Role of Srotas in Khalitya (Hair Fall) - A Clinical Study

Abstract

External appearance and Beauty take priority over intellectual achievement and simplicity. To appear honestly beautiful or handsome, noble and majestic is the dream of every human being. It also gives people self-confidence, personal style. A Person’s body without hair is seen like a tree without leaves. Hair plays a very crucial role not only in females but also in males. Hair fall in Ayurveda can be correlated with Khalitya. The incidence of Khalitya (Hair Fall) is increasing day by day. Srotas are the channels or inner transport system of the body which is the site for the activities of other bodily elements like Dosha, Dhathu, Mala, Agni, etc. Srotas are the channel or structure through which Sravanam Karma i.e., flowing, moving, oozing and permeation of different constituents and nutrients of the body takes place. Any disturbance at the level of Srotas either structurally or functionally leads to the genesis of diseases. Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Asthi, Majja and Swedavaha Srotas are by any way all involved in the Khalitya (Hair Fall). Statistical analysis showed that Khalitya (Hair Fall) was significantly related with involved Srotas viz. Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Asthi, Majja and Swedavaha.