Abstract

A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF TRICHOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

Dr. N. N. L. Bhagavathi*, Dr. C. Rajkumar, Dr. P. SrikanthBabu

Abstract

Ayurveda, a life science has always given equal importance to both preventive as well as curative aspects. As a part of it, it has advocated Dinacharya (daily regimen) and Ruthucharya (seasonal regimen) which comprise a vast description of daily activities starting from waking up during Bramhi Muhurtha up to going back to bed. In this vivid description taking care of each part of the body starting from head to toe is clearly explained. Hair is one such aspect among the above about which abundant information is described. For example naming the hair based on the body part where it is present. Likewise a great emphasis was laid on colour of hair according to Prakriti, Roma kupa sankhya, Keshothpathi, Kesha poshana, Kesha as a parameter for different kinds of clinical assessments. Apart from this lot of information is available from Samhithas regarding hair care, trimming of hair as well as Romasathana. Here is an attempt to gather all such information and present it so as to highlight the importance of hair according to the Ayurvedic perspective.

Keywords: Hair, Prakriti, Roma kupa sankhya, Keshothpathi, Kesha poshana, Kesha, Romasathana.