International Journal of Applied Ayurved Research ISSN: 2347- 6362

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ALOPECIA (KHALITYA) - A CASE

STUDY
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Soni Anamika Choudhary Soniya Soni Surendra
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Asst. professor, PG Department of Kayachikitsa ,Dr.Sarvaepalli Radhakrishanan Raj.
Ayurved University Jodhpur , Rajasthan.
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PG Scholar Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr.Sarvapalli Radhakrishanan Raj. Ayurved
University Jodhpur , Rajasthan.
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HOD& Associate Professor Department of Kayachikitsa, Govt Ayurved College,
Vadodara Gujrat.
ABSTRACT
For most people, the hair loss is nothing more than a few patches, though in some cases it can
be more extreme. This common but very challenging and capricious disease affects
approximately 1.7% of the world population and can have a profound effect on physical and
emotional state. It occurs in males and females of all ages but most often the onset can be
seen in childhood. Aim of treatment is hair fall to minimize the symptoms as these is no
permanent cure in contemporary medicine. Ayurvedic texts in the context of khalitya
explained is primarily a pitta predominant tridoshajanya vyadhi.A case of 18 yrs patient
come to complaints with patches & hair fall suddenly in head. Who was treated with
ayuvedic treatment is discussed here.
Keywords: Alopecia, Khalitya, Pittadosha, Indralupta.
INTRODUCTION: Increased hair fall in Charak &Vagbhat hair to originate from
ayurveda is termed as khalitya and the “Asthi” or bone tissue, and therefore, to
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classified under shiroroga . Ayurveda uses treat hair loss, medicines to strengthen
three terms to describe the symptoms of bone are given orally on a long-term.
hair loss which are Indralupata, Khalitya Ayurveda treatments of alopecia is
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and Ruhyam . Alopecia areata (Indralupta) designed to restore dosha in balance to
is a common autoimmune disease that individuals and address particular
results in loss of hair on the scalp and any imbalances in the “Asthi,” or bone tissue.
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other parts of the body . The condition can line of treatment of pradoshaja vikara rasa
affect anyone regardless of age and pradoshaja vikara Sarva langhan
gender, though most cases occur before the Aushdha, Rakta pradoshaja vikara
age of 30. The word "alopecia" comes Upvasa, Lepa, Virechan,
from Ancient Greek and roughly translates Sirovirechan,Mamsa pradoshaja vikara
as "fox disease," on account of foxes Sansudhi shastra Khsara Agni Karma,
changing their fur twice a year. The word Meda pradoshaja vikara Ashtoindit &
"areata" means "occurring in patches or Pramehahar, Asthi pradoshaja vikara
circumscribed areas." Alopecia areata Panchkarmani, Kheersarpi Basti, Majj&
usually starts with one or more small, Shukra samuthan Aushdha pradoshaja
round, smooth bald patches on the scalp vikara Swadu tikta, Anna, Vyavay,
and can progress to total scalp hair loss Vyayam5, dosha balance (pittakapha),
(alopecia totalis) or complete body hair srotoshadhan, Amapachan, promoting the
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loss (alopecia universalis). According to Competence of srotas (microcirculatory
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channels in the body) charak in its section University, Jodhpur on 11/11/2016 (reg.
on chikitsa starts with an Exhaustive No 51757) , native of jodhpur state a
chapter on rasayana therapy dealing with (student) with complaints of sudden hair
the physiological, pharmacological, fall (2-2.5cm) bald patches on the scalp.
Therapeutic and clinical aspects of the Patient was treated as the case of khalitya
rasayan6. (Indralupta) and subjected to both internal
ASTHAVISH PARIKSHA (Diagnosis): and external medication.
Nadi- Pittavataja Mala – Sama Family history – No significance
Mutra- Nirama Jivha- Malaavrata Past history – No chronic illness
Shabda- Spashta sparsha- Personal history –Dietary habits like
Anuushanshaata Drishti- Normal Chinese, junk food, spicy & sour foods.
Aakriti- Normal Life style – Irregular sleep habits.
The patient is diagnosed based on signs ROUTINE INVESTIGATION: Done
and symptoms and clinical on examination prior to starting treatment.
as laboratory test reports ( CBC & routine MATRIAL AND METHOD:
URINE TEST) are normal. A. ORAL MEDICATIONS: The patient
HETU (ETIOPATHOGENSIS): was administered with following
Svabhav (Genetic tendencies & Ayurvedic medication.
environmental triggers) - pittaprakrati, 1. Yashtimadhu churna -2gm
sedentary lifestyle, Virudh aahara vihara Giloya churna - 2gm
(Nutritional deficiency, Long illness , Kasis bhasma - 250mg
Exposure to chemicals)- spicy, fried, junk , Bid (with luke warm water)
sour and cold & hot food items intake Amalki rasayan - 1gm
most of time, no proper nutritional diets 2. Panchtikta ghrit guggul- 2 tablet
intake.Irregular sleep habits. pittavardhaka Tds ( Each Tablet 250mg)
aahara (Thyroid dysfunction , Extreme 3. Draksharishta - 4TSF Bid
stress, Local skin disease )- katu, amla, mixed with same amount of water After
lavan, tikita, Tikshana, vidhianna . meal
SAMAPRATI: Excessive pitta dosha as 4. Mahamanjishthadi kwathdravya –
main reason for hair loss.Romakupagata 10gm Bid Pashchatbhukta
(Hair follicles) contain brajaka pitta. it is 5. Kutki vati -2
increases root of hair and associates itself (250mg)CHS ( with luke warm water)
with vata dosha it results in the falling of Nishikala
hair. Kapha and raktha then together block B. EXTERNAL THERAPIES:
the follicle not allowing further fresh hair (Ayurveda head massage): Til taila for 14
growth. Khalitya is primarily a pitta days about 45mint. L/A Danil hair oil
predominant tridoshajanya vyadhi 7( all (Neem, Hibiscus,Rusmari oils) daily. The
three doshas vitiated disease). treatment continue for 1-1½ months.
SAMPRAPTIBAHNAGA- Patient is asked to Avoid has spicy, fried,
Nidanaparivarjan, Shamana, junk & sour food items and take fresh
Shodhanachikitsa and Rasayana. normal diet.
CASE REPORT: A 18yrs. Male patient Pathya: Taila,ghrita, dugdha, Dhaanya,
came to OPD Dr. Sarvepalli shigru, vaastuka, patola, kaarvellaka,
Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved haritaki, bhringaraaja, draksha, aamra,
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aamalaki, maatulunga, Apathya: Amla rasa, guru

