Hello, Based on your history of premature greying for more than 3 years along with hair fall, despite a balanced diet, this condition in Ayurveda is understood as Pāliṭya. It mainly occurs due to Pitta aggravation, associated Rakta dhatu imbalance, and gradual Asthi–Majja dhatu weakness. Mental stress, irregular sleep, digestive imbalance (Mandagni), and nutritional absorption issues also play a role.
Your treatment will focus on Pitta shaman, Rasayana (rejuvenation), Rakta & Majja nourishment, and hair-root strengthening, using natural, home-based Ayurvedic remedies.
🔎 Supportive Checks (Optional but Helpful) (If not done in the last 6–12 months) 1. Hemoglobin – anemia worsens hair greying & fall 2. Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D3 – common hidden causes 3. Thyroid profile – if hair fall is significant
🌿 Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies 1. Internal Remedies (Daily) Morning (Empty stomach) 1. Amla Rasayana at home – 1 tsp amla powder – 1 tsp honey – Take daily with lukewarm water Best natural Pitta pacifier and hair tonic 2. Soaked Black Sesame (Til) – 1 tsp soaked overnight, chew well Nourishes Asthi–Majja dhatu, prevents greying
After Meals 3. Triphala Churna – ½ tsp with warm water at bedtime Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
2. Herbal Drinks (3–4× weekly) 1. Curry Leaf Decoction – Boil 10–15 curry leaves in 1 cup water – Drink warm Supports natural hair pigmentation
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2. Bhringaraj Tea – ½ tsp bhringaraj powder boiled in water – Drink once daily Known as “Kesharaja” – king of hair
🧴 External Hair Care (Very Important) 1. Weekly Oil Therapy (2–3× / week)
Warm slightly and massage scalp for 10 minutes:
• Bhringaraj Taila OR • Neelibhringadi Taila
Leave for at least 1 hour (or overnight if comfortable), then wash.
2. Natural Hair Pack (Once weekly) Mix and apply to scalp & hair:
• 2 tbsp amla powder • 1 tbsp bhringaraj powder • Enough curd or aloe vera gel
Leave for 30–40 minutes, then wash.
3. Natural Hair Wash Powder (Optional) Use instead of chemical shampoo once weekly: • Reetha + Shikakai + Amla powder (equal parts)
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle for Grey Hair Reversal ❌ Avoid (Aggravates Pitta) 1. Excess spicy, fried, sour foods 2. Too much tea, coffee, alcohol 3. Late-night sleep 4. Stress, anger, overthinking 5. Chemical dyes & harsh shampoos
✅ Include 1. Amla, pomegranate, coconut 2. Curry leaves, coriander, spinach 3. Ghee – 1 tsp daily 4. Cow’s milk (if tolerated) 5. Adequate hydration
🧘🏻♀️ Yoga & Mind Balance 1. Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes daily 2. Sheetali / Sheetkari Pranayama – 5 minutes 3. Shirshasana (only if trained) or Viparita Karani 4. Daily scalp relaxation before sleep Stress control is essential to stop further greying.
🕉️ Expected Results & Duration
• Hair fall reduces in 3–4 weeks • New grey hair formation slows in 6–8 weeks • Natural color improvement takes 3–6 months • Consistency is key — Ayurveda works gradually and deeply
✨ Premature greying is reversible to a great extent when Pitta is calmed and hair roots are nourished naturally.
With warm regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)
For greying of hairs what you can do is take cold pressed til taila and add fresh Amla pieces heat until it turns black filter and can apply to hair , gradually it will help in natural blackening of hairs Meanwhile internally take Amla juice 5 ml daily Include curry leaves methi seeds black sesame seeds in diet Bringaraja Asava- 20 ml with equal amount of water twice daily after food
Hello I totally get your point. Premature grey hair paired with hair loss can be quite upsetting emotionally, especially when it has been there for a few years.
The positive thing is — Ayurveda is all about slowing, stabilizing, and somewhat reversing the process naturally, especially when it is handled early and regularly 😊
In Ayurveda, grey hair is more than just a visual concern. It is an indication of internal imbalance, chiefly connected to Pitta dosha, nutritional deficiency, and Rasayana (tissue nourishment) deficiency.
