Panchakarma is a fruitful measure and its extensive efficacies are classified in different dimensions to
cure different types of complicated diseases. Vamana, Virechana, Niruha, Anuvasana and Nasya are
the five procedures and subsequently even Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Rakta Mokshana are
broadly termed as Panchakarma in day to day practices.The new diseases are evolving with intense
gravity and therefore to combat those, Panchakarma is a very effective measure. In present era
competition and advancement have led to hectic and stressful life, man has eventually forgotten the
absolute enjoyment and solitary affection of nature and as a result is facing many health problems.
Gridhrasi is no exception, it is correlated to sciatica in modern science where low back ache radiating
to toes in the lateral aspect of the thigh associated with stiffness is the main complaint.
A 35-year-old male patient came to OPD of NEIFM, Pasighat, with the complaints of Hair Loss for 5 years. The patient was taking allopathic treatment, from a Dermatologist but did not get significant relief. He was being prescribed Topical corticosteroids, Intralesional corticosteroids, Minoxidil, Topical immunotherapy and since there was no improvement, he was advised to get hair transplantation done by Tricologist. But as the price of the hair transplantation was very high, he dropped the plan and visited our OPD with the hope, if we could provide any alternative to Hair transplantation through Ayurveda. Examination of the patient Scalp and Hair revealed hair loss in frontal region on the scalp. In consideration with the findings of clinical examination, treatment with Rakta Mokshana (Pracchana & Cupping) was planned and given which improved the condition of the patient. After the therapy patient felt improvement with hair growth in the affected area and new hairs appearing within just 15 days after therapy.
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