"Doctor, I tried the hair oil that you suggested, but still there is plenty of hair fall." A common feedback that I hear everyday. There are many circumstances where, oral Ayurvedic medicines are needed along with hair oils for hair fall control and re-growth.
Problem with hair-oil-alone-therapy:If the cause for hair fall is, for example hypothyroidism, or scalp psoriasis, mere oil application might not help. In fact, in certain cases of seborrhic dermatitis, oil application can be counter productive. It can increase oiliness and make the scalp sticky and more prone for dandruff. To treat the underlying cause, oral Ayurvedic medicines are very much necessary.
Where just oil application is useful? (without oral medicines)1. Lack of strength: When the hair fall is due to sheer lack of hair root strength. Here, oil application nourishes the hair and hair root, enabling hair growth.2. Excess Vata Dosha increase: Rooksha – Dryness is a Vata quality. excess of increase of Vata dosha leads to highly dry skin, which further leads to hair fall. Opposite of dryness is oiliness. Hence, oil application is very useful in this condition.3. Mild dandruff: If dandruff is not extensive, then just oil application is useful.
Ayurvedic concept of hair growth:As per Ayurveda, Kesha – hair is the byproduct (Mala) of bone tissue (Asthi dhatu). Hence, nourishment of bone tissue gives rise to good hair growth. For the purpose of good bone tissue nourishment, overall nourishment of other tissues is necessary. Overall nourishment of body tissues is achieved by Rasayana therapy. This is achieved by Panchakarma procedure followed by administration of Rasayana medicines such as Chyawanprash, Brahma Rasayana etc. Rasayana therapy is especially useful when the cause for hair loss is hereditary.
Chyawanprash for hair growth:It is more known for promotion of immunity and prevention of respiratory disorders such as cough, cold, etc. But primary use of chyawanprash is for Rasayana effect – overall nourishment of all body tissues. This is achieved by nutritive herbs of chyawanprash such as Amla – Indian gooseberry Vidari – Pueraria tuberosa Punarnava – Boerhavia diffusa Draksha – raisin Ghrita – ghee etc. So, chyawanprash is good for hair growth, especially when there is need of Rasayana effect. It is also a common practice to include chyawanprash as one among other medicines in an anti hair fall / hair regrowth prescription of an Ayurveda doctor.Read more: Chyawanprash – one herbal medicine, many health benefits
Narasimha Rasayana:It is one of the highly effective rasayana herbal jam specifically targeted to hair growth and hair fall control. Also useful for the treatment of weakness, to weight gain, hair growth and rejuvenation. Because it is prepared in butter medium, people with high cholesterol or obesity need to take care.Read related: Narasimha Rasayanam: Uses, Dose, Side Effects, Ingredients
Kesha – Asthi mala – As per Ayurveda, The bone tissue nourishment is through fat tissue. Hence, Many oil and ghee preparations are used for strengthening of bone tissue. These are co-prescribed along with Ayurvedic calcium supplements to strengthen bones. Oil based medicines as oral medicine for bone growth and hair care:
Gandha taila – famous Ayurvedic medicine used in treatment of Arthritis, fractured bones and weak bonesKsheerabala 101 taila – l used in the treatment of Vata disorders causing neuro muscular pains, sciatica, spondylosis, paralysis etc. This oil is also available in capsule form.Maharaja Prasarini taila – famous Ayurveda oil used for internal and external applications. It is used in neurological problems. This oil is also available in capsule form.
Natural calcium supplements:Shankha bhasma – used in Ayurvedic treatment of gastritis, abdominal pain, malabsorption syndrome etc.Pravala Bhasma (Coral)- used in Ayurvedic treatment of cough, asthma, bleeding disorders etc.
Low Agni – low digestion strength is the primary cause for malnutrition as per Ayurveda. Good digestion and metabolism strength ensures proper nourishment of all body tissues. Medicines to improve digestion strength:Chitrakadi vatiTrikatu Churna – simple combination of black pepper, long pepper and gingerPanchakola Choornam – combination of 5 spicesDipyakadi Churnam
Iron deficiency can also lead to hair fall. Medicines such as Saptamrit Lauh, Lohasavam etc are very useful.Read related: Effective Ayurvedic Remedies For Anemia
For treating scalp infection and scalp skin diseases:Medicines like Khadirarishta, Mahamanjishtadi kada, Panchanimbadi gulika, etc are used based on disease.
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism –Both the above can cause hair fall. It is usually treated with medicines such as ksheerabala taila, Giloy Satva, Kanchanara guggulu, Ashwagandha rasayana etc. All these medicines are useful both for thyroid support and to treat hair fall.
Stress, tension, leading to hair fall is treated with oral medicines such as Manasamitra vatakam, Saraswatarishta, Brahmi Ghrita, Mahakalyanaka ghrita etc.
PCOD and hormonal imbalance in women Is treated with medicines such as Kanchanara guggulu, Shatavari gulam, Mahakalyanaka ghrita, Phalasarpi, Kalyana Kshara, Chandraprabha vati etc.
Single herbs useful for hair growth: Which herb to use where?Ashwagandha –Useful in thyroid imbalance, where rasayana effect is needed, in PCOS treatment, where stress is involved where immuno-supression, immuno-correction is required, in cases of auto-immune disorders
Amla – Indian gooseberry Where rasayana – rejuvenation is desired In high Pitta conditions where mal-nourishment is the cause
Bhringaraja – Eclipta albaWhere skin disorders are to be treated Where nourishment of hair root is desired
Punarnava – Boerhavia diffusaWhere rejuvenation and skin disorders are targeted.
Guduci – Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia Where immunity correction is required, in cases of auto-immune disorders Where skin disorders and rasayana effect is targeted.
Proprietary Ayurvedic medicines for hair growthThey are like hit and miss, as per my experience. Work well in some, not so in others.Trichup capsule – used for hair growth, hair fall and dandruff.Nutrich Capsules – used in treatment of Premature greying, hair fall, etcHairich Capsule – nourishes hair root and improves blood circulation to hair follicles.
Summary:For complete Ayurvedic hair care, along with Ayurvedic hair oils, herbal hair wash powder etc, oral medicines act a supportive role. In many cases, especially with underlying disorders, hair oil alone is not sufficient. An Ayurvedic medicine combination of rasayana (anti ageing medicine) + medicine for treating underlying causes + iron or calcium supplement make a good strategy for treating hair fall with oral Ayurvedic medicines. It is best to consult a doctor before trying any medicines, Ayurvedic or otherwise.
RelatedSource: Oral Ayurvedic Medicines For Hair Loss And Hair Growth
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