naarikela,chandana, karpoora, sweda, ahara,maricha,ati sheeta & ati
nasya,dhooma,virechana, lepa, seka, ushna,virudha anna, diva-svaapa, ashru,
langhan, shirobasti. nidraa, pureesha vega dhaarana8.
RESULTS: Table No. - 1
S.NO. Before treatment After treatment
15days 1months 1½
months
1. No. Of patchs 3 bald patches 3bald patches 2 patches Nill
2. Size of patchs 2-2.5cm bald patches 1-1.5cm each 0.5-1cm Nill
each
3. picture

Fig-1 BEFORE TREATMENT

Fig – 2 AFTER TREATMENT

DISCUSSION: Pitta vardhak, pacification, diet and pitta reducing

Abhishyandi ahara, & ama, life style ayurvedic medication. Iron deficiency if
increases pitta & vata which lead Khalitya. exists also has to be corrected along with,
Pitta pacification is the primary ayurvedic liver tonic, blood purification.things
hair loss treatment via necessary pitta Rasayanas for boosting iron level,

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increasing the body immune function and also reduces stress level (Anxiolytic). Its
to nourish body tissues . Shirodhara indicats for baldness, hair loss and graying
(Ayurvedic head massage) as local of hair.
lubricating shodhaka( purificatory) effects
Table No. - 2
Medicine name Pharmacological effects
Yashtimadhu churna Keshya, Srotoshodhan, Rasayana, Immunomodulatory,
Hepatoprotective.
Giloya churna Bitter tonic, Immunomodulatory, PK doshashaman
Kasis bhasma Keshya,Ranjan Srotoshodhan, Rasayana, Iron supplement,
Helminthiasis
Amalkhi rasayan Immunomodulatory, Antioxidant properties Rejuvenating action.
Panchtikta ghrit Pittashamaka, Srotoshodhan, Rasayana.
guggul
Draksharishta Appetitser, Keshya, Varnya ,vayasthpanya.9
Mahamanjishthadi Keshya, Varnya, Rejuvenating action10.
kwath
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aahara vihara increases pitta & vata Gorakhnath, editors.Charak Samhita,
which lead to khalitya . For that Ayurvedic vidyodini Hinidi Commentary ( chikitsa
management (Pitta shaman & sthan of Chapter 15th ,verse18-19 ) Vol.
srotoshodhane chikitsa, Rasayana, & 1;16 ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Bharati
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Phanchkarma therpis) is very effective . Academy;1989 p456-457.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The author
would like to special thank Dr. Anmika
soni , for the valuable suggestion.
Corresponding Author: Dr.Soni
Anamika,Asst. professor, PG Department
of Kayachikitsa, Dr. Sarvaepalli
Radhakrishanan Raj. Ayurved University
Jodhpur , Rajasthan.
Email:drsoniya15@gmail.com

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