January 2004 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” This study observed that treatment with Yishen Decoction decreased blood viscosity and was associated with a 61.6% clinical effectiveness rate in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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.
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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.
April 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This case study on a 24-year-old male with Indraluptha (patchy hair loss) found that two cupping sessions followed by the application of Gunjapahala Lepa promoted new hair follicle growth and reduced lesion areas.
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.
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September 2022 in “Advances in Environmental Biology” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Avicennia marina leaves showed potential antibacterial activity against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium but were less effective than standard antibiotics.
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.
April 2026 in “Nanomaterials” This perspective study suggests that plant-derived extracellular vesicles could advance the use of Ayurvedic medicinal plants in nanomedicine by enhancing their therapeutic potential and guiding future research.
June 2007 in “Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report on a 17-year-old with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome found that while steroid treatments improved vision during uveitis episodes, recurring ocular issues led to significant long-term visual impairment.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study investigated pyranoanthocyanin Vitisin A and found it significantly lowered triglyceride levels and reduced body weight in high-fat diet-fed mice, outperforming Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside by inhibiting hepatic lipogenesis and enhancing fatty acid β-oxidation.
February 2026 in “Journal of Sylva Indonesiana” This study found that the heartwood extract of Avicennia marina demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 61.50 µg/mL, suggesting potential for development into supplements or topical applications targeting degenerative diseases related to oxidative stress.
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.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 20-year-old female with hypothyroidism experienced marked symptom improvement, including weight reduction and menstrual regularization, after Ayurvedic management involving herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, suggesting Ayurveda could complement conventional therapies and indicating the need for larger-scale validation.
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August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This article discusses the roles of pediatrics and dermatology departments at Yale University School of Medicine, but reports no specific clinical results.
This ongoing study is evaluating whether Ayurvedic treatments, specifically Panchagavya Ghrita combined with Amalakyadi Kashaya, can improve the quality of life for cancer patients experiencing side effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy, compared to standard care, using a variety of quality-of-life and symptom severity scales.
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.
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.
January 2026 in “Contemporary Clinical Dentistry” This case report describes a rare instance of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease in a 21-year-old Asian woman, highlighting unusual oral manifestations such as tooth discoloration and misalignment, which expand the known clinical spectrum of the disorder.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study evaluated the effect of guselkumab on moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and found that median PASI improvements increased from around 60% at week 4 to over 90% by week 12 of treatment across multiple clinical trials.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that varicella-zoster virus infection in skin cells may play a role in segmental vitiligo's progression and depigmentation.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” In this case report, Siddha therapies, including internal and external treatments, effectively reduced patchy hair loss and improved psychological well-being in a 23-year-old male with alopecia areata, without adverse effects; however, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
May 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this phase 3 clinical trial, participants taking Vedistry Amla + Tablets for hair concerns experienced significant reductions in hair fall and improvements in hair texture, strength, and scalp health over three months, with stable laboratory parameters and increased Vitamin D and antioxidant levels.
This study reported that an Ayurveda-based regimen of Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin may safely improve quality of life, including physical and emotional functioning, in breast cancer patients receiving conventional therapy, with no serious adverse events over an 8-week period.
August 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review discusses the connection between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Ayurvedic condition Pushpaghni Jatharini, proposing Ayurvedic management as a holistic approach to PCOS-related infertility, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Annals of translational medicine” This study found that the YH0618 decoction reduced chemotherapy-induced nail discoloration, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, and fatigue in cancer patients who completed chemotherapy.
June 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this source, a case of a female patient with indralupta (alopecia areata) was successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods, specifically jaluaka, haridra, and nimbalepa, suggesting an effective alternative to corticosteroids, which have harmful side effects and are unsuitable for long-term use.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this report, a clinical case demonstrated complete hair regrowth in a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata following five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and leech therapy, with no adverse effects reported.
August 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This study reviewed Ayurvedic and modern texts to identify methods for managing PCOD through Ayurvedic dietary practices, proposing that these may help address symptoms by improving metabolic and endocrine functions without specific experimental results reported.
March 2026 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” In this study, compliance with UV protection recommendations was highest among vitiligo patients compared to those with other cutaneous immune-mediated inflammatory dermatoses, indicating a need for tailored education to improve compliance across all groups.