European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW – STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF KHALITYA AND PALITYA

*Dr. Bhageshwari Sharma, Dr. Pooja Thakur and Dr. R. B. Shukla

ABSTRACT

Human being without hair will look same as withered bird. Blessings such as hair and nails not only accentuates ones beauty but also provides a protective layer for underlying organs. As this is the era of appearance, trichology along with dermatology has paved its pathway for both cosmetic and treatment purposes. Hairfall is a physiologi-cal phenomenon, premature hair fall and greying of hair is a major issue faced by today`s generation owing to its disturbed lifestyle and more specifically indifferent dietary habits. In Ayurveda colour of hair is directly correlated with dosha for example Krodha, Shoka, Shrama leads to vitiation of Vatta and Pitta dosha which are responsible for greying of hairs(Palitya). These problems have no permanent solution in contemporary medicine but in Ayurveda, we can look for various treatment modalities among them Nasya and raktamokshan has gained much importance. Nasa is considered as pathway for drug administration to Shira. Shiro-abhyanga has been discussed to prevent Khalitya and Palitya by daily use. Various taila and aushadi and yoga are here to prevent and cure the hair issues that are effective, easy to prepare and use.

Keywords: Khalitya, Palitya, Nasya, Raktamokshana.