Abstract

INDRALUPTA AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN AYURVEDA

Malvika Badyal* and Veenu Malhotra

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Abstract

In today’s world, external appearance has taken precedence over any other achievement of an individual. In this context, hair is critical to both your physical as well as mental well-being. Healthy hair enhances your confidence and also allows others to see you in a positive light. Hair loss (Indralupta) is one of the most common problems people face owing to the present-day lifestyle. Indralupta, can be correlated to Alopecia Areata, wherein any or more parts of the body experience sudden hair loss. Due to limitations and side effects of modern medicine, some effective results are expected from Ayurveda. Ayurveda is more than a therapeutic system- it is a way of life. It epitomizes the way to achieve an appropriate lifestyle, which helps us to lead a healthy and long life. Improper Aahara- Vihara, not following the principle of Dincharya and Ritucharya and stressful work-life balance may lead to disorders like Indralupta. Ayurveda has great potential in treating disorders like Indralupta. Many curative and preventive measures such as Nasya, Rasayana, Murdha taila, Lepa, Pathya-Apathya are particularly recommended.

Keywords: Indralupta, Alopecia Areata, Treatment of Indralupta.