European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT OF ALOPECIA (KHALITYA) THROUGH RAKTAMOKSHAN AND ORAL MEDICATION: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Pallavi Hitendra Bhirud and Dr. Suresh Mahajan

ABSTRACT

The prime aim of medical sciences is to maintain health of human being and on the parallel mode medical science also focused greatly towards the restoration of good physical appearance. The Indian medical science Ayurveda also encompasses various approaches for the management of optimum physical appearance along with good health status. Hair is considered important part of body especially for the beautification purpose and loss of hair before aging considered as alopecia and termed as Khalitya in Ayurveda. The loss of hair in early age or alopecia not only affects physical appearance of person but also causes psychological stress due to the diminished state of confidence level. It is believed that large number of young population currently facing this issue and men are more prone than female. Ayurveda mentioned various approaches for curing alopecia including use of natural drugs like Rasayanas and Kesh Vardhak Yogs along with Shodana Chikitsa. Present study reported successful management of case of alopecia using Ayurveda drugs along with Shodana Chikitsa (Raktamokshan with Jaluka). This study supported the fact that Ayurveda approaches play pivotal role in the treatment of Khalitya.

Keywords: Khalitya, Alopecia, Shodana Chikitsa, Raktamokshan.