Ayurvedic Management of Khalitya (Hairfall)-A Review of Clinical Researches Conducted at Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Hair is an important anatomical structure of the body which plays protective function as well as adds beauty to the face. Nowadays Khalitya (Hairfall)is a burning issue as large number of population especially young men and women in present times are suffering from this disease.Present study is aimed to highlight the effective role of Ayurveda drugs. Till date more than 10 research work had been carried out in Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar out of which five PG level clinical researches have been selected for review of this study. The data obtained in clinical studies were compared and arranged in tabular format. BhringarajaoilNasyaalong with the local application provided highly significant resulton the cardinal symptoms like Hairfall, Dandruff, and Dryness of hair. Bhringaraja tablets with local application provided highly significant result in above three and in Itching additionally. The combined therapy of BhringarajatailaNasya and tablet with local application gave the highly significant result in Hair fall and Dryness of hair with significant result in other symptoms. Comparative effect of Nasya Karma with ChandanadhyamTailaa was found to be more effective in reducing Keshpatan than Nasya Karma with YashtimadhukadhyamTailaa. Also the difference between the results was found to be significant. ChandanadhyamTailaa (Group B) is better than YashtimadhukadhyamTailaa(Group A) in one trial. So these trial drugs were found to be effective and safe on Khalitya.
Authors and Affiliations
Sujata P. Dhoke, H. A. Vyas, M. K. Vyas, A. S. Baghel, Shubhangi Kamble
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