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International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy


ISSN Online:2229-3566

ISSN Print: 2277-4343

Article: A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE COMBINED EFFICACY OF KANTA BHASMA AND KASEESA BHASMA IN PREVENTING HAIR LOSS

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.130230

Pages: 25-29

Author: Arunima NS *, Sanoop K

Abstract: Background: Hair loss is a common cosmetically and psychologically distressing condition with a prevalence of about 60.3%. Based on clinical features, it can be compared with Khalitya, and the treatment modalities are hair oil, nasal medication etc., in practice. The internal medicines in this context are hard to find in classics. The internal medicines in this context are hard to find in classics as well as in practice. However, this condition attracted the least attention, and there are limited studies on its prevention by using Rasoushadies, though it is most efficacious. Rasoushadies possessing Keshya, Tridoshahara and Asthi dhatu vardhaka properties helps to remove the vitiated Doshas to prevent hair loss. Aim and objectives: To evaluate the combined efficacy of Kanta Bhasma and Kaseesa Bhasma in preventing hair loss. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 30 diagnosed patients with hair loss from OPD of the college, and they were treated with the internal administration of Kanta Bhasma and Kaseesa Bhasma with the dose of 200mg twice daily with honey as Anupana, one hour before food for 21days.  The pre and post findings were recorded in research proforma, and patients were followed up for the next 42 days. Results and Conclusion: Response to the treatment was recorded after 21 days of continuous administration, and therapeutic effect was evaluated through symptomatic relief. The clinical study has shown that the internal administration of Kanta Bhasma and Kaseesa Bhasma with honey effectively prevents hair loss.




Keyword: Kanta Bhasma, Kaseesa Bhasma, Khalitya, Hair loss