Comparative study of prapoundarikadi vs. bhringaraja for akala palithya.
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Original article title: A comparative study on the efficacy of prapoundarikadi taila and bhringaraja taila nasya and shiroabyanga along with dhatritiladiyoga internally in akala palithya
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*Shruthi LH
Assistant Professor, Sri Paripoorna Sanathana Ayurveda Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Arjunabettahalli, Nelamangala Taluk, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Suja K. Sreedhar
Professor, Dept of PG Studies in Shalakya Tantra, Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Summary of article contents:
Introduction
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of two Ayurvedic treatments for premature greying of hair, known as Akalapalithya. This condition not only affects physical appearance but also has significant psychosocial and economic implications. The research compares the effectiveness of Prapoundarikadi Taila and Bhringaraja Taila, both administered through Nasya (nasal administration) and Shiroabhyanga (head oil massage), alongside Dhatritiladiyoga taken internally. A total of 40 participants, aged between 8 to 30 years, diagnosed with Akalapalithya, were divided into two groups and treated for 90 days.
Significance of Prapoundarikadi Taila
Prapoundarikadi Taila is portrayed as a significant treatment for reversing premature greying, leveraging its combination of herbal ingredients like Amalaki, Prapoundarika, and others known for their beneficial properties. These ingredients possess qualities that are believed to restore hair pigmentation, enhance hair growth, and alleviate scalp conditions. The Prapoundarikadi Taila group showed substantial improvements in hair color, reduction of dry, split hairs, and alleviation of scalp burning sensations, demonstrating its effectiveness over a 90-day treatment regimen.
Impact of Bhringaraja Taila
On the other hand, Bhringaraja Taila also offers significant benefits but displayed comparatively lesser efficacy than Prapoundarikadi Taila in the study. The constituents of Bhringaraja Taila, such as Bhringaraja and Yashtimadhu, are known for their nourishing properties that promote hair health and prevent greying. While participants treated with Bhringaraja experienced improvements, such as reduced dry hair and improved scalp conditions, the overall response and percentage of relief were lower compared to the Prapoundarikadi group.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the study provides insights into the effective management of Akalapalithya through Ayurvedic practices. While both Prapoundarikadi Taila and Bhringaraja Taila serve beneficial roles in treating premature greying, Prapoundarikadi Taila exhibited superior results. Factors such as diet, lifestyle, and psychological influences play a crucial role in the development and course of Akalapalithya. Future studies may explore prolonged treatment durations and holistic approaches to enhance therapeutic outcomes, as initial improvements were noted towards the end of the treatment period.
FAQ section (important questions/answers):
What is premature greying of hair called in Ayurveda?
In Ayurveda, premature greying of hair is referred to as 'Akalapalitya', a condition that affects the hair color and often leads to low self-esteem among individuals.
What treatments were compared in the study for Akalapalithya?
The study compared the efficacy of Prapoundarikadi Taila and Bhringaraja Taila, administered as Nasya and Shiroabhyanga, alongside Dhatritiladiyoga internally, for managing Akalapalithya.
What were the key findings of the study?
The study found that Group A, treated with Prapoundarikadi Taila, showed better results than Group B, indicating a more effective remedy for premature greying of hair.
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Scientific and Ayurvedic Glossary list for 鈥淐omparative study of prapoundarikadi vs. bhringaraja for akala palithya.鈥�. This list explains important keywords that occur in this article and links it to the glossary for a better understanding of that concept in the context of Ayurveda and other topics.
1) Hair:
Hair color and condition are central to this study, particularly focusing on premature greying or canities, which has psychosocial implications [see source text or glossary: Hair].
2) Nasya (Nashya):
Nasya is a form of administering medication through the nasal passage, utilized for its quick absorption and effectiveness in treating head diseases, such as premature greying [see source text or glossary: Nasya].
