Sangeetha G Pillai, Yadevendra Yadav, Khemchand Sharma
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Background: Hair is known as the crown which we never take off. It represents our personality, status, thought, belief and much more. It is indicator of health of a person. Disorders of hair may lower one’s morale as it plays a major part in sculpturing his/her persona. Iron plays a paramount role in maintaining vitality of hair. Its inadequacy can lead to loss and depigmentation of hair. In addition to that, it is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Researches are being carried out to establish relation between low serum ferritine and hair loss. Hence supplementing iron is considered as a solution for multifold disorders of hair. Ayurvedic classics consider the usage of formulations containing Loha bhasma as Keshya Rasayana. References pertaining to utilization of Iron containing herbs like Bhringraja, Tila and Amalaki are also obtained to support this view. Aim: The present article attempts to emphasize the role of Loha in safeguarding the health of hair through the medium of Ayurvedic formulations. Materials and Methods: Consolidating references of formulations containing Loha and Iron rich herbs from Ayurvedic classics and research articles of various branches so as to establish importance of Iron in maintaining healthy hair. Conclusion: By scrutinizing Ayurveda classics, it is inferred that Loha is used abundantly in various forms by Acharyas forhair care. Ensuring adequacy of Iron in the body helps in maintaining the vitality of Hair.