Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Indraluptha is characterized by patchy hair loss due to the vitiation of Tridosha and Rakta. The signs and symptoms defined in the classics of Ayurveda for Indraluptha and Alopecia areata mentioned in contemporary medicine are nearly equal. For the management of Indraluptha, almost all Acharyas suggest Raktamokshana and various types of Lepana Dravya. The main aim of these modalities is to remove the obstruction in the Romakupa, which helps with further hair growth. From this perspective, this article explores the management of Indraluptha by Prachaana, followed by cupping and Gunjaphalalepa. The Lepana Dravya, Gunja Phala, has the property of Kesya and Indralupthahara. This is a case study of a 24-year-old male patient with Indraluptha who reported patchy hair loss over the scalp. Two cupping sessions followed by Gunjapahala Lepa were used as an intervention in this case study. The improvement of the treatment was assessed based on the appearance of new hair follicles and reducing the area of the lesion.
Authors: Divya M, Sreejith Satheesan
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411925910
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