Jalaukavacharana Boon for Khalitya with special reference to Alopecia - An Outlook

Abstract

Face is an important and first attracting part of our body. Any flaws related to  face or appearance can create physical as well as psychological problems in an  individual. In recent years there has been increase in the incidence of hair  problems in the tropical and developing countries like India due to various  factors like pollution, stress, chemical treatments and medications etc. Hair  loss is often distressing and can have a significant effect on one’s confidence.  Hairfall termed as khalitya in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda it is mentioned under  Shiroroga and Kshudraroga. Khalitya is commonly seen in the age group of  18- 40 years and most common in males than females. Khalitya is a slowly  progressing disorder and it hampers the social life of an individual to a great  extent. Now a days, Khalitya is mostly observed in youngsters due to their  changing lifestyle, sleeping habits, unhealthy diets, stress and high use of  chemicals on hairs. In Ayurveda there are number of medicines and oils which  are beneficial for hair loss but it has been observed that medicine alone not  able to give the visible results for hair fall. So to provide promising result  application of Panchakarma like Virechan, Raktamokshan are helpful. Here  special efforts have been made to show the beneficial sites of  Jalaukavacharana in the form of Raktamokshan. Number of patients in  kayachikitsa OPD of Sir Sundal Hospital, B.H.U were treated with Jalauka and got promising results in controlling hair fall. Thus the current article  illustrates the role of Jalaukavacharana in hair fall.