If given the right internal + external treatment, not only can the next greying be stopped, hair fall can also be reduced and hair quality can be made to increase greatly.
YOUR CONDITION (Ayurvedic View)
You have: Premature greying for >3 years Separated hair fall Balanced diet (good sign 👍) As per Ayurveda:
Such a situation is referred to as “Palitya” in Ayurveda, which is caused by:
Pitta aggravation (heat inside the body) Weak Rasa & Asthi Dhatu Stress, irregular sleep, or digestive weakness Deficiency of natural antioxidants
TREATMENT GOALS
– Stop further greying – Reduce hair fall – Nourish hair roots – Improve scalp health – Slow ageing of hair follicles
AYURVEDIC HOME REMEDIES (SAFE & NATURAL)
INTERNAL REMEDIES (Daily)
👉Amla (Best Natural Rasayana) Method: Amla powder – 1 tsp every morning with lukewarm water
Benefits: It helps to slow down the process of greying of hair. root It also strengthens the hair roots and at the same time amla improves digestion & absorption too.
👉black Sesame Seeds (Til) Dosage: 1 tsp daily, chew well or take in powder form with warm water
Benefits: It deeply nourishes the hair follicles and at the same time improves the natural hair pigment
👉 Curry Leaves Method: 8–10 fresh curry leaves a day OR Boil in water, drink as tea
Helps to restore melanin production
👉Soaked Black Raisins 8–10 raisins soaked overnight, eat in the morning Helps hair nourishment and reduces hair that is dry
EXTERNAL CARE (VERY IMPORTANT)
👉Weekly Hair Oiling (2–3 times/week) Best Oils Neelibhringadi Taila Bhringaraj Taila
Method Slightly warm the oil Massage the scalp gently for 10–15 mins Keep overnight Wash the next morning with a mild herbal shampoo
👉 Regular oiling slows greying and reduces hair fall by 40–50% in 6–8 weeks
👉Natural Hair Pack (Once weekly)
Amla + Bhringaraj Pack Mix: Amla powder – 1 tbsp Bhringaraj powder – 1 tbsp Water or curd
Apply the mixture to your scalp & hair Leave it for 30 minutes, rinse
DIET & LIFESTYLE
INCLUDE
Green leafy vegetables Sprouts, lentils Dates, figs, almonds Ghee (small quantity) Fresh, warm, home-cooked food
AVOID
Excess tea/coffee Fried & junk food Smoking, alcohol Late-night sleeping Excess stress
LIFESTYLE TIPS
– Sleep before 10:30 p.m – Avoid using hot water for the head bath – Avoid frequent hair coloring and chemicals – Do Anulom Vilom and Bhramari Pranayama (10–15 min/day)
INVESTIGATIONS (If greying or hair fall is severe)
Hemoglobin Vitamin B12 Vitamin D3 Thyroid profile (TSH)
Hair that has already turned grey may not be able to get completely black again. However: –Further greying can be stopped –Hair fall reduces –Hair texture improves –New hair grows healthier
The key is to be consistent for 3–4 months.
Grey hair is your body’s way of telling you that it needs nourishment and balance – not that you should be punished.
Ayurveda takes its time but it also works deeply, thereby ensuring long-term stability without any side effects.
Best wishes, Dr Snehal Vidhate
HELLO, I recommend the following treatment plan for you- Treatment - 1.Amalaki rasayan -5gm twice a day after lunch and dinner 2. Bhringraj tablet 2-0-2 after meals. 3. Badam Rogan oil - 2-2 drops in each nostril either in the morning empty stomach or at bedtime. 4.For hair growth and blackening- Mahabhringraj oil- Apply on the hair and massage gently.Use twice a week.
Diet- Eat antioxidant and vitamin c,E rich diet . Eat amla, spinach,dates, soaked and peeled almonds. Avoid fast food, oily food. Yoga- Anulomvilom,Adhomukhashavasan, Uttanasan
Lifestyle modifications - Take atleast 7 hours of sound sleep. Stress management -Through meditation walking journaling gardening.
