January 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review compiles references from classical Ayurveda texts on hair health, disorders, and treatments, emphasizing a holistic approach without reporting new clinical results.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study examines the traditional Ayurvedic practice of Nasya Karma, highlighting its potential benefits for skin texture, hair growth, and facial rejuvenation through nasal administration, by exploring its anatomical and current applications in cosmetology.
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.
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August 2014 in “International Research Journal of Pharmacy” This study suggests that Ayurvedic practices such as nasal therapy with sesame oil and head massage with neem oil may effectively alleviate dandruff symptoms over one month.
October 2019 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study found that Yastimadhuk Tail Pratimarsha Nasya was effective in reducing hair fall symptoms in patients with Khalitya, providing significant relief over a 91-day period compared to a control group.
February 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study explores the use of Neem oil and a sesame oil-based formulation in Ayurvedic treatments for hair loss, suggesting their potential to improve scalp health, nourish hair follicles, and balance doshas, thereby aiding in hair loss prevention and management.
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.
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.
This study evaluated machine-learning models to predict PCOS among reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh, finding that the XGBoost model achieved high accuracy (99.63%) and effectiveness, particularly when prioritizing clinical features over psychological ones in the predictive process.
March 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers applied Yashtimadhwadi tail using shirodhara and Nasya karma treatments on sixty patients experiencing hair fall, finding that both methods produced excellent results in reducing symptoms such as hair fall, roughness, and dandruff.
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.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda360” In this randomized controlled trial, the combination of Bhringaraja Taila Shiroabhyanga and Yastimadhuka Taila Nasya was found to significantly improve hair density, reduce hair fall, and decrease scalp visibility in females with Khalitya compared to Nasya alone, with no reported adverse effects.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” The study found that a combination of Ayurvedic treatments, including Shamana Aushadhi and Nasya, administered for one month, significantly reduced symptoms such as hair fall, dandruff, itching, and scalp dryness in people experiencing Khalitya Roga (hair loss), with no reported adverse reactions.
January 2026 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This review discusses the use of Bibhitaki Taila Nasya and Shiroabhyanga in Ayurvedic treatment for hair fall, reporting no new clinical results.
September 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study reported that in 31 patients with diffuse hair loss, daily application of Bhringraj oil significantly reduced hair fall, dandruff, itching, and dryness over four weeks, without any adverse reactions.
March 2026 in “AYUSHDHARA” In this case report, a 45-year-old woman with recently diagnosed hypothyroidism experienced significant symptom relief and a reduction in serum TSH levels after five months of Ayurvedic treatment, despite not using allopathic medication.
October 2017 in “Journal of Advanced Research in Ayurveda Yoga Unani Sidhha & Homeopathy” This article reviews Ayurvedic maastishkya therapies aimed at nurturing the head and sense organs, noting potential benefits for hair growth, skin health, and headache prevention but providing no new clinical results.
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.
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.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine” This review explores traditional Ayurvedic methods in Bhela Samhita for assessing health through physical parameters, and calls for further research to validate these practices.
December 2015 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This article reviews various Keshya drugs described in Bhava Prakasha Nighantu for hair care and reports no new research findings.
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.
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.
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.
December 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This article discusses the ancient Ayurvedic explanations of premature greying, or Akala Palitya, highlighting how modern lifestyle factors like stress and pollution have increased its prevalence, particularly in urban and developing areas.
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.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study found that evaluating nasal breathing parameters in children with adenoiditis may help assess the effectiveness of conservative treatments during outpatient care.
January 2026 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic treatments, which included Nasya with Bindu Taila, Pracchan Karma, and topical therapies with castor leaves and buffalo butter, without causing adverse effects.
January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with sudden eyebrow and eyelash hair loss was treated using Ayurvedic methods including herbal decoctions, leech therapy, and oil massage, resulting in significant hair regrowth by the 45th and 60th 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.