Role of Pracchanna Karma (Bloodletting) Followed by Shamana Chikitsa in the Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata): A Case Report

July 2026 in “ Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine. ”

Meenakshi Anjna, Gyna Prakash Sharma, Achala Ram Kumavat, Megha Agarwal

Pracchanna Karma bloodletting Shamana Chikitsa Indralupta alopecia areata Ayurvedic methods herbal pastes internal medications ALODEX score Panchakarma patchy hair loss hair regrowth

TLDR Ayurvedic treatments can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.

A 36-year-old female with alopecia areata, characterized by patchy hair loss, was treated using Ayurvedic methods including Pracchanna Karma and Shamana Chikitsa over 60 days. The treatment involved bloodletting, application of herbal pastes, and internal medications. Significant improvement was observed, with complete hair regrowth and reduction in patch size, as indicated by the ALODEX score. This case report suggests that Ayurvedic treatments, particularly Panchakarma procedures, can effectively manage alopecia areata.

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