Follow these and you will definitely get results. REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Greying of hair suggests pitta vata imbalance weak liver function nutritional deficiencies stress or hereditary factors We need to focus on internal healing diet and stress management along with external care Amla , Brahmi bringaraja powder take half tsp daily with warm water Ashwagandha churna 1/2 tsp at night with warm milk Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at night Drink curry leaves powder with butter milk Eat Black Seaame seeds along with jaggery Include ghee soaked almonds walnuts dates in your diet Avoid spicy fermented and processed foods Henna + indigo powder can apply for greying Rinse hair with black tea or curry leaf water Brringaraja taila weekly twice massage
1.Bhringraj (Eclipta alba) Oil-Massage scalp 2–3 times a week, leave overnight. 2.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 3.Saptamrit lauh 2 tab twice daily with water after meals
Coconut Oil + Curry Leaves (home remedy): - Preparation: Boil curry leaves in coconut oil until blackened, strain. - Use: Massage scalp twice weekly.
🍲 Diet Tips - Favor cooling foods: cucumber, lauki, leafy greens, amla, pomegranate. - Include protein sources: moong dal, paneer, nuts, seeds — for hair strength. - Avoid excess spicy, oily, fried foods — they aggravate Pitta and worsen greying. - Reduce tea/coffee and alcohol. - Drink plenty of warm water
🧘 Lifestyle Tips - Stress management: Meditation, pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Sheetali). - Yoga for hair health: Sarvangasana, Shirshasana (under guidance), Balasana. - Regular sleep (7–8 hours). - Weekly oil massage (Abhyanga) for overall circulation.
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.
Diet take only: Green gram, rice, ghee, coconut, amla, pomegranate, 1 glass diluted amla juice daily. Soaked almonds 4 daily.
Avoid: Spicy, sour, fried food, Tea, coffee, alcohol, Heat styling, chemical dyes.
Lifestyle advice Head massage with fingers 10 min daily. 10 min Sarvangasana yoga pose 5 days weekly. Sleep by 10 PM. Cover head in sun.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Start with Amalaki Rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Bhringraj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water. Apply Neelibhringadi Hair oil on scalp twice weekly keep overnight and wash in the morning with mild herbal shampoo. Apply castor oil+coconut oil on scalp once in 10 days.
For greying hair, Ayurveda offers some natural approaches focusing on balancing your doshas like Pitta dosha, managing lifestyle, and improving overall nourishment of hair. Diet plays a central role in managing greying hair. Consume foods rich in iron and proteins such as leafy greens, carrots, sprouts, and lentils. Add amla, or Indian gooseberry, to your diet—it’s a powerful rejuvenator that helps in managing Pitta imbalances and nourishing hair. Drink its juice daily or eat fresh raw amla. If fresh isn’t available, dried amla powder can be added to water or used in hair masks.
A regular oil massage could support hair health. Use oils like coconut, bhringraj or sesame oil. Warm the oil slightly before applying it to your scalp, massage gently, and leave it overnight if possible. This can invigorate hair follicles, promote circulation, and slow down greying.
For topical applications, try using bhringraj powder mixed with curd or water to make a paste. Apply this mixture to your scalp, leaving it on for about an hour before rinsing with mild shampoo. This herb is renowned in Ayurveda for hair health, it may enhance the natural color and shine of your hair.
Staying stress-free is crucial in managing greying hair. Practice yoga and meditation to maintain emotional balance, and thus limit stress-related hair issues. Also, ensure to get adequate restful sleep every night, as it directly influences your hair health.
Finally, avoid excessive heat styling, harsh chemicals, and frequent coloring treatments which can exacerbate greying. Natural and gradual approach of Ayurveda combined with consistent lifestyle changes should help reduce the rate of your hair greying. However, manage your expectation as results may take time to be visible depending on your specific condition.
✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN.
❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd
💊 Medication: 💊
Tab. Asthiposhak Vati 1 tab twice a day after fiod Syp.Raktadoshantak 2 tsp twice a day after food.
Neelibhrongyadi tailam Apply twice or thrice a week a night before you have a hair wash.
Use 777 shampoo (JK’s Pharma) or G3 Hair shampoo (Abhinav Pharma) whichever is easily available for you.
Panchendriya vardhan Tailam. 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Make the oil lukewarm.
If you can get a shiro swedan, shiro pichu and shirodhara procedure done at a panchakarma center near you, you may get excellent results.
HELLO,
Main complaints -premature greying
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
