Why am I experiencing premature grey hair? - #36418

Dear Sakshi Excess use of chemical in all our routine products. Stress Lake of diet full of nutrients. Lake of exercise Disturbed sleep Hormonal changes etc… Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and shirshasan. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Massage on scalp with neelibhringraj oil twice a week. Amalaki rasayan 5gms twice Tab. Saptamrut lauh 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks

Hello Sakshi,

I can understand your concern regarding premature graying of hair. Premature greying of hair before the age of 30 is known in Ayurveda as “Akal Palitya.” This can be due to genetics, stress, improper diet, or nutritional deficiency. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ Common Causes

1. Excessive heat (Pitta aggravation) – spicy, fried food, anger, stress, late nights. 2. Deficiency of nutrients – iron, vitamin B12, copper, and protein. 3. Stress and irregular sleep. 4. Use of harsh chemical shampoos, hair color or pollution exposure. 5. Excessive caffeine, alcohol, or junk food.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

These herbs help balance Pitta, improve liver health, and nourish hair roots-

1 Bhringraj Churna – 1 tsp with lukewarm water or. Milk after food

2 Amla Ras – 10–15 ml juice in the morning on an empty stomach.

3 Thickshoot A 1-0-1 after food

4 Triphala Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water for detox and digestion.

✅EXTERNAL CARE

1 Neelibhringadi Taila – massage scalp 3–4 times a week. ( Improves circulation, strengthens roots, slows down graying.)

2 Amla Oil + Coconut Oil (equal parts) – warm slightly and apply 30 minutes before bath.

✅Weekly hair mask- Mix 2 tsp amla powder + 1 tsp bhringraj powder + 1 tsp hibiscus powder + curd or aloe vera gel. Apply for 30 min and wash off with herbal shampoo (reetha-shikakai-based).

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE Include Amla, curry leaves, black sesame seeds, walnuts, and soaked almonds daily. Avoid excessive spicy, sour, fried, and fermented food. Include ghee and milk for nourishment. Manage stress through yoga and pranayama (especially Anulom Vilom & Sheetali). Sleep early; avoid late-night screen exposure.

✅Home Remedies

Boil a handful of curry leaves in coconut oil until black, strain, and store. Apply twice a week. Soak black sesame seeds overnight, eat 1 tsp daily morning. Drink fresh amla juice daily or eat 1 raw amla if available.

To slow or reverse premature greying: ✅ Nourish from inside (Amla, Bhringraj, Triphala) ✅ Strengthen from outside (Herbal oils, hair masks) ✅ Balance Pitta (avoid stress, heat, spicy foods)

With consistent Ayurvedic care for 3–4 months, you can expect visible reduction in greying progression and improved hair quality.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Hello Sakshi,

I can understand your concern regarding premature graying of hair. Premature greying of hair before the age of 30 is known in Ayurveda as “Akal Palitya.” This can be due to genetics, stress, improper diet, or nutritional deficiency. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ Common Causes

1. Excessive heat (Pitta aggravation) – spicy, fried food, anger, stress, late nights. 2. Deficiency of nutrients – iron, vitamin B12, copper, and protein. 3. Stress and irregular sleep. 4. Use of harsh chemical shampoos, hair color or pollution exposure. 5. Excessive caffeine, alcohol, or junk food.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

These herbs help balance Pitta, improve liver health, and nourish hair roots-

1 Bhringraj Churna – 1 tsp with lukewarm water or. Milk after food

2 Amla Ras – 10–15 ml juice in the morning on an empty stomach.

3 Thickshoot A 1-0-1 after food

4 Triphala Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water for detox and digestion.

✅EXTERNAL CARE

1 Neelibhringadi Taila – massage scalp 3–4 times a week. ( Improves circulation, strengthens roots, slows down graying.)

2 Amla Oil + Coconut Oil (equal parts) – warm slightly and apply 30 minutes before bath.

✅Weekly hair mask- Mix 2 tsp amla powder + 1 tsp bhringraj powder + 1 tsp hibiscus powder + curd or aloe vera gel. Apply for 30 min and wash off with herbal shampoo (reetha-shikakai-based).

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE Include Amla, curry leaves, black sesame seeds, walnuts, and soaked almonds daily. Avoid excessive spicy, sour, fried, and fermented food. Include ghee and milk for nourishment. Manage stress through yoga and pranayama (especially Anulom Vilom & Sheetali). Sleep early; avoid late-night screen exposure.

✅Home Remedies

Boil a handful of curry leaves in coconut oil until black, strain, and store. Apply twice a week. Soak black sesame seeds overnight, eat 1 tsp daily morning. Drink fresh amla juice daily or eat 1 raw amla if available.

To slow or reverse premature greying: ✅ Nourish from inside (Amla, Bhringraj, Triphala) ✅ Strengthen from outside (Herbal oils, hair masks) ✅ Balance Pitta (avoid stress, heat, spicy foods)

With consistent Ayurvedic care for 3–4 months, you can expect visible reduction in greying progression and improved hair quality.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Dear Shakshi Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Apply amla oil twice weekly on scalp. Avoid direct Sun rays exposure use hat or use umbrella when going out during the day Avoid using harsh chemicals, on your hair. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice

Greying of hairs at this early age might be due to several reasons like stress hormonal imbalances genetics nutritional deficiencies lifestyle Once check cbc thyroid profile vit B12 Bringaraja churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp with warm water Amlaki rasayana 1 tsp at morning with warm water Ashwagandha cap 0-0-1 Bringaraja Asava 10-0-10 ml with water Apply Neelabringadi taila Include fruits nuts seeds fresh vegetables in diet

HELLO SAKSHI,

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

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 =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

If your family started having grey hair early than you will also have grey hairs If not than may be due to high stress greying of hairs can occur Start with 1. Tab Mansamitra 2HS before bed time 2. Kamadugdha with mouktika 2BD B F 3. Bhringraj vati 2BD A F Try to keep your stress level as low as possible.

1.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp with warm water empty stomach in the morning 2.Saptamrit lauha 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Bhringrajasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Neelibhringadi oil-massage on the scalp twice weekly before hair wash 5.Anu tail-2 drops in each nostril once daily

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid spicy, sour, fermented, and packaged foods. - Favor cooling foods: coconut water, cucumber, moong dal, pomegranate. - Practice nasya with Anu Taila and abhyanga with Bala Taila. - Manage stress with pranayama (Bhramari, Anulom-Vilom) and early sleep.

Hello Sakshi, thank you for trusting this platform and sharing your concern

grey hair at this age usually means internal imbalance due to pitta In Ayurveda, we call it Akalapalitya, and it’s often due to aggravated pitta causes are due to stress, too much heat, not sleeping well, being in the sun for long time just your genes can all speed this up.

From an Ayurvedic point of view, when Pitta goes up and your blood and bone tissue get weak, it messes with your hair, making it lose color and go grey early. The left-front bit you mentioned? That’s common with people who are stressed or have too much Pitta in that area of their scalp.

Avoid spicy sour fermented processed foods Include foods like ghee, milk, soaked black raisins amla curry leaves sesame seeds and coconut water.

Start on *Amla Rasayan – 1 tsp every day with warm water or honey. Bhringraj capsule – twice a day to help nourish your hair roots. *Narasimha Rasayan –1 tsp with warm water *Neelibhrbingadi taila – massage your scalp 3–4 times a week before bed. * put 2 drops of Anu taila in both nostrils.

Get enough sleep, practice pranayama, sleep early

Hi Sakshi, we can control this with Ayurveda. Start with - 1. Swamla Compound (Gold) 1tsp empty stomach daily with lukewarm milk 2. Neelibhringadi Oil for Local application (Gently massage the scalp with 10ml of oil for 4-5 minutes, then keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with soft shampoo) Do this twice a week 3. Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, 2 drops in each nostril in Morning and Evening daily for 3 months. 4. Ashwagandha powder 1tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food.

Avoid spicy oily salty food items. Avoid packaged food canned soda containing synthetic sugar.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma