Vamana

Hair fall is a common health problem for everyone in today’s era. Are you also one of them? And looking for an effective natural way to pause, restore & regrow your hair? Ayurveda has a traditional age-old and effective solution to your hair fall problem. In this blog, we will see the causes, ayurvedic and panchakarma treatments for hair fall.

Concept of hair fall or hair loss:

As per studies on average a healthy person shreds near about 100 hair strands (more or less). This also gets replaced by a new follicle in a certain period. But if the falling or losing the hair is more and regeneration or recovery is less then it is a matter of worry.  Hair fall occurs due to some nutritional deficiency or any other health problem.

Ayurvedic concept for hair loss:

Ayurveda has described its theory for every disease same with hair loss. Ayurveda theory revolves around Vaata, Pitta & Kapha. Due vitiation of the doshas mostly pitta it causes dilation of the hair follicle which causes the easy plucking of hair from its root. Whereas kapha and vaata mix up together and close the follicle which restricts the growth of hair.

Ayurvedic causes for hair loss:

• Late night awakening
• Irregular eating habits
• Digestive problems: such as acidity, I.B.S., etc.
• Consuming of alcohol
• Smoking
• Pitta imbalance factors: Spicy food, Junk food
• Anger
• Stress
• Previous history of fever, typhoid, or other chronic diseases

Other causes for hair loss:

• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Low heamoglobin
• Hormonal Imbalance

Types of hair loss:

• Alopecia totalis
• Traction Alopecia
• Alopecia arearta
• Post-partum hair loss

Ayurvedic Diagnosis for Hair-fall:

Following are some commonly done diagnosis for hair fall in Ayurvedic text

• Khalitya
• Rakta Krumi
• Asthi-Kshaya
• Pandu

Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss or hair fall:

Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss consists of a unique holistic approach towards correcting lifestyle, diet monitoring, and changes. It also emphasizes some herbal remedies to stop hair loss and panchakarma treatment for boosting hair growth and eliminating toxins from the body.

Ayurvedic remedies for hair loss:

Following are some medications can be used while treating hair fall.

1. Half a spoon of Chyavanprasha in the morning on an empty stomach
2. Half a spoon of Aamla powder with honey in the morning empty stomach
3. Brahmi Churna 250 mg with honey or warm water to reduce hair falls due to stress, tension & anxiety.
4. Asthi-poshak vati 250 mg twice a day can help to promote your hair growth.
5. Narasimha-Rasayana half spoon in the morning on an empty stomach

Oil recommended for restoration of hair and promote hair growth:

1. Vaata Jatadi Tailam
2. Mahabrungaraaj Tailam
3. Sukuntalaam Oil by Ayurvidhi Clinic
4. Japa-kusumadi Tailam

Above mentioned are the few ayurvedic medicated hair oil to promote hair growth.  These all are rich all essential ayurvedic herbs that will help with hair problems. All the above tailam when used along with the proper ayurvedic treatment and diet shows a good improvement.

Our Sukuntalam Hair Oil by Ayurvidhi Clinic is specially made with Aamla, Cow milk, Brahmi, Jatamansi, etc., and processed by Kshirpaaka Vidhi as per ayurvedic text.

Panchakarma Treatment for Hair Loss:

Panchakarma is a detoxification therapy in Ayurvedic treatment. It is useful in expelling out the toxins accumulated in the system by using various therapeutic procedures. In hair loss, these techniques are very useful to restore hair fall and promote hair growth.

Vamana helps to remove the toxins from the upper digestive tract which helps for better absorption of minerals and medicine for hair growth.

Basti is one of the best treatments for hair loss. The introduction of basti is into the rectum a site for vaata dosha. This helps to pacify the vaata dosha and promote bone health which ultimately helps in restoring the balance of hair structure and health.

Nasya is a nutritive treatment that directly acts on the hair root and matrix.  The medicine is generally in the form of drops introduced through the nostrils.

Rakta-mokshana is bloodletting procedures.  The impure blood in the scalp region is the reason for to development of various scalp-related diseases like dandruff, boils, etc. which ultimately results in hair fall. Expelling out the impure blood can help stop hair fall.

Shirodhara continues dropping oil on the forehead. It helps to calm the mind and reduces stress and also helps to restore hormonal imbalance which is one cause of hair fall. It also helps to nourish the scalp and hair.

Ayurvedic diet for healthy hair growth:

To promote hair growth one should have a complete wholesome food to get optimum nutrition for hair growth. It should consist of all types of green vegetables, fruits, pulses, and nuts. Ghee should be included in the meal. As ghee is an abundant source of Vitamin B, D, E & K it helps the minor elements of the body which promotes hair growth.

Coconut, sesame seeds, dates; walnuts are some superfood that boosts hair growth, and try to add them to your diet accordingly.

Things to avoid while suffering from hair loss are fermented and deep-fried food, extremely sour food, stale and dry food, etc.

Yoga and pranayama to avoid hair fall:

One should avoid stress to prevent hair loss. For that regular moderate exercise along with some pranayama like Anulom-vilom, Bhrahmari, Sitali &Sitkari are advised to do regular basis.

Yoga such as Chandra-namaskar, Parvatasana, Adhomukha- Shwanasana, and Vrukshasana, are advised for good hair growth.

Conclusion:

Treating hair fall or hair loss with Ayurveda has very good results due to its holistic approach. The ayurvedic remedies along with panchakarma and a good ayurvedic diet and lifestyle modification as per the ayurvedic regimen will help you in restoring hair loss & health.

At Ayurvidhi clinic we have successfully stopped hair loss of various patients and helped them to restore their hair health with pure ayurvedic & panchakarma treatment.

Address: Dr. Bathe’s Ayurvidhi Clinic – Ayurveda & Panchakarma clinic. Office no. 309, Park Plaza Business Centre, Porwal Road, Lohegaon, Pune – 411047