Abstract

Dr. Sapana Choudhary*, Dr. Geetha Kanchan, Dr. Ch. Rama Devi

ABSTRACT

Greying of hair which normally occurs during old age but due to change of lifestyle it is seen now in young age, like the use of chemical shampoos, dyeing, and exposure to U.V. rays, bathing with hot water, lack of vitamin B12, thyroid imbalance, stress and smoking etc. are also responsible for greying of hair. In Ayurveda premature greying of hair is known as Akala Palitya. Akala Palitya can be caused by Rasa Dhatu Dushti janya vikara, Rasavaha and Ashthivaha Srotodusthi Karanas and Krodha, Shoka, Atikshrama, Atilavan sevana etc. Due to all these Nidanas it causes Vata-Pitta Prakopa and increases the Shariragata Ushma and which in turn vitiates Shirogata pitta and leads to greying of hair. Acharya Charaka and Acharya Vagabhatta have described Palitya in Shiro rog. Acharya Sushruta has described it in Kshudra rogas. AMALAKYADI YOGA mentioned in RASAKAMDHENU is said to have implicit effect in premature greying of hair. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of AMALAKYADI YOGA in the management of PALITYA. Material and Method: It was a pre and post interventional study done during the time period MAY 2024 to SEPT 2025 with a sample size of 30. patients between the age group of 18-35 years, diagnosed Palitya attending O.P.D. of Dr.B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital Hyderabad of either gender. Were selected. Sphutitam[Splitted hair], Ruksha [Dryness of hair], Sadaham[Burning sensation of scalp], Sushukla [Whitish colour of hair Snigdhama [Oiliness of hair] and greying severity score (GSS)was assessed on the 15TH, 30th and 45th day of Amalakyadi yoga administration. Paired t test was used to analysis the data statistically. Results: Study shows that Amalakyadi yoga was found to be effective 26% in kesha varna, 38% in ruksha sphutita, 44% in Snigdha, 50% in daha and 26 % in GSS. Conclusion: Study concluded that Amalkyadi yoga was found to be effective in reducing daha, ruksha sphutita but not that much i.e. Mild effect on premature greying of hair.