Hair fall and premature greying
Hair loss is medically called alopecia. Hair fall is a condition wherein an individual loses hair from the scalp or other body parts without regrowth. Several reasons may contribute to hair loss. The causes may range from malnutrition to hormonal imbalances in the body. A few medical conditions may also cause hair fall.
There are various types of hair falls. Alopecia areata or patchy alopecia is a condition wherein an individual loses a patch of hair from the scalp. Alopecia totalis is a condition in which hair falls off from the complete scalp. Alopecia universalis is a condition in which an individual loses all the body hairs.
Causes of hair fall
- Thyroid problems and other hormonal imbalances
- Alopecia
- Scalp infections
- Skin disorders
- A few medical conditions like cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure etc.
- Drug reactions
Ayurveda and hair fall
Ayurveda mentions hair fall and premature greying in detail. These are called khalitya and palitya. According to Ayurveda, pitta dosha causes hair problems.
Health pack for hair fall and premature greying
Ayurveda mentions several herbs and herbal formulations that help treat all hair-related issues. A health pack for hair fall and premature greying of hair are as follows:
- AmalakiRasayana– AmalakiRasayana is a classical herbal formulation. It is considered a boon for people having hair fall and hair loss problems. AmalakiRasayana is rich in natural vitamin C, a vitamin that helps in hair growth. Indian Gooseberry, the primary ingredient of Amalakirasayana is known for its positive effects on hair growth. AmalakiRasayana has a cooling effect and hence helps pacify pitta dosha.
- Trikatuchuran– Trikatuchurna is a classical ayurvedic powder having digestive properties. Trikatuchurna comprises three herbs mixed in equal proportion. Herbs present in trikatu are Saunth (dried ginger), Marich (Black pepper) and pipali (Long pepper). Trikatuchurna helps improve digestion and absorption of nutrients aiding recovery from deficiencies. Marked-up nutrient levels may promote hair growth.
- Saptamritlauh– Saptamritlauh is an ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation that is rich in iron in mineral form. Iron in a mineralised form easily gets absorbed in the body and is considered beneficial over elemental iron supplementation. Iron is essential for lots of important activities in the body. Haemoglobin is composed of iron required to carry on with the supply of oxygen to various parts of the body. Therefore Saptamritlauh benefits in conditions like hair fall and hair loss.
- Arogyavardanivati– Arogyavardanivati is an ayurvedic herbal supplement regarded highly in the medical field. Arogyavardanivati helps balance the vitiated tri-doshas hence promoting harmony among body organs. It is also helpful in improving digestion and metabolism by optimising liver functioning. Arogyavardnaivati helps reduce hair loss and promotes hair growth.
- Pravalpishti– Pravalpishti is a herbo-mineral preparation that has a cooling effect on the body. Pravalpishti help pacify pitta dosha in the body hence aiding in removing diseases like khalitya (alopecia) and palitya (premature greying). Pravalpishti is also helpful in supplementing the natural calcium in the body.
- Amalakichurna– Amalakichurna is an ayurvedic powder of amla herb. The Indian Gooseberry or the amla is the richest source of natural vitamin C. Amlachurna helps supplement the vitamin C essential for hair growth. Amla also reverses premature greying of hairs.
- Divya keshtailam– Divya kesh tail is the most popular hair oil manufactured by Patanjali Ayurveda. Divya Kesh Tail contains over 20 precious ayurvedic herbs known for their effectiveness in treating hair-related issues. With the regular use of Kesh Tail, one may achieve long hairs. Kesh tail also helps improve the premature greying condition.
- Patanjali Nutrela Organic Omega capsules – Patanjali Nutrela Organic Omega capsules are a recently developed natural formulation by Patanjali Ayurveda derived from flex seeds. Flex seeds are known as alsi seeds that are beneficial in all kinds of skin-related issues and also support hair growth. The Sea Buckthorn Oil also help in improving the skin as well hair texture. The presence of natural vitamin E helps in halting hair fall. Patanjali Nutrela Organic Omega is rich in oega 3, 6, 7 and 9.
How to use this health pack?
Mix the ingredients from one to five and grind to make a fine powder. Consume ¾th teaspoon of this powder twice a day with water after meals.
Amalakichurna is for local applications. Soak around two to three teaspoons of amlachuran in water overnight in an iron container. Apply the paste on the scalp and leave for 2-3 hours. Rinse off this pack with water and Patanjali keshKanti shampoo. Apply this pack once a week.
Massage Divya kesh tail on the scalp two to three times a week. Gently massage the oil on the scalp and leave it for two hours. Rinse off the oil with Patanjali keshKanti shampoo.
Consume one to two capsules of Patanjali Nutrela Organic Omega capsule once a day with water or as directed by the physician.
Note – Avoid the use of chemical shampoos and other chemical-based products on your scalp during the use of this medicine.
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