Ayurvedic Healing for Hair Loss

Ayurvedic healing for hair loss involves a holistic and natural approach to the permanent and stable cure of hair loss. Ayurvedic healing for hair loss takes a steady and patient process by approaching the disease with cautious diagnosis and prescription of the remedies which in spite of taking a bit longer time would permanently strengthen the hair root so as not to face the problem at regular intervals.


Ayurveda as the ancient medical science h possess all the magical remedies for almost all kind of diseases without rendering any kind of side effects. Ayurvedic healing for hair loss involves a holistic and natural approach to the permanent and stable cure of hair loss. Beside prescribed herbal remedies it also suggests a number of changes in the dietary habits and life style for the effects of the treatment to take shape faster. When most of the medicinal treatment emphasizes on stopping the hair fall with immediate effect and starting the hair regrowth as fast as possible through the doses of medicine which can produce more dangerous effects as to create hormonal imbalances, Ayurvedic healing for hair loss takes a steady and patient process by approaching the disease with cautious diagnosis and prescription of the remedies which in spite of taking a bit longer time would permanently strengthen the hair root so as not to face the problem at regular intervals. Before going into detail of the prescribed remedies of Ayurveda for curbing the hair loss we would discuss here a few aspects inherent to the Ayurvedic science.

Ayurveda considers the dysfunction of any of our organic process in accordance to the three basic characteristics or 'doshas' which are called respectively as, 'vata', 'kapha' and 'pitta'. Every individual organic function is characterized with the dominance of any of these 'doshas' beside the presence of others. Now the problem of hair loss is considered to be capable take place in any of this kind and once the characteristic of the organic function of the person is determined the treatment for the problem of hair loss begins. In this process Ayurveda determines the root cause of hair loss for the particular patient and treats him accordingly. Originally to go through Ayurvedic healing for hair loss you need to consult an Ayurvedic specialist physician. To provide a gross idea of the naturally validated treatment process of Ayurveda we are hereby providing some of the important prescribed remedies for the treatment of hair loss.

External Use of Herbs in Hair Loss Treatment

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is widely known to have exceptional properties to help regrowth of hair and curb hair fall. The extract of this herb is to administered on the scalp with light massage to obtain best results.

Sage tea and cider vinegar

Rinse your hair with the liquid extract of these two herbs for the effect of regrowth to take place.

Various kinds of oil massage

Light oil massage administered gently on the scalp regularly can revitalize the hair roots. Coconut oil, rosemary oil, brahmi and bhringraj oil, vitamin E oil are some of the best known remedy for Ayurvedic oil massage. The oil massage cools down the 'pitta', revitalize the hair follicles and when you sleep or rest it takes the best effect, so it is normally prescribed to take the oil massage before going to sleep.

Ayurvedic suggestion for diet

As we have already seen Ayurveda takes a holistic approach in regard to curing any disease, for the problem of hair fall also Ayurveda prescribes the particular set of dietary or nutritional treatment to curb the problem of hair loss from all possible angles. Nutrition or regular diet is a important step as it is crucial in supplying us all the necessary food value for the smooth functioning of our organism. Deficiency in nutrition can easily translate into deficiency into certain organic function or abnormality of function. Deficiency of various minerals like iron, zinc and some important vitamins like, vitamin B complex, vitamin C are long recognised as the important ingredients for the proper functioning and health of hair follicles and any deficiency of these nutrients in the diet of the suffering patient can cause the treatment to be non responsive. So, a balanced diet with the guidance from an Ayurvedic practitioner can provide best results. Green vegetables, sesame seeds, fruits, yoghurt should regularly be taken along with regular intake of Aloe Vera juice.

We could only leave the discussion with the gross and general prescriptions of Ayurvedic healing for hair loss without mentioning the Ayurvedic medicines or formulations, because the prescription of these formulated medicines should be reserved for the professional practitioner.