Study of efficacy of Indravaruni(Citrullus colocynthis schrad.) beej taila Shiroabhyanga in the management of Palitya (premature graying of hair)

Dr. Sadanand V Deshpande; Dr. Manjiri S. Deshpande; Dr. Pathan Md Junaid

Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

Study of efficacy of Indravaruni(Citrullus colocynthis schrad.) beej taila Shiroabhyanga in the management of Palitya (premature graying of hair)

Dr. Sadanand V Deshpande, Dr. Manjiri S. Deshpande, Dr. Pathan Md Junaid

Abstract :

Background: In present days hair problems are the commonest among life style disorders sp. premature graying of hair. Acharya Sharangadhara recommends use of Indravaruni seed oil for the management of Palitya. Aim: To study the efficacy of Indravaruni beej taila shiroabhyanga in the management of palitya. Material & methods: Standardization of Indravaruni was done, an open labeled clinical trial was undertaken with sample size 40, place – Tarachand hospital, Pune. A specialized hair count test was used for counting no. of grey hair. Observations & results: Clinical trial showed reduction in no. of grey hairs in 53% of patients. Efficacy of Indravaruni beej siddha tail shiroabhyanga in treating Palitya is statistically significant as p<0.0001. Conclusion: Indravaruni beej tail shiroabhyanga is effective in treating Palitya.