Effect of Prapaundrikadi Tailam Nasyam in the Management of Khalitya

Abstract

Khalitya or hairfall has been mentioned by Acharaya Sushrut in Kshudra rog. Acharya Vagbhatt has mentioned Khalitya amongst Shirorog and Nasya is the treatment of choice for the diseases situated in this area. Khalitya can be correlated with Telogen Effluvium in modern terminology. Khalitya or hairloss is common problem worldwide which everyone faces during one’s lifetime. Nasya is the best treatment in Ayurveda for the disease situated in Urdhavjatrugat rog. Prapaundrikadi tailam was selected for Nasyam in case of Khalitya. Clinical findings- A female patient, 38 years old came to the OPD of the Institution. She has the complaints of hairfall since 2 months. The patient was not suffering from any systemic illness, menstrual disorders, hypertension, thyroid disorders, diabetes. Intervention- Nasyam with Prapaundrikadi tailam was administered for 10 days in dose of 6 Bindu (3ml) in each nostril. The patient was observed for 2 months. Follow up was done on 21^st day and on 42^nd day. Outcome- Marked improvement is seen on 42^nd day while moderate improvement in 1 min comb test and pull test on 21^st day of nasyam. Conclusion- Prapaundrikadi Tailam Nasyam helps in significant reduction in hairfall, improving the quality of hair in terms of volume, shine and strength.