Abstract

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC INDICATION OF KESHYA DRAVYA

Dr. Shweta Verma*, Dr. Anjali Jain (MD ayu, Lecturer)

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Abstract

The condition of the hair plays an important role in our physical appearance and self-perception. The quantity, quality, and styling of our hair define our gender, age, health, and social status. Keshya drugs are the drugs which are beneficial to hair by helping in origin of hair, promoting hair growth, make hair dense and thick or give dark black colour to hairs. There are so many diseases like Khalitya, Palitya, Indralupta etc. described in Ayurveda and these drugs are beneficial in these diseases. Drugs like Yastimadhu, Bhringaraja, Amlaki, etc. described in ancient ayurvedic text are not only helps in promoting the hair growth but also improves its quality and prevents the premature greying.

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