July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” The treatment improved hair thickness and reduced hair loss.
December 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic treatment significantly improved hair loss in a 17-year-old male.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This clinical study compared the efficacy of Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa (Group A) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy with topical Minoxidil 5% (Group B) in managing Indralupta, akin to alopecia areata, in 40 patients over 45 days. Group A demonstrated superior results, with hair loss reduction of 36.0% by Day 15, 76.0% by Day 30, and 88.0% by Day 45, and itching reduction of 40.0%, 77.1%, and 94.3% at the same intervals. Group B showed less improvement, with hair loss reduction of 16.0%, 52.0%, and 68.0%, and itching relief of 22.2%, 55.6%, and 81.5%. Overall improvement was 91.14% in Group A compared to 74.74% in Group B. The study concludes that Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa is more effective for Indralupta, addressing both Dosha imbalance and follicular regeneration.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This clinical study compared the efficacy of Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa (Group A) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy with topical Minoxidil 5% (Group B) in managing Indralupta, akin to alopecia areata, in 40 patients over 45 days. Group A demonstrated superior results, with hair loss reduction of 36.0% by Day 15, 76.0% by Day 30, and 88.0% by Day 45, and itching reduction of 40.0%, 77.1%, and 94.3% at the same intervals. Group B showed less improvement, with hair loss reduction of 16.0%, 52.0%, and 68.0%, and itching relief of 22.2%, 55.6%, and 81.5%. Overall improvement was 91.14% in Group A compared to 74.74% in Group B. The study concludes that Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa is more effective for Indralupta, addressing both Dosha imbalance and follicular regeneration.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” Asthisrinkala lepa is more effective than Triphala mashi lepa for treating Alopecia areata.