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.
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.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” This article explores Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair disorders and provides no new clinical results, highlighting practices like using herbal treatments for hair loss and greying.
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.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This case report details the treatment of a 28-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation, weight gain, and hair loss, using Ayurvedic management after ultrasound showed a bilateral PCO pattern.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This article reviews Ayurvedic concepts and treatments related to hair and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This paper reviews the Ayurvedic formulation Nilibhringadi Taila, which is claimed to improve hair quality and treat issues such as split hairs, premature greying, and baldness, and emphasizes the need for further research on its uses and effectiveness.
July 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study explores Ayurveda treatments for a female patient with PCOS, documenting clinical symptom relief and changes in ultrasound findings after three months.
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.
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.
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.
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June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” This review examines the use of natural remedies, including various herbs, for treating polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study reviewed trichoscopic images to assess hair loss, finding that ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) aligned with modern trichoscopic parameters, potentially aiding accurate diagnosis and management of hair conditions.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, researchers investigated the alignment of trichoscopic findings with ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) for diagnosing hair loss, suggesting that integrating these perspectives could enhance diagnostics and management of hair and scalp conditions.
September 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this study, adults with diffuse hair loss applied Bhringraj Taila to their scalps daily, resulting in significant reductions in hair fall, dandruff, and itching after four weeks, without reported adverse effects.
July 2025 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES” This study describes a case in which a 24-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation and excessive hair growth, showed significant improvement in androgen levels, menstrual regularity, and hair reduction after undergoing a nine-month Ayurvedic treatment plan with dietary and lifestyle modifications.
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.
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.
September 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this case report, a 29-year-old woman with PCOS experienced significant improvement in symptoms and ultrasound findings after three months of Ayurvedic treatment, suggesting potential benefits of adherence to Ayurvedic principles for managing PCOS.
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.
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.
January 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This review discusses the Ayurvedic perspective on premature graying of hair (Akala Palitam) and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for understanding its etio-pathogenesis for effective management.
October 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This article discusses methods to enhance scalp hair strength and beauty according to Ayurvedic principles, without presenting new clinical results, and emphasizes understanding various aspects of hair health from Ayurvedic texts.
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.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many participants with hair loss, or Khalitya, exhibited dietary incompatibilities and low calcium levels, aligning Ayurvedic concepts with modern dietary risk factors.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this observational study, researchers found that 55% of participants with hair loss known as Khalitya had serum calcium deficiency, which aligns with both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives linking poor nutrition to hair disorder, highlighting the importance of dietary regulation and stress management.
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.
July 2017 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study reported that Ayurvedic treatment involving the internal administration of Vidangarishta, Krimikutararasa, and Shatavari Guda, alongside external papaya exudate application, led to significant, rapid, and lasting improvements in alopecia areata in a week-long trial.
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.