From an Ayurvedic perspective, severe hair loss and a receding hairline are often attributed to an imbalance of the Doshas, particularly an aggravation of Pitta Dosha. Pitta is associated with fire and heat, and when imbalanced, it can lead to excess heat in the body, which can damage hair follicles and cause premature hair loss and graying. Other factors like poor nutrition, a weak digestive system, stress, and hormonal imbalances are also considered significant contributors.
Ayurveda offers a holistic, multi-pronged approach to address hair loss, focusing on both external applications and internal balance.
Ayurvedic Causes of Hair Loss
Pitta Imbalance: This is the primary cause cited in many Ayurvedic texts. An excess of Pitta can lead to inflammation and damage to the hair follicles.
Vata Imbalance: A Vata imbalance can cause dryness and brittleness of the hair, leading to breakage and thinning.
Kapha Imbalance: An excess of Kapha can lead to a build-up of oil and a sticky scalp, which can clog hair follicles and inhibit growth.
Weak Asthi Dhatu: Hair is considered a byproduct of the Asthi Dhatu (bone tissue). If this tissue is not properly nourished due to a weak Agni (digestive fire) or poor diet, it can lead to hair loss.
Stress and Lifestyle: Stress, lack of sleep, and an unhealthy diet can disrupt the balance of the Doshas and contribute to hair fall.
Ayurvedic Treatments and Remedies
Ayurvedic treatments for hair loss are designed to pacify the aggravated Dosha, nourish the hair follicles, and strengthen the hair from the root. They often include a combination of herbal remedies, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments.
3. Diet and Lifestyle (Internal)
Pacify Pitta: Follow a Pitta-pacifying diet, which includes cooling foods such as cucumber, coriander, and aloe vera juice. Avoid hot, spicy, and acidic foods.
Nourish Dhatus: Eat a diet rich in proteins, iron, and essential vitamins and minerals. Foods like soaked almonds, sesame seeds, ghee, and moong dal khichdi are considered beneficial.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and flush out toxins.
Stress Management: Incorporate stress-reducing practices like yoga, meditation, and adequate sleep into your daily routine. Stress is a major contributor to hair fall.
Avoid Unhealthy Habits: Limit or avoid smoking, alcohol, and excessive consumption of tea and coffee.
Treatment
1 Bhringamalakadi Taila - extly apply and massage for 10 min. 2 times
2 Jeevamrita Leha or Chyavanaprasha Leha-1 tsf after food 2 times with milk
3.Shuddha Shilajatu-250mg+ Saptamrita Loha - 500mg+ bhringaraja Churna -3gm after food 2 times with honey and ghee Diet and Lifestyle Pathya: Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nutritious food, adequate sleep Apathya: Avoid salt, sugar, tobacco, and alcohol. Overconsumption of salt and sugar increases dandruff and hairloss. Avoid large amounts of vitamin A Avoid strong soaps, shampoo or hair sprays. Only use mild castile soaps. Hats and wigs are apt to cause hair to fall out faster, since they limit the air to the scalp.
Avoid tension, stress, worry and hurry.
Hello Nina ji I can understand your concern regarding your hairfall and receding hairline but dont worry we are here to help you out 😊
According to Ayurveda, hair loss with thinning on the top and receding hairline is known as Khalitya. It usually happens due to a combination of Pitta aggravation, Vata imbalance (weakness, dryness), and age-related dhatu kshaya (tissue depletion)
The treatment has to work from inside the body (nourishment and balance) as well as outside (scalp care and circulation).
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Chyawanprash – 1 tsp every morning to rejuvenate tissues and improve immunity.
2 Bhringrajasava – 15 ml with equal water after food , twice daily. Strengthens hair roots and promotes regrowth.
3 Groo 1-0-1 after food ( Promotes hair growth )
4 Jeevamarutham – 1 tsp at night with warm water ( to cool excess Pitta and nourish follicles.)
✅EXTERNAL CARE FOR SCALP
1 Regular Oil Massage (Shiro Abhyanga)
👉Use Neelibhringadi Taila 👉Warm the oil slightly and massage gently into the scalp in circular motions for 10–15 minutes. 👉Leave for at least 1 hour (or overnight if possible) and wash with mild herbal shampoo. This improves blood circulation, strengthens roots, and slows receding hairline.
