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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KHALITYA: REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Anand Kumar Ghanghouriya*, Dr. Deepak Sehgoura, Dr. Nagendra Raghuwanshi, Dr. Umesh Patil and Dr. Sanjay Singh

Abstract

Hair plays an important role in making body externally beautiful. Long, healthy-looking hair also contributes to a person's positive attitude and physical well-being. But in the present era, hair loss is a result of a poor diet, pollution, and an exceedingly hectic schedule. i.e. “Khalitya” is increasing day by day, and young people are the main sufferers of this issue. Ayurvedic approach, Khalitya is a term used to describe hairfall. Every human has the desire to appear respectably elegant, attractive, or handsome. The condition of the hair is important in this regard. It is crucial to understand how to maintain healthy, lustrous hair that is free of numerous pathogens and disorders. Modern science uses a variety of medications to treat hair loss, however these medications have some restrictions because of unfavourable side effects. Ayurveda describes several Bahya and Abhyantar Chikitsa for Khalitya. The focus of this article is to describe and investigate how Khalitya is treated in Ayurveda. i.e., Nasya, Virechana, Leech therapy, Rasayana, Abhyang, different type of Lepa & Yoga. According to Ayurveda, "Khalitya" (hair loss) is a symptom of ageing. Conservative management, along with Rasayana therapy, is also effective for the treatment of khaliya.

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