• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
PIOR Living

PIOR Living

  • Shop
  • About
    • Team
    • Philosophy
    • Quality Assurance
    • FAQ
    • Get in Touch
  • Ask Selina
  • Journal
  • Partnerships
  • My Account
  • Cart

Learn What Ayurveda has to say About Hair Loss

PIOR Living / Ayurveda / Learn What Ayurveda has to say About Hair Loss

December 6, 2020 by Ceanna Saatsaz

Hair loss is never an exciting chapter to arrive, no matter the age. Fortunately, Ayurveda offers us wisdom and treatment protocols for lessening and stopping hair loss.

Understanding Hair Loss in Ayurveda

The causes and severity of hair loss can be varied. Although hereditary factors often play a major role, Ayurveda identifies several major reasons for hair loss.

Doshic Imbalances

Doshic imbalances are a primary reason for how and why you might experience hair loss:

  • Hair loss due to the Vata dosha may be the result of dry and dehydrated follicles, which will cause hair loss, often in patchy formations.
  • Pitta hair loss will usually be due to an excess of heat from other organ systems. This heat inflames the follicles and causes them to lose strength, leading to hair loss in hereditary areas with premature greying.
  • Hair loss from Kapha dominance will generally be due to an overproduction of sebum on the scalp. The clogged pores will cause a greasy scalp, and oily dandruff, and premature hair loss.

If your hair loss is due to a doshic imbalance, it’s important that you understand how to use diet and lifestyle to balance your doshas. Read our comprehensive guides to the Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha to learn about each dosha and how to maintain balance and achieve wellness.

Stress

Stress is a major factor when it comes to any and all diseases, and has been specifically shown to increase hair loss. In addition, the psychological disappointment of hair loss can be distressing. That’s why treatment for hair loss should always involve tips for mitigating stress. Doing pranayama exercises, practicing meditation, and developing a yoga practice that is calming and suitable for your dosha are vital in balancing your nervous system to reduce stress and subsequent hair loss.

Age

Age will also play a part. Generally, individuals over 60 years of age will endure the natural processes of aging. And this includes some hair loss.

Tips from Ayurveda for Hair Loss

Incorporating Ayurvedic herbs, tailams, and dietary changes will help you regrow your hair and reduce hair loss.

Herbs and Tonics for Healthier Hair

  • Amla (or gooseberry) has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as an antioxidant, antiviral, and to help balance all the doshas. Taking amla daily will help the body’s cellular renewal processes, and will strengthen the immune system.
  • Triphala includes potent ingredients like haritaki, bibhitaki, and amla! Triphala helps to regulate digestion, which helps with the absorption of nutrients. It is safe enough to take daily, and is great for all ages.
  • Brahmi clears the mind and reduces stress. It works specifically on reducing cortisol (stress) levels as well as boosting memory and concentration. It can also be used topically – read more below!
  • Chyawanprash is one of the most powerful herbal blends for overall health and wellness. Packed with over 30 potent and tridoshic herbs and superfoods, Chyawanprash helps to balance all 3 doshas, and provides the nutritional support needed for healthy tissues – including hair and scalp!

Dietary Support

Some helpful and nutritious additions you can add to your cuisine that help with hair loss includes:

    • Pumpkin
    • Mung beans
    • Kale
    • Spinach
    • Fresh yogurt
    • Coriander

Don’t hesitate to add some additional spices to your daily foods as well. These can include cumin, fennel, peppermint, rosemary, turmeric, and black pepper. All of these will aid in reducing hair loss by helping to increase circulation and reduce inflammation.

Tailams and Other Topical Treatments

Massaging the scalp with medicated oils is one of the best treatments for hair loss. It increases circulation to the follicles and helps the scalp absorb the nutritive herbs which strengthen the follicles. It is best to massage the scalp 2-3 times a week.

  • Bhringraj oil successfully treats various scalp and skin conditions. It is best to warm the oil in the hands, massage vigorously into the scalp, and allow it to absorb for as long as possible, overnight is recommended.
  • Dosha specific oils infused with essentials oils also help activate the hair follicles. You can specifically add the essential oils of rosemary, jasmine, lavender, or rose.
  • Brahmi helps treat dry and damaged scalp conditions. It nourishes and balances the hair follicles, making it an ideal and powerful scalp massage treatment to prevent and reduce hair loss.

Book a Consultation

If you are hesitant or concerned about your hair loss, don’t hesitate to reach out to your qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or Ayurvedic physician to discuss more options for treatment.

 

Ceanna Saatsaz is a Licensed Master Esthetician, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Certified Professional Herbalist from Seattle, WA.

Category iconAyurveda Tag iconayurveda,  Ayurvedic beauty,  Ayurvedic beauty therapy,  Ayurvedic hair care,  ayurvedic medicine,  Chyawanprash,  detoxification,  dosha,  hair,  hair care,  hair growth,  hair loss,  haircare,  kapha,  pitta,  skin health,  stress,  vata

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for education and reference purposes only. It is not meant as actual medical information. For advice about illnesses or healthcare, please visit a qualified physician.

Further Insights

What is Nasya Oil?
August 15, 2022
Vata Oil: Oil For Balancing Vata Dosha
July 22, 2022
Best Oil for Abhyanga
July 19, 2022

Primary Sidebar

PIOR Living Chyawanprash

PIOR Living Chyawanprash
PIOR Living Chyawanprash is wild-crafted and ethically sourced.

Latest from Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Khichdi Cleanse

Ayurvedic Khichdi Cleanse to Realign Your System

Are you ready to feel better? Maybe you’re feeling sluggish, are experiencing digestive … [Read More...] about Ayurvedic Khichdi Cleanse to Realign Your System

Kitchari and Ayurveda

With spring in full bloom, you may be feeling the shift in seasons and the need for a … [Read More...] about Kitchari and Ayurveda

meditation food

Meditation Food to Live in Alignment With Your Highest Self

Meditation food is clean, pure, and whole. In Ayurveda, there are many different layers of … [Read More...] about Meditation Food to Live in Alignment With Your Highest Self

More Ayurvedic Diet...

  • Adaptogenic Tea Blend
  • Best Ayurvedic Health Drink
  • Drinking Tea in Ayurveda
  • How to Cleanse in the Spring Season
  • Ayurvedic Herbal Drinks
  • All About Ayurveda’s Staple Food: Kitchari
  • Ayurvedic Tonic for Energy and Hydration
  • What’s a Healthy Herbal Tea to Drink Daily?
  • What is Kitchari?
  • A List of the Best Ayurvedic Drinks

Stay aware with PIOR Living

Email Subscribe

Know about our exclusive recipes, specials, and offerings.
+ as with our products, no junk ever

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
digital marketing
Copyright © 2021 · Dreamzen, Inc. & PIOR Living. All Rights Reserved.
Contact |Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Trademarks | Copyright | Disclaimer
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT