Concerns About Weak Eyesight and Premature Hair - #39665

Hello Tina I completely understand your concern — you’re experiencing both eye weakness with drowsiness and premature greying of hair, which can feel worrying, especially when both seem to be worsening together. But don’t worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Triphala Ghrita – 1 teaspoon early morning on empty stomach with warm water. (Rejuvenates eyes and brain, improves vision, and lubricates internal tissues.)

2. Bhringarajasava – 20 ml with equal warm water after F food twice daily. ( Excellent for preventing premature greying, promoting hair growth, and improving skin glow.)

3. Saptamrit Lauh – 1 tablet twice daily after food ( Strengthens eyesight, relieves eye fatigue, and provides nourishment to the optic nerves.)

4. Amalaki Rasayana – 1 teaspoon daily after breakfast with warm milk. (Rich in natural Vitamin C, rejuvenates hair roots, nourishes Rakta Dhatu, and enhances vitality.)

✅ Netraroga Chikitsa (Eye Care Regimen)

✅ Triphala Eye Wash Soak 1 tsp Triphala powder overnight in a glass of water, strain well, and use the clear water to gently rinse your eyes in the morning. It strengthens eye muscles and relieves strain from reading or screen time.

✅External & Hair Care Remedies

Prapundreekadi Taila – Warm slightly and massage gently into the scalp 3–4 times per week. ( Strengthens hair follicles, prevents further greying, and relaxes the nervous system.)

Brahmi Taila – Apply to scalp at bedtime once weekly to promote sound sleep and calm the mind.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅ Include:

Amla, pomegranate, dates, raisins, and beetroot for Rakta dhatu nourishment. Ghee and sesame oil for internal lubrication. Green leafy vegetables, soaked almonds, and milk with a pinch of turmeric or cardamom at bedtime.

❌ Avoid

Late-night screen exposure and irregular sleep schedule. Excess spicy, sour, or fermented foods that aggravate Pitta. Stress and overthinking, which weaken Majja dhatu.

✅ Yoga & Lifestyle

Trataka (Candle Gazing): Daily 2–3 minutes to strengthen vision. Anulom Vilom & Bhramari Pranayama: To balance Vata and Pitta, calm the mind, and improve concentration. Maintain a fixed sleep schedule and take short screen breaks every 30–40 minutes.

Visible improvements in energy, eye comfort, and hair health can be expected in 2–3 months with consistent practice.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

Take triphala ghrita 1tab bd, triphala churna 1tsp , do padabhyanga

Goodafternoon, and thank you for sharing your concerns. Let’s look at both your complaints carefully weak eyesight with constant sleepiness, and premature hair issues.

First, about your eyesight and tiredness —

When eyesight feels weak with blurred vision and a sleepy sensation, it often indicates eye strain and Pitta–Vata imbalance, especially if you spend long hours on screens or reading.

In Ayurveda, this may relate to Drishti dosha or mild depletion of Alochaka Pitta (the fire principle responsible for visual clarity). Continuous eye strain and dryness can also make the eyes feel heavy and tired.

Since you’ve been having this for more than 6 months, it’s good to also rule out mild anaemia, thyroid issues, or low vitamin D/B12, as these can add to fatigue and dull vision.

For your hair, premature greying and dryness are often linked to excess Pitta and Vata, and sometimes stress or nutritional gaps. This causes weakening of hair roots and early pigment loss.

Treatment plan:

1. Ama Pachana (to clear subtle digestive toxins):

Take Chitrakadi Vati 1 tablet twice daily after food for 5 days with warm water. This helps digestion and improves nutrient absorption for both eyes and hair.

2. Internal medicines (from day 5 onwards):

Saptamrit Lauh – 1 tablet twice daily after food with ghee and honey mix (supports vision and reduces eye strain).

Bhringaraj capsule or Neelibhringadi capsules – 1 capsule twice daily (to strengthen hair roots and prevent premature greying).

Triphala Churna – ½ tsp at bedtime with lukewarm water (mild detox and helps eye health).

3. External and lifestyle advice:

Apply Neelibhringadi taila or Bhringamalakadi taila on scalp three times a week; leave for 1 hour before bath. Use rose water eye drops (2 drops morning and evening) or splash cold water over eyes frequently. Avoid late nights, excess mobile/laptop use, and spicy–sour foods. Include ghee, soaked almonds, and fresh Amla in your diet.

4. Investigations:

Hemoglobin and thyroid profile Vitamin D3 and B12 levels

Please don’t worry both these issues are reversible with consistent care. Within 3–4 weeks you’ll notice better clarity, less eye fatigue, and healthier hair texture.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

HELLO,

PART 1= EYE WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,AND CONSTANT SLEEPINESS

You mentioned -eyesight issues and tiredness for > 6 months - sleepiness mainly during reading or screen use

This points to digitally strain (computer vision syndrome )and alochaka pitta imbalance in Ayurveda.

AYURVEDIC VIEW -The eyes are governed by Pitta dosha , especially alochaka pitta which maintains visual clarity and eye energy -Excessive screen use, heat, stress and irregular sleep aggravate pitta and vata, causing –dryness, burning, watering, blurred Vision –fatigue and heaviness of eyes –reduced focus and drowsiness

MODERN CORRELATION -long screen exposure leads to reduced blinking -> dryness and strain -continuous close up focus tires ciliary muscles-> sleepy, heavy feeling - blue light and stress-> melatonin imbalance-> poor sleep ->fatigue

TREATMENT GOALS -pacify pitta and vata doshas -rejuvenate optic nerves and strengthen alochaka pitta -improve blood circulation and oxygenation to eye tissues -enhance overall vitality and energy

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime for 3 months = detoxifies eyes and digestive system, improves vision

2) SAPTRAMRIT LAUH= 250mg twice daily iwith honey and ghee for 3 months = strengthens optic nerves, corrects strain and weak eyesight

3) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp every morning for 3 months = rejuvenates eye tissues and reduces oxidative stress

4) PUNARNAVA MANDUR = 1 tab twice daily after meals =improves microcirculation, reduces puffiness and eye heaviness

EXTERNAL EYYE THERAPIES

1) TRIPHALA EYE WASH -soak 1 tsp triphala in a glass of water overnight-> strain-> wash eyes in morning =reduces burning, dryness, and irritation

2) EYE RELAXATION PRACTICE -rub palms till warm-> place gently over closed eyes for 20 sec -roll eyes gently In all directions 5-10 times twice daily

LIFESTYLE AND YOGIC -follow the 20-20-20 rule= every 20 min look 20 feet away for 20 sec - sleep by 10 pm, avoid late night screen exposure -blink consciously during screen use -use anti glare glasses if required

YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Trataka = cable gazing strengthens focus and alochaka pitta -Bhramari= relieves tension, improves oxygenation to head and eyes -shavasaa= daily relaxation to remove strain -padahastasana and sarvangasana= improve eye circulation

Main complaints -premature greying -hair fall more than 1 year

this indicates an imbalance mainly in Pitta and Vata doshas, possibly with weak Rasa dhatu(plasma), Rakta dhatu(blood), and Asthi dhatu(bones, which support hair/nails)

DOSHA INVOLVEMENT

PITTA- governs heat, metabolism , when aggravated, burns melanin->premature greying

VATA- thin, falling hair

KAPHA- nourishment, strength, deficiency-> weak roots, oily hair, lack of luster

TREATMENT SHOULD BE FOCUSED TO -to stop hair fall -reverse/slow premature greying -thicken and volumize hair -repair frizzy hair -rejuvinate scalp and nervous system -correct internal imbalances(vata-pitta) -prevent further damage and relapse

START INTERNALLY WITH

1) KESHYA RASAYANA GHRITA - 1/2 tsp with milk in morning empty stomach for 3-4 months =deep rejuvinator for hair, brain, eyes, balances vata-pitta BRAND= Arya Vaidya sala/ vaidyaratnam

2)LOHA BHASMA + NARIKEL LAVAN -loha bhasma- 125 mg+ nairkela lavana- 250 mg take with honey+ ghee once daily after breakfast for 40 days =powerful rejuvination combo for very early greying, rich in iron, balances pitta

3)CHYAWANPRASHA SPECIAL(high amla content) -1 tsp with warm milk daily morning for 12 months =deep rejuvenation, improves immunity, hair growth, pigmentation (BRAND SUGGESTION= AVP dhanwantharam chyawanprasha or Nagarjuna chyawanprasha(with Swarna bhasma)

4)SWARNA MAKSHIK BHASMA -125 mg with amla juice or honey for 2 months =addressess deep rasa/rakta dhatu problems linked to early greying

5)KESYA KALPA CAPSULES -1 cap twice daily after meals for 3 months =bends of rasayana+ anti greying herbs like prashnaparni, Ashoka, bringaraj

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1) KANJUNNYADI KERA TAILA( AVS KOTTAKKAL BRAND) -warm slightly, apply to scalp and hair leave overnight =powerful Kerala medicated oil, anti greying, dandruff removal, anti fall, scalp rejuvinator

2) KAYYUNYADI TAILA -alternate with above oil thrice/week =used in severe greying and scalp dryness, nourishes hair roots

SHAMPOO SUGGESTIONS

DIVYA KESH KANTI ADVANCED(patanjali)= strong herbal shampoo with anti-greying and anti fall ingredients

TRICHUP HERBAL SHAMPOO(VASU)= with keratin + herbal blend =reduces dandruff

KOTTAKAL NEELIBHRINGADI SHAMPOO= gentle but nourishes follicles deeply

FOR STRESS- take MANAS MITRA VATAKAM(avs or Arya Vaidya pharmacy)- 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk for 1 month =used for hair greying/fall due to mental stress, insomnia

NASYA THERAPY- instill 2 drops of keshya taila in each nostril daily in morning =improve hair and brain health

DIET MODIFICATIONS -include Amla, curry leaves, black sesame seeds- 1 tsp/day -cow ghee 1 tsp/day -pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts -millets ragi, jowar -fresh fruits, leafy greens -moong dal, rice, old wheat

AVOID -spicy, sour fermented foods -oily, junk, packaged foods -tea, coffee, alcohol -excesssive salt or sugar

START YOUR DAY WITH SOAKED RAISINS AND ALMONDS, WARM WATER WITH LEMON AND HONEY

LIFESTYLE AND YOGA -SARVANGASANA= improves scalp blood flow -ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA = enhances nutrients delivery to follicles -SHASHANKASANA= calms stress -PRANAYAM= balances vata and pitta reduces stress

ROUTINE TIPS -sleep early by 10 pm -avoid excessive screen time -oil scalp before sleeping -use wooden comb(avoid plastic)

EXPECTED RESULTS TIMELINE

1 MONTH- Reduction in hairfall, frizz control, reduce dandruff 3 MONTHS- stronger roots, less breakage, new baby hair 6+ MONTHS= slowed greying, better volume and texture

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

1.Triphala ghrita 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk or water 2.Narsimha rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 3.Saptamrit lauh 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Panchendriya vardhak taila- 2 drops in each nostril once daily 5.Neelibhringadi oil-massage on the scalp twice weekly 30-60 min before hairwash 6.Triphala Eye Wash-Prepare decoction with 1 tsp of triphala water, strain it and use for eye washing

Lifestyle Tips for Eye & Hair Health— - Sleep: Early bedtime (10 PM), avoid screens after 9 PM. - Diet: Include ghee, soaked almonds, sesame seeds, and seasonal fruits. - Hydration: 2–3 liters of water daily. - Yoga: Palming, Trataka (candle gazing), and gentle neck rotations.

First of all if you bath with warm water from your head stop doing that use only luke warm water for your head amd face Start with these medicines 1. I tone drops 1drop 3 time 2. Triphala churna 1tsp TID BF Avoid sun exposure by using sunglasses 3. Pthyadi guggul 2BD A F.

Hello Tina Start with Saptamritlauh 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala grith 2 tsp twice daily before food with warm milk Amalaki rasayan 2-0-1 after food with water Soak cotton swabs in Rose water and keep on closed eyes for 5 minutes alternate day Cut cucumber rinds and place on closed eyes for 5 minutes Do padabhyagam with triphala grith Light massage on head with Neelibhringadi oil keep overnight and wash in the morning with mild herbal shampoo Do palming eye exercises,

For weak eyesight, Ayurveda often focuses on balancing Pitta dosha, which can lead to issues like stress-strain on the eyes. Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) is known to be beneficial. Consider taking a teaspoon of Amalaki juice or powder daily. Triphala, taken as a tablet or in warm water at night, is also helpful for eye health, aiding in detoxification. Remember to rest your eyes regularly throughout the day by looking away from screens and doing palming exercises—rubbing your palms together and gently placing them over closed eyes often relieves fatigue.

In addressing the sensation of sleepiness, enhancing your Agni, or digestive fire, could be key. Opt for lighter meals avoiding heavy, greasy foods. Herbal teas, particularly ginger or mint, can be refreshing. Establish a consistent daily routine, including early bedtimes and rising with the sun, could help reset your energy levels.

Premature hair greying might involve Vata-Pitta imbalance. Regular oiling of the hair with sesame or bhringraj oil supports nourishments. Applying a homemade mask with curry leaves and coconut oil may darken hair naturally. Consider incorporating sesame seeds and almonds into your diet, which are rich in essential hair nutrients. Avoiding excessive heat treatments on hair and using gentle, natural products may also help. Stress management through yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises is important.

For durable solutions, personal consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner who can thoroughly evaluate your dosha and prescribe personalized treatment accordingly would be ideal. Stay hydrated, consume fresh, whole foods, and engage in a balanced lifestyle to support your overall well-being and address both your concerns effectively.

HELLO,

1) WEAK EYESIGHT + SLEEPINESS + BLURRED VISION

PROBABLE AYURVEDIC VIEW -pitta imbalance in eyes -vata aggravation causing dryness and strain -kapha heaviness leading to constant sleepiness

A) DAILY PRACTICES -Trataka (candle gazing)= 5 min daily -Palming (rub hands warm and place on eyes)- 3-4 times/day -cold water splash on eyes every morning -reduce mobile/computer use, follow 20-20-20 rule

B) DIET -add ghee, amla, carrots, spinach , black raisins, excessive screen use

C) AYURVEDIC REMEDIES -Amla juice 20-30 ml daily morning -Triphala churna= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime - improves eye health + digestion -Bilberry/ blue berry if available -SAPTAMRIT LAUH= 1 tab after breakfast -ITONE EYE DROPS= twice daily

D) LIFESTYLE -proper sleep 7-8 hours -avoid exposure to hot sun -Apply ghee on soles of feet at night very good for eyes

2) PRMATURE DRY AND BRITTLE HAIR

AYURVEDIC VIEW -Pitta vata imbalance causing dryness + heat in scalp -nutritional deficiency and stress

A) DAILY/WEEKLY PRACTICES -Oil massage head massage 3 ttimes/week =use KESHYA TAILA/ NEELIBRINGADI OIL -STeam hair for 5 min after oiling for better absopriton -avoid hot water for hair wash -use mild shampoo= shikakai, reetha + amla or mild herbal shampoo

B) INTERNLLY -Amla powder 1 tsp daily -Bhringaraj capsule= 1 cap twice daily after meals -KESH KING TABLET= 2 tabs twice daily = premature greying extremely effective

C) DIET -include til, ghee, moong dal, coconut, milk, almonds , flax seeds -REDUCE= junk , stress, spicy food, tea/coffee, excess

D) LIFESTYLE -sleep before 11 pm -reduce stress- yoga,pranayam -avoid frequent hair colouring, straightening, heating tools

3) PRANAYAM FOR BOTH EYES AND HAIR -Anulom vilom= 10 min -Bhramari= 5 min -SHeetali/sheetkari= reduce pitta heat

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA