Role of Swasthavritta to Maintain Healthy Hair

January 2024 in “ International journal of Indian medicine ”

Gharde M.S., C. K.

TLDR Ayurvedic practices can help prevent and manage hair problems.

The article discusses the importance of proper hair care and the prevalence of hair disorders such as hair fall, premature greying, dandruff, and alopecia, particularly among young adults. It highlights the role of Ayurveda, specifically Swasthavritta principles, in maintaining healthy hair by focusing on prevention rather than treatment. Key preventive therapies include Dincharya, ritucharya, aahara, yoga, pathya-apathya sevana, and rasayan treatment. The article aims to educate readers on preventing and treating hair-related issues through Ayurvedic practices.

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