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Hair Fall & Premature Greying

Khalitya (hair fall) is Pitta-Vata-Kapha imbalance affecting Bhrajaka Pitta. Kerala's Neelibhringadi Tailam + Shiroabhyanga + Nasya is the classical 3-pillar protocol.

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Dosha involvedpittavata

Ayurvedic understanding

Khalitya is described as scalp Bhrajaka Pitta vitiation combined with Rakta dushti. Hair (Kesha) is an upadhatu (sub-tissue) of Asthi (bones); poor Asthi-poshana shows up as weak hair roots. The Kerala tradition treats hair fall topically (medicated oils) + systemically (Rasayana herbs like Bhringaraja, Amalaki).

Kerala treatments

Neelibhringadi Tailam is the signature hair oil — daily Shiroabhyanga (scalp massage) for 21+ days. Nasya (medicated nasal drops, Anu Taila) targets the head region through the nasal channels — clinically effective for chronic Khalitya. Combined with Amalaki Rasayana (1 tsp daily), warm-oil head bath weekly.

Classical formulations

Selected by Ayurvedic Snehana / Shamana criteria. Always under a verified doctor's supervision — these are not over-the-counter recommendations.

Neelibhringadi Tailam

नीलीभृंगादि तैल

Scalp + root strengthening

— Sahasrayogam

Brahmi Amla Tailam

ब्राह्मी आमला तैल

Cooling Pitta-Vata hair oil

Triphala Choornam

त्रिफला चूर्ण

Internal Pitta-Rakta cleanse

Chyavanaprasha

च्यवनप्राश

Rasayana — bone + hair tonic

Lifestyle & Aahar-Vihar

•Shiroabhyanga with Neelibhringadi Tailam 30 min before bath, 3× weekly minimum.
•Avoid hot water on scalp — lukewarm only.
•Eliminate excessive Pitta foods (sour pickles, vinegar, excess coffee, alcohol).
•Sleep 7–8h; hair grows during deep sleep.
•Reduce smartphone scrolling in bed — circadian disruption depresses hair-root metabolism.

Important

This page is a structured Ayurvedic reference for patient education. It is not a substitute for individual clinical evaluation. Self-medication with Ayurvedic herbs and formulations — particularly Rasaushadhis (mineral preparations) — can cause harm without proper supervision. Always consult a verified BAMS doctor before starting treatment.

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