CLINICAL EFFICACY OF NIMBA BEEJ TAILA PRATIMARSHA NASYA IN CASES OF AKALA PALITYA
*Dr. Archana Yadav, Dr. Varun Pandey, Prof. Anjana Dwivedi, Lecturer Dr. Anant Krishna
ABSTRACT
Lustrous, dark hair represents a significant cosmetic ideal, contributing substantially to individual confidence. Within the Ayurvedic paradigm, hair is conceptualized as a Upadhatu of the Asthi dhatu, with its development traceable to the seventh gestational month. Premature greying, termed Palitya, presents a common concern. While greying associated with advancing age (Kalajaneet Palitya) is a natural phenomenon, premature onset often correlates with chronic stress, environmental pollution, dietary modifications, and smoking. Nimba Beej Taila mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita (Madhyam Khand)[1], Vang Sen (Kshudra Rogadhikar)[2], Vrunda Madhav (Kshudra Rogadhikar)[3] and in Bhaishajya Ratnavali (Kshudraroga chikitsa)[4] for the treatment of Akala Palitya.. A total of 30 patients were selected from OPD and IPD of State Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria randomly. All 30 patients were included in a single group and given 90 days of Pratimarsha Nasya. In the present study it was observed that, though there was significant result in Akala Palitya and associated symptoms.
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