2. Nasya Therapy (Nasal Drops)
👉Put 2 drops of Anu Taila in each nostril every morning after brushing teeth. This nourishes the brain–scalp connection, prevents hair thinning, and supports regrowth on the front hairline.
3. Hair Masks (Lepa) 👉Apply a paste of Amla powder + Brahmi powder + Aloe vera gel once a week. Keeps scalp cool, reduces inflammation, and stimulates follicles.
4. Herbal Rinses
👉Use Triphala decoction or Hibiscus flower boiled water as the last rinse after hair wash. Helps reduce dandruff, itchiness, and improves scalp health.
✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE
✅Include: amla, coconut, curry leaves, sesame seeds, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, milk, ghee, moong dal. ❌Avoid: very spicy, sour, fried food, alcohol, excess tea/coffee, late-night eating. These aggravate Pitta and worsen hair loss. ✔️Drink water infused with coriander–cumin–fennel seeds for better digestion and cooling. Practice Anulom-Vilom pranayama, Bhramari, Vajrasana after meals – they improve circulation and reduce stress (a major factor in hair loss).
✅What to Expect? -Gradual reduction in hair fall -Stronger existing hair -Some regrowth of fine hair on scalp -Improved scalp health & reduced inflammation
With regular treatment for 3–6 months, noticeable improvement is possible.
Wish you a good hair 😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Black Sesame Seed Powder - 100 grams Bhringraj Churna - 100 grams Aamalki Rasayan - 200 grams Mukta Shukti - 10 grams Saptamrita Loha - 20 grams Dhatri Loha - 10 grams Mix all the medicines and make 60 doses.Take in the morning and evening, half-an-hour before meals with water, honey or milk. Vilva hair regrowth oil - scalp massage to be done weekly twice
DON’T WORRY NINA JI,
First of all Avoid excessive pittavardhak ahar vihar like excessive spicy, sour and salty food,oily and fried etc.
Start taking these medications,
1.Narsimha rasayana 1tsf with lukewarm milk at bed time only. 2.Amalki choorna 1tsf with lukewarm water twice in a day. 3.Trichup cap.1-0-1 4.Neem tab.2-0-2
* Massage your scalp with castor oil 4 times in a week. *Massage your scalp with Nilibhringrajadi oil thrice in a week.
*please visit nearby ayurvedic physician too for PRACHANNA KARMA and after that apply HASTIDANTMASI over the affected area (hairloss) of your scalp.
Follow up after 45 days.
TAKE CARE😊
If you have any doubt,feel free to ask.
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.
1. Ksheerabala tailam for head massage. 2. Triphala choornam use for hair wash. Choornam boiled in water and let it cool itself. 3. Trichup capsule 1-1-1 after food. 4. Took 1 amla everyday. 5. If possible do prachana karma and sirodhara nearby ayurvedic centre (immediate result)
HELLO NINA,
condition including severe hairloss , frizz, receding hairline, and slow regrowth
DOSHA INVOLVEMENT 1)VATA- dryness, frizzz, breakage, dandruff 2)PITTA- heat in scalp, early greying, inflammation, hair root destruction 3)RAKTA DUSHTI- toxin accumulation-> weakened follicles 4)ASTHI DHATU KSHAYA- since Kesha are considered upadhatu of asthi, when rasa->rakta->mamsa->meda->asthi conversion is impaired, hair loss results 5)MAJJA KSHAYA- chronic cases(bald patches) may reflect deeper dhatu depletion
TYPES OF HAIRLOSS- BASED ON DOSHA’S
-KHALITYA(baldness)- pitta-vata= patchy loss, heat in scalp, premature thinning
-INDRALUPTA(alopecia areata)- kapha-vata= sudden loss in spots
-RUHYA- vata= gradual thinning , no itching
-PALITYA(greying)- pitta= premature greying, often hereditary
INTERNALLY START WITH
1. NARASIMHA RASAYANA- 1 tsp with milk, morning empty stomach= 90 days =asthi-majja rasayana, hair growth (ref- bhaishajya ratnavali)
2. BHRINGRAJ CHURNA- 5gm + ghee at bedtime for 2-3 months =hair growth, scalp nourishment(ref- Nighantu Ratnakar)
3. CHYAWANPRASHA AVALEHA- 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk for long term 3-6 months =rasa-rakta dhatu and immunity(ref- charak Samhita)
4. DRAKSHADI KASHAYA- 30 ml before meals with water for 4-6 weeks =pitta-rakta sodhaka(ref- ashtanga hridaya)
5. SAPTAMRIT LAUHA- 500mg with ghee/honey twice daily in morning and night for 1-3 months =eye and hair support, rakta support
6. AMALAKI RASAYANA- 5 gm in the morning with milk for long term =rejuvination, prevents greying and great for immunity
EXTERNAL OIL APPLICATIONS
1. NEELIBHRINGADI TAILA- massage warm oil 30 mins before bath for 4 times/week(ref- sahasra yoga)
2. DHURDHURAPATRADI TAILA- for scalp dryness and dandruff = twice/week(ref- bhaisajya ratnavali)
3. BRAHMI-AMLA OIL- infuse oil with fresh amla and brahmi leaves regularly use
FOR FRIZZ- use coconut or sesame base for INFLAMATION- use amla infused cooling oils
POTENT HERBAL PACKS FOR SCALP
1)CLASSIC HAIR PACK -bhringaraj churna- 1 tsp -amla powder- 1 tsp -hibiscus powder- 1 tsp -aloe vera pulp- 2tbsp Apply 1 hour before bath; rinse with herbal decoction
2)RAKTA- SODHANA SCALP LEPA -Manjistha+lodhra+triphala+sandalwood+rose water =apply during pitta-aggravated stages, especially with itching or scalp redness
ESSENTIAL FOODS -cow milk+ghee= builds Ojas, nourishes dhatu -black sesame seeds= asthi dhatu enhancer -soaked almonds(5-6)= omega 3+ protein -fresh amla(or juice)= rasayana, anti-pitta -moong dal khichdi= easily digestible -curry leaves(raw/chutney)= rich in iron and vitamin c -dates, figs, raisins= rasa dhatu replenishment
AVOID -spicy, fermented, fried , junk food -late night meals -overconsumption of tea, coffe, carbonated drinks -alcohol, smoking
LIFESTYLE + DAILY ROUTINES
MORNING ROUTINE -Wake before 6 AM= aligns with brahma muhurtha if possible
-GANDUSHA(oil pulling) with sesame oil= removes ama from head and neck
-NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril every morning- clears srotas, enhances hair nourishment
-SHIROABHYANGA(Hair oiling)- calms vata, strengthens follicles
-LIGHT YOGA- enhances circulation to scalp
HAIR WASH -use herbal decoctions- shikakai, Geetha, amla, powder boiled and filtered -avoid chemical shampoo, hot water -wash 2-3 times/week max
YOGA ASANA -Adho much svanasana(downward dog)= increases scalp blood flow -Sarvangasana= stimulates thyroid, nourishes head region -Shirshasana= direct blood flow to scalp -Ustrasana, Matsyasana= opens up chest and throat, affects hormonal balance
PRANAYAM -Bhramari= calms mind, improves oxygen to hair roots -Anulom vilom= balances vata- pitta -Sheetali/sheetkari= pitta shamak
MEDITATION -daily 15 mins of Trataka(candle gazing)+ Dhyana can help hormonal and mental factors
SPECIAL HIAR DECOCTION BOIL- 1 tsp bhringaraj, 1 tsp brahmi, 1/2 tsp yashtimadhu, 3 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup->drink daily AM or PM
-Hair regrowth is gradual but certain with Rasaya+ Shamana+ stress correction -Allow 2-3 months minimum for visible results -Follow Ritucharya- bata-pacifying in winter, pitta-calming in summer -treat the mind and lifestyle as deeply as the body
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hello. At ur age hair loss is due to hormonal imbalance , Stress and increased pinta dosha. U need to check for thyroid levels , Haemoglobin , Vit B12 and Vit D3 and Sr Calcium. Check for Diabetes too
Avoid spicy oily fried salty and junk foods.
Do yoga and pranayam regularly.
Take 5 gm rasayan churna with 5 ml Shatavari grit before meals.
Tab Asthiposhak vati 1 Tab 2 times a Day for 3 mnths
Pathyadi kadha 15 ml + 15 ml warm water after meals.
Tab Abrah loha 2 tabs 2 times a Day.
Put 2 drops of yashti tail in ur nose at bedtime.
Massage ur soles with cow ghee at bedtime.
Apply Vatajatadi hair oíl.
Meet nearby Ayurvedic doctor for shodhan and raktamokshan . This will accelarate the hair growth.
Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha tablet 1-0-1 with water Apply a paste of bhringraj+ amla + onion juice apply on dry scalp once weekly. Apply amla bhringraj oil twice weekly keep overnight and wash with anti hairfall shampoo Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily Avoid direct Sun rays exposure, use hat or use umbrella when going out during the day.
1.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 1 hr befor meals 2.Bhringrajasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Keshya rasayan 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 1-2 hr after meals 4.Neelibhringadi oil-scalp massage twice weekly 5.Anu tail-put 2 drops in each nostril at night
Lifestyle & Scalp Activation - Pranayama: Bhramari and Anulom Vilom daily to reduce stress and improve circulation. - Scalp Yoga: Gentle tapping, inversion poses (like Viparita Karani) to increase blood flow to scalp. - Avoid: Hot water on scalp, chemical shampoos, tight hairstyles, and excessive screen time at night.
Lifestyle & Scalp Activation - Pranayama: Bhramari and Anulom Vilom daily to reduce stress and improve circulation. - Scalp Yoga: Gentle tapping, inversion poses (like Viparita Karani) to increase blood flow to scalp. - Avoid: Hot water on scalp, chemical shampoos, tight hairstyles, and excessive screen time at night.
Hair loss and receding hairlines can often be attributed to imbalances in the doshas, particularly Pitta dosha, which governs heaty qualities in the body. A primary strategy in Ayurveda involves balancing Pitta and nourishing the scalp to support hair regrowth.
To address this, let’s start with the dietary changes: Focus on a Pitta-pacifying diet, which is cooling and calming for the body. Avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods. Include sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes with foods like sweet fruits (mangoes, melons), cucumbers, green leafy vegetables, and whole grains. Drink herbal teas, such as chamomile or mint, which help in reducing Pitta, though moderation is key.
Herbs play a crucial role too. Bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata) is renowned in Ayurveda for promoting hair health. You can apply bhringraj oil on the scalp thrice a week, ideally massaging gently with your fingertips to improve circulation. Leave it overnight and rinse with a mild shampoo. Another beneficial oil is amla (Indian gooseberry) oil. Rich in vitamin C, it can help in strengthening hair follicles. Combine amla oil with coconut oil and apply it similarly.
Incorporating yoga and meditation can also aid in reducing stress levels, which negatively impact hair health. Practicing pranayama (breathing exercises) for 10-20 minutes daily can help in calming both mind and body.
Consider using herbal hair masks too. Prepare a paste using fenugreek seeds soaked overnight, and apply it to your scalp weekly. Leave it for about an hour before washing. It is known for nourishing the scalp and fortifying hair roots.
Regularly practice these routines for a few months to observe changes. While Ayurvedic therapies are safe and beneficial, if no improvement is noticed or the condition worsens, it’s vital to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying health issues.
Hair loss, particularly pattern baldness and receding hairlines, often reflects underlying imbalances in doshas, particularly a vata-pitta imbalance, affecting the hair’s nourishment and the vitality of hair follicles. The first step is to focus on feeding the hair roots through ayurvedic dietary supplements and practices.
Consider incorporating Bhringraj oil into your routine. Bhringraj is revered in Siddha and Ayurveda for revitalizing hair growth and strengthening hair roots. Warm the oil slightly and massage it gently into your scalp, especially the affected areas, for about 15-20 minutes. Do this 2 to 3 times a week, preferably in the evening before washing your hair the next day. This practice aids in enhancing blood circulation and nourishing the hair follicles.
Your diet plays a pivotal role as well. Incorporate foods rich in iron and protein, such as dark leafy greens, lentils, and lean meats, if acceptable in your diet. These contribute to building rasa (plasma) and rakta dhatu (blood tissue) which nourish the hair deeply. Additionally, taking a teaspoon of amla powder with warm water daily can support the restoration of hair health due to its wealth of vitamin C and antioxidant properties.
Stress can exacerbate vata imbalance, thereby worsening hair loss. Engage in regular calming practices, such as pranayama or yoga, to stabilize vata. Meanwhile, ensure you stay hydrated; inadequate hydration can dry out hair and scalp, leading to further hair fall and damage.
If you see no improvement or if the condition worsens, consult with a healthcare professional for further diagnostic tests to rule out underlying systemic conditions. This multi-pronged approach addresses both symptom management and root causes as per ayurvedic principles.
