Wednesday 18 February 2015

Study of Keshya Karma( Hair Tonic) of Nirgundi.



 Title:- Study of Keshya Karma( Hair Tonic) of Nirgundi.

Dr. M. A. Bhide had submitted her dissertation in 2001 Year, for the P.G. degree M.D. Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic Pharmacology). Her guide was Dr. T.  M. Nesari & research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S.) India, & submitted to University of Pune.

Dr. Bhide had done clinical study on 60 patients of having hair loss (Full) complaint, to assess the hair promoting (Keshya) effect of the drug Nirgundi (Vitax nigundo).

In total 60 patients

15 patients of group A received Nirgundi Churna internally in a dose of 500 mg twice day.

15 patients of Group B received Nirgundi oil for external application.

15 Patients of Group C received Sesamum oil for external application.

15 Patients of Group D received Nirgundi oil for external application & Nirgundi churna internally.

Criteria of assessment was –
1)    Hair pull test BT & AT
2)    Hair count in 1 sq. inch area above right ear BT & AT


The research work was concluded as follows-

It was found that external application of Nirgundi oil (Group B) was significant in stopping hair loss complaint

          In short local action of Nirgundi found to be more potent may be due to removing obstruction at the hair root level by its properties such as hot potency ( Ushna virya) Pungent, Bitter taste ( Katu tikta Rasa).

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