Abstract

THE ROLE OF PRANAYAMA & HERBS IN MANAGEMENT OF KHALITYA W.S.R. TO ALOPECIA

*Dr. Gagan Thakur and Dr. Rajni Thakur

Abstract

Khalitya is mostly a Tridoshaj Vyadhi who is Pitta dominant. Khalitya, the term for hair loss in Ayurveda, is closely related to baldness or alopecia in contemporary science. Millions of people suffer from hair loss these days. 65.3% of people reported having hair loss, 18.1% reported having dandruff, and 54.4% reported being bald. It is a widespread issue that impacts people of all colors and genders. In Ayurveda, Khalitya has been classified as either Shiroroga (diseases of the head and scalp) or Kshudra Roga (small disease). It is a growing disorder that affects people who lead sedentary lives. Stress-induced busy schedules and careless eating habits cause numerous bodily disturbances and deficits, which are directly reflected in hair loss. A therapy plan that incorporates the Shamana chikitsa and Jalaukavcharana was created based on the patient's condition, Prakruti, and Samprapti Ghatak (pathological variables). With appropriate dietary guidelines and limits, patients were prescribed a combination of different Ayurvedic medicines, such as Dushivishari Gulika, Saptamirt Loh, Bringaraja Churna, Asthiposak Vati, Anu Tail, and Raktamokshana by Jalaukavcharana. Jalaukavacharana is a form of Raktamokshana that is particularly helpful for Pitta Dushti and Rakta dushti Roga. Jalauka's Raktamokhana, Yog, Pranayama life style modification can offer a straightforward, painless, and cost-effective remedy for this common aspect. We must take a holistic approach and adhere to the lifestyle prescribed by Ayurveda in order to stop hair loss. We are unable to concentrate on just one dimension, such as dincharya or ritucharya. In order to address the issue of hair loss and attain healthy physical, mental, social, and spiritual health, we must multifacetedly focus on dincharya, aahara, vihara, nindra, avoiding vegdharana, yoga, Pranayama and pranayama, among other things.

Keywords: Khalitya, Hair fall, Alopecia, Yoga, Pranayama, Herbal Formulation.