3) Taila:
Taila refers to oils used in various Ayurvedic treatments, including Prapoundarikaditaila and Bhringarajataila in this study, known for their properties in addressing hair and scalp issues [see source text or glossary: Taila].
4) Bhringaraja (Bhrngaraja, Bhringa-raja, Bhrimgaraja):
Bhringaraja is one of the key herbs used in Bhringarajataila, known for its Keshya (hair-beneficial) and Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties. It plays a significant role in Ayurvedic hair treatments [see source text or glossary: Bhringaraja].
5) Kesa (Kesha):
Kesha refers to hair, and treatments aimed at Kesha issues focus on enhancing hair health, strength, and color, such as through the use of Keshya properties in the taila [see source text or glossary: Kesha].
6) Disease:
The study targets the disease of premature greying, known in Ayurveda as Akalapalithya or Palitya, highlighting its psychological and physical impacts and exploring effective treatments [see source text or glossary: Disease].
7) Burning sensation:
Burning sensation of the scalp (Daaha) is a symptom examined in this study to assess the effectiveness of the treatment oils in alleviating discomfort associated with hair issues [see source text or glossary: Burning sensation].
8) Amalaki:
Amalaki, a key ingredient in Prapoundarikaditaila, is praised for its Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties, containing antioxidants and vitamins that benefit hair health and prevent greying [see source text or glossary: Amalaki].
9) Drug:
The term drug in this study refers to the herbal formulations used, such as Prapoundarikaditaila and Bhringarajataila, which are employed to treat premature greying of hair [see source text or glossary: Drug].
10) Snigdha:
Snigdha denotes the oiliness property, which is significant in Ayurvedic formulations like taila used for treating dryness and split ends in hair, thus improving hair texture [see source text or glossary: Snigdha].
11) Pitta:
Pitta is one of the three doshas in Ayurveda, and its imbalance is linked to premature greying. Treatments aim at Pitta Shamaka (pacifying Pitta) to restore hair health [see source text or glossary: Pitta].
12) Guna:
Guna refers to the qualities of substances in Ayurveda. For instance, Prapoundarikaditaila鈥檚 Sheeta (cooling) and Snigdha (oiliness) Gunas help in treating premature greying [see source text or glossary: Guna].
13) Rasayana (Rasa-ayana):
Rasayana describes rejuvenating therapies in Ayurveda. In the study, Dhatritiladiyoga is an internal Rasayana used to nourish and rejuvenate the hair, countering premature greying [see source text or glossary: Rasayana].
14) Palitya:
Palitya is the Ayurvedic term for the condition of premature greying of hair. The study seeks effective treatments to address this condition using traditional formulations [see source text or glossary: Palitya].
15) Akala:
Akala implies untimely or premature, used in the context of Akalapalithya, referring to the premature greying of hair, which the study aims to treat and manage effectively [see source text or glossary: Akala].
16) Tila:
Tila, or sesame, is used in various forms like Tila Taila (sesame oil) in Ayurvedic treatments due to its nourishing properties beneficial for hair health [see source text or glossary: Tila].
17) Varna:
Varna denotes color. The study assesses hair varna (color) changes in treating premature greying, aiming to restore natural hair color [see source text or glossary: Varna].
18) Keshya (Kesya):
Keshya refers to properties or treatments that benefit hair. Medicinal oils like Prapoundarikaditaila and Bhringarajataila are utilized for their Keshya attributes to improve hair health [see source text or glossary: Keshya].
19) Dosha (Dosa):
Dosha is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda, referring to the body鈥檚 bio-elements. Pitta dosha鈥檚 imbalance is specifically linked to premature greying and treated with dosha-balancing therapies [see source text or glossary: Dosha].
20) Shiras (Siras, Siro, Shirash):
Shiro refers to the head. Practices like Shiroabhyanga involve massaging the head with herbal oils to treat hair and scalp issues, promoting well-being [see source text or glossary: Shiro].
21) Rasa (Rasha):
Rasa can refer to taste or essence. In treatments, Lavana Rasa (saltiness) during pregnancy is noted as a cause of Palitya, emphasizing Rasa鈥檚 importance in Ayurvedic diagnostics [see source text or glossary: Rasa].
22) Mahabhuta (Maha-bhuta):
Mahabhuta are the five great elements. The therapies employ properties attributed to Mahabhutas, like Prithvi (earth) and Ap (water) for tissue-building and hair health [see source text or glossary: Mahabhuta].
23) Madhura:
Madhura refers to the sweet taste, which is considered calming and nourishing. Madhura Rasa is crucial in Rasayana therapies to balance doshas and promote hair health [see source text or glossary: Madhura].
24) Sukshma (Suksma, Shukshma):
Sukshma denotes subtle or penetrating properties in a substance, which helps effectively absorb and act on deeper tissues and channels, as seen with these medicated oils [see source text or glossary: Sukshma].
25) Krishna (Krsna):
Krishna typically means black, significant here for describing the desired hair color and assessing the effectiveness of treatments in repigmenting grey hair [see source text or glossary: Krishna].
26) Samaka (Shamaka):
Shamaka means pacifying. Treatments like Nasya with Prapoundarikaditaila aim to have Pitta Shamaka (Pitta-pacifying) effects to treat premature greying [see source text or glossary: Shamaka].
27) Shruti (Sruti):
Shruthi L.H is one of the authors of the study, contributing to the research on the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatments for premature greying of hair [see source text or glossary: Shruthi].
28) Kapha:
Kapha is one of the doshas in Ayurveda. The study addresses imbalances in Kapha dosha, which, alongside Pitta dosha, contributes to premature greying [see source text or glossary: Kapha].
29) Laghu:
Laghu denotes lightness, a quality of the therapeutic oils like Prapoundarikaditaila, aiding in better absorption and ease of application in hair treatments [see source text or glossary: Laghu].
30) Virya:
Virya refers to the potency or active principle of a substance, such as Sheeta virya (cooling potency) in oils used to pacify Pitta dosha and treat greying [see source text or glossary: Virya].
31) India:
India is the country where this study was conducted, reflecting its rich heritage in Ayurveda, specifically in Bengaluru, Karnataka, known for Ayurvedic medicinal practices [see source text or glossary: India].
32) Yoga:
In this context, yoga refers to formulations or combinations of herbs, such as Dhatritiladiyoga, used internally for their Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties to treat hair conditions [see source text or glossary: Yoga].
33) Yashtimadhu (Yastimadhu, Yashti-madhu):
Yastimadhu is another term for licorice, used in Bhringarajataila for its cooling and nourishing properties, aiding in the treatment of premature greying [see source text or glossary: Yastimadhu].
34) Pittadosha (Pittadosa, Pitta-dosha):
Pitta-dosha refers to one of the three fundamental doshas, with an imbalance linked to premature greying. Treatments aim to pacify Pitta to restore hair health [see source text or glossary: Pitta-dosha].
35) Tilataila (Tila-taila):
Tila-taila is sesame oil, used as a base in various Ayurvedic medicated oils for its nourishing and penetrating properties, aiding in the treatment of hair issues [see source text or glossary: Tila-taila].
36) Karnataka:
Karnataka is the state in India where this study was conducted, notably at institutions dedicated to Ayurvedic medicine in Bengaluru [see source text or glossary: Karnataka].
37) Substance:
The substances in the study, particularly herbal oils and their components, play a crucial role in the Ayurvedic treatment of premature greying of hair [see source text or glossary: Substance].
38) Ayurveda (Ayus-veda):
Ayurveda is the traditional Indian system of medicine, focusing on holistic treatments. This study applies Ayurvedic principles to treat premature greying of hair [see source text or glossary: Ayurveda].
39) Lakshana (Laksana):
Lakshana refers to the symptoms or characteristics of a disease. In this study, Lakshana of premature greying include split, ash-colored, dry, rough hair [see source text or glossary: Lakshana].
40) Prithvi (Prthvi):
Prithvi is one of the five Mahabhutas (earth element). In Ayurveda, hair health is improved by enhancing Prithvi through nourishing treatments [see source text or glossary: Prithvi].
41) Pippali (Pippalin):
Pippali, or long pepper, used in Prapoundarikaditaila, contains piperine with antioxidant properties, aiding in cell maintenance and disease prevention [see source text or glossary: Pippali].
42) Dravya:
Dravya means a substance or herb used in Ayurvedic formulations. The study includes various dravyas like Amalaki and Yashtimadhu in tailas for treating hair issues [see source text or glossary: Dravya].
43) Kudava:
Kudava is a measure used in Ayurveda. The preparation of therapeutic oils involves specific quantities, like a kudava of taila, ensuring precise formulation [see source text or glossary: Kudava].
44) Vipaka:
Vipaka refers to the post-digestive effect of a substance. For instance, Madhura Vipaka supports tissue-building and nourishment, critical in Rasayana treatments [see source text or glossary: Vipaka].
45) Srotas (Shrotas):
Srotas are bodily channels. Treatments aim to clear the srotas to ensure proper nutrient flow to hair follicles, addressing conditions like greying [see source text or glossary: Srotas].
46) Guru:
Guru denotes heaviness. Some Ayurvedic treatments balance heavy properties to address disorders, such as by using Guru Guna in the ingredients of Bhringarajataila [see source text or glossary: Guru].
47) Roga:
Roga means disease. The study focuses on roga manifesting as premature greying, using specific Ayurvedic treatments to manage and alleviate symptoms [see source text or glossary: Roga].
48) Young men (Young man):
The study highlights that premature greying affects many young men and women today, focusing on treatments suited for this demographic [see source text or glossary: Young men].
49) Samanyavisheshasiddhanta (Samanyavisesasiddhanta, Samanyavishesha-siddhanta):
Samanyavishesha Siddhanta pertains to the Ayurvedic principle of similarity and dissimilarity, applied here to understand how treatments like Prapoundarikaditaila affect hair conditions [see source text or glossary: Samanyavishesha-siddhanta].
50) Pratimarshanasya (Pratimarsanasya, Pratimarsha-nasya):
Pratimarsha Nasya is a mild form of nasya where oils like Prapoundarikaditaila and Bhringarajataila are used to treat head-related ailments including premature greying of hair [see source text or glossary: Pratimarsha-nasya].
51) Kesharanjana (Kesaranjana):
Kesha Ranjana refers to the darkening or coloring of hair. Treatments aim to restore natural pigmentation, reversing premature greying [see source text or glossary: Kesha-ranjana].
52) Madhurarasa (Madhura-rasa):
Madhura Rasa denotes the sweet taste, essential in formulations like Dhatritiladiyoga for their nourishing and pacifying qualities, supporting hair health [see source text or glossary: Madhura-rasa].
53) Discussion:
The discussion is part of the study where the effects and potential mechanisms of the oils and yogas are analyzed, providing insight into their efficacy against premature greying [see source text or glossary: Discussion].
54) Siddhanta (Siddha-anta, Siddhamta):
Siddhanta in Ayurveda refers to established principles or theories. The study bases its treatment on Ayurvedic Siddhantas to address hair issues Ayurveda [see source text or glossary: Siddhanta].
55) Abhyanga (Abhyamga):
Abhyanga is the practice of oil massage. Shiroabhyanga, or head oil massage, is evaluated in the study for its benefits in promoting hair health and preventing greying [see source text or glossary: Abhyanga].
56) Parthiva:
Parthiva relates to the earth element in Ayurvedic theory, significant for its role in maintaining hair health. Snigdha Guna鈥檚 Parthiva quality helps in nourishing hair [see source text or glossary: Parthiva].
57) Sphutita:
Sphutita means split, a symptom of hair damage assessed in the study, aiming for therapeutic oils to reduce dryness and splitting, improving hair health [see source text or glossary: Sphutita].
58) Medicine:
Medicine in this context refers to the Ayurvedic herbal formulations used in the study, aiming to treat premature greying through traditional medicinal practices [see source text or glossary: Medicine].
59) Prastha (Prashtha):
Prastha is a traditional measure used in preparing Ayurvedic formulations. It helps in maintaining precise quantities for ingredient ratios in tailas [see source text or glossary: Prastha].
60) Utpatti:
Utpatti refers to the origin or manifestation. Understanding the utpatti of grey hair helps in formulating effective treatments for arresting or reversing premature greying [see source text or glossary: Utpatti].
61) Ghataka:
Ghataka refers to components involved in a disease's manifestation. The study identifies factors like Ama and Dosha imbalances as Ghatakas in Akalapalita [see source text or glossary: Ghataka].
62) Ranjana (Ramjana):
Ranjana means to color or tinge. The aim of the study鈥檚 treatments is to have a Kesha Ranjana effect, tackling premature greying by promoting hair pigmentation [see source text or glossary: Ranjana].
63) Vriddhi (Vrddhi):
Vriddhi means increase or growth. Treatments target Vriddhi in hair health and pigmentation, aiming to reverse symptoms of greying [see source text or glossary: Vriddhi].
64) Utpala:
Utpala, included in Prapoundarikaditaila, is known for its cooling (Sheeta) properties and is used in treatments aiming to pacify Pitta and thus address premature greying [see source text or glossary: Utpala].
65) Shrama (Srama):
Shrama, meaning exhaustion or overwork, is identified as a cause of premature greying in Ayurveda, with treatments aiming to alleviate its effects [see source text or glossary: Shrama].
66) Krodha:
Krodha, or anger, is identified as a contributing factor to dosha imbalances leading to premature greying. Treatments aim to mitigate such psychological stress [see source text or glossary: Krodha].
67) Tikta:
Tikta means bitter taste, which has certain healing properties in Ayurveda. Bhringaraja鈥檚 Tikta Rasa is beneficial for detoxifying and supporting hair health [see source text or glossary: Tikta].
68) Shoka (Soka):
Shoka, meaning grief, is cited as a cause of stress-related premature greying. Ayurveda approaches aim to address and balance the psychological aspects of the condition [see source text or glossary: Shoka].
69) Sita (Shita):
Shita means cold in the context of virya (potency). Sheeta Guna in herbal oils is essential for pacifying the Pitta dosha, helping in alleviating premature greying [see source text or glossary: Shita].
70) Usma (Ushma):
Ushma means heat, a factor in Pitta aggravation leading to greying of hair. Treatments target cooling and stabilizing body heat [see source text or glossary: Ushma].
71) Balya:
Balya refers to strengthening properties. Bhringaraja, used in hair oils, has Balya properties, contributing to overall hair health and strength [see source text or glossary: Balya].
72) Apya:
Apya pertains to the water element. Snigdha (oiliness) Guna with Apya qualities helps in nourishing and moisturizing hair, counteracting dryness [see source text or glossary: Apya].
73) Vata:
Vata is one of the three doshas involved in bodily functions and imbalances. The study incorporates oils that have Vata pacifying properties to treat hair issues [see source text or glossary: Vata].
74) Diet:
Diet is considered significant in Ayurveda for managing conditions. In the context of premature greying, dietary habits and regimen influence hair health and treatment efficacy [see source text or glossary: Diet].
75) Shalakyatantra (Salakyatantra, Shalakya-tantra, Shalakyatamtra):
Shalakya Tantra is an Ayurvedic branch dealing with diseases above the clavicle. The study employs principles from Shalakya Tantra in applying Nasya for treating premature greying [see source text or glossary: Shalakya-tantra].
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