Combined Effectiveness of Bhavitanimba Taila Nasya followed by Bhringarajadi Lehya in Premature Graying - A Case Study

Abstract

Premature graying is a pathological condition characterised with early graying of hair due to diffuse loss of hair colouring pigment called melanin in hair follicles. In Ayurveda, Palitam is considered as a Shirokapalagata Roga characterised with Vivarna Kesha generally manifest as age advances, but when it occurs in early stages of life it is termed as Akala Palitam. It is a Rasapradoshajavikara.  A 28 year old female patient, complaints of early hair graying since 3 years was advised to administer Bhavitanimba Taila Nasya 2ml in each nostril for 7 days followed by oral administration of Bhringarajadi Lehya 10gm twice daily after food with 48ml milk as Anupana for 60 days and follow up was done on 30^th day after completion of intervention. Bhavitanimba Taila Nasya is mentioned in Chakradatta Kshudrarogadhikara possesses Tikta, Kashaya Rasa; Laghu, Rooksha Guna; Anushnaseeta Veerya; Katu Vipaka, thus helps in elimination of vitiated Pitta-Kapha from Shiras. Bhringarajadi Lehya, mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali Rasayana chapter possess the properties of Madhura,Tikta Rasa; Laghu Guna; Anushnaseeta Veerya; Madhura Vipaka. It has Tridoshahara, Rasayana and Keshya action. At the end of the treatment, random hair count using graying severity score showed reduction in number of gray hairs and proved effective in premature graying.