Role of Nasya in Treating Khalitya

Mithun M B; Bishnupriya Mohanty; Sangram K. Das

doi:10.54060/a2zjournals.ijahr.39

Authors

Mithun M B Department of Kayachikitsa, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda Goa, India
Bishnupriya Mohanty Samhita Siddhant, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda Goa, India
Sangram K. Das Dravyaguna Vigyan, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda Goa, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54060/a2zjournals.ijahr.39

Keywords:

Khalitya, Nasya, Pratimarsha, Taila

Abstract

Hair fall is one of the commonly faced problems in individuals today. It can be due to various reasons like improper diet, lifestyle, mental stress, hormonal imbalance and also lack of knowledge or ignorance towards hair care techniques like Shirobhyanga, Ushnisha Dharan, Kshaurakarma, Snana (proper temperature of water and frequency) etc. Hair is very crucial part of one's attire as it defines the appearance of the person and also adds on to the beauty of face. Though Khalitya is not a life-threatening disease but it can lead to stressful situation as less amount of hair on scalp leads to ugly appearance leading to loss of self-confidence. Initially the problem is ignored, many home remedies including using different branded shampoos, hair conditioners, hair oils, hair serum etc. are tried and later when there is no relief an expert is approached. Different Tailas are mentioned in Ayurveda Classics for treatment of Khalitya for Shirobhyanga and Nasya. Many treatment modalities like Shodhan, Shirobhyanga, Shirolepa, etc. are explained out of which Pratimarsha Nasya can be more acceptable by the society today as it is less time consuming, less stringent rules to follow, easily accepted and a simple procedure which can be performed by any individual even at home. Research available on this topic is scarce and therefore I am making a humble effort to contribute to this sphere.

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