December 2024 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” This review highlights Shirodhara's potential cosmetic benefits, noting improvements in scalp health, hair growth, and skin appearance, attributed to stress reduction, hormonal balance, enhanced circulation, and nutrient-rich herbal oils.
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.
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.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This review suggests that Shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy, may significantly improve mental well-being by reducing post-COVID anxiety, depression, and insomnia, although further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these promising findings.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors explore the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing the use of purification, pacification, and rejuvenation techniques, along with herbs like Bhringraj, Amalaki, and Brahmi, to restore hair health and balance the body's systems.