvedic methods of leech therapy, herbal paste application, and rejuvenative medications resulted in visible improvement in scalp condition and hair density for a 32-year-old female with androgenetic alopecia.
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.
June 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” This case study reports successful treatment of alopecia areata in a 22-year-old woman using an Ayurvedic approach, including microneedling and herbal therapies, which improved her SALT score from 22% to 0% after one month.
January 2024 in “International journal of Indian medicine” In this article, the authors aimed to educate readers on common hair disorders linked to improper care, emphasizing prevention and treatment using Ayurvedic principles such as Dincharya and yoga.
January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda case reports” This study observed that Ayurveda Shamana therapy showed promising results in reducing the severity of androgenic alopecia symptoms without adverse effects.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” In this study, a case of Alopecia totalis was treated using cupping therapy along with ayurvedic treatments, suggesting that the combination may be effective due to the herbs' synergistic effects and cupping's immunostimulant activity.
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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.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth after undergoing Ayurvedic treatment, including internal medications and lifestyle modifications, with sustained improvement and no recurrence during a six-month follow-up.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report observed significant hair regrowth and improved alopecia in a 30-year-old woman with alopecia areata after treatment with Ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle changes, with no recurrence during a six-month follow-up.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes the treatment of a 10-year-old girl with severe hair loss linked to Pitta-Kapha imbalance and Krimi using Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes, which resulted in significant improvement within one month without laboratory tests.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 10-year-old girl with severe hair loss who showed significant improvement through Ayurvedic treatments and dietary changes, including herbal medicines and scalp applications, after one month without laboratory investigations.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study found that Asthimajjapachak Churna provided significantly more therapeutic relief from hair fall than Shwadamshtradi Rasayana Churna in young females over 30 days.
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.
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 2025 in “RGUHS Journal of Ayush Sciences” This case report details the treatment of a 20-year-old woman with telogen effluvium using Ayurvedic methods, including a 21-day Nasya karma regimen with Bhringaraja Taila and Narasimha Rasayana for six months, and highlights the improvement in her symptoms, suggesting efficacy in managing hair loss.
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.
November 2024 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case report, a 25-year-old male with patchy hair loss showed marked symptomatic improvement following an Ayurvedic treatment regimen at SDM Ayurveda Hospital, supporting Ayurveda's potential effectiveness in managing Indralupta, akin to Alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” In this study, an 18-year-old boy with alopecia areata successfully experienced normal and healthy hair regrowth after 4 months using microneedling with cupping, alongside internal herbal medication and topical oil application, as a cost-effective and less invasive alternative to high-cost hair treatments and transplantation.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In this case study, a 22-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia showed significant symptom improvement and haemoglobin increase after a month of Ayurvedic treatments and iron-rich dietary supplements.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study found that Asthimajjapachak Churna led to greater improvement in managing hair fall among young females compared to Shwadamshtradi Rasayana Churna, particularly through alleviation of Asthigata dosha.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed significant hair regrowth and near-complete restoration in a 32-year-old female with Alopecia Areata (Indralupta in Ayurveda) treated over two months with a comprehensive Ayurvedic regimen, suggesting potential effectiveness of these therapies for this condition.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report documented that a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment, including therapies like Vamana and Jalaukavacharana, achieved significant hair regrowth in a 32-year-old female with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) over two months without adverse effects.
August 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” The authors concluded that, in this case study, Dhatri Lauha, Brahma Rasayana, and Asthiposhaka Vati effectively managed hair fall without adverse reactions.
January 2020 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This review discusses the pathogenesis of hypothyroidism related to stress and examines potential Ayurvedic treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
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.
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.
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.
February 2024 in “Advanced Science” This study highlights that a novel radially aligned nanofiber scaffold with dual growth factor gradients significantly enhances wound healing, promoting cell migration, epidermal regeneration, and angiogenesis, ultimately leading to improved wound closure, immune regulation, and tissue remodeling compared to other groups.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This review explores both traditional Ayurvedic uses and modern scientific findings on Japa Pushpa (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), suggesting it may benefit cardiovascular health and metabolic balance as a herbal tea, but emphasizes the need for further clinical validation.