Abstract

REVIEW OF BRIHATYADI LEPA AND RAKTAMOKSHANA BY GHATI YANTRA (CUPPING THERAPY) IN KHALITYA

Anil Kumar Pandey* and Anant Krishna

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Abstract

In Ayurvedic text gradual hairfall is known as khalitya. Acharya Charaka described it under Shiroroga on the basis of sthan (Location) of the disease. In modern science Khalitya is termed as Alopecia or baldness. Now a days hair fall is very increasing issue in any age and any sex. Unfortunately, no reliable curative treatment is available. In Khalitya there is a partial or complete hair loss mainly from the scalp. Healthy hairs not only attract everyone, but also improve the personality of an individual. Baldness is like a curse for one’s look and personality. Hair fall is more common in males as compared to females. Khalitya is seen commonly in the age group of 18-40 years. According to various studies upto 40% of male and 25% of female in India are suffering from hair fall. In allopathic medicine many drugs are used for treating hair fall but there are some limitations due to their adverse effects. In Ayurvedic text various chikitsa Bahya as well as Abhyantar are mentioned for Khalitya. In allopathic medicine many drugs are used for treating hair fall but there are some limitations due to their adverse effects. In Ayurvedic text various chikitsa Bahya as well as Abhyantar are mentioned for Khalitya. There are various research studies conducted are in effect, of Nasya, Raktamokshana and Lepa in Khalitya Roga.

Keywords: Khalitya, Androgenic alopecia, Hair fall, Brihatyadi Lepa, Raktamokshan.