Premature Greying of Hair (Palita)

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Premature Greying of Hair-Palita

Normally hair can be of different colors like black, brown, reddish etc. The pigment in the hair follicle determines the hair color. Usually, the pigment reduces with ageing resulting in white hair. But, reasons for premature greying of hair may be varied. In Ayurveda, the condition called Palita is explained, indicating whitening of hair. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a well-known Ayurveda institute that ensures fruitful management for premature greying of hair. IAFA is focusing on effective Ayurvedic treatment for various ill effects affecting people of different age group. Especially, Ayurpediatrics is the department designed for uplift of child health through Ayurveda.

Causes of Premature Greying of Hair

Major reasons for premature greying of hair include:

Genetic factors
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Autoimmune diseases like Alopecia and Vitiligo
Stress, anxiety and other mental factors
Thyroid dysfunctions like hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
Smoking

In Ayurveda the reasons for Palita are emphasized as mental factors like depression, anger and also physical exertion. These factors increase body temperature that affects scalp and as a result the hair color gets transformed gradually.

Ayurvedic reference of Premature Greying of Hair-Palita

Manifestation of Premature Greying of Hair

White hair usually appears on scalp
Grey hair is coarser, stiffer and more difficult to manage
Increased rate of growth and thickness
More prone to damage
In men, greying generally starts from temples and sides
In women, greying usually starts from frontal area
Early onset of greying may not progress rapidly.

In Ayurveda, the manifestation of Palita gets varied according to the vitiated dosha and other associated diseases. There will be variation in hair color as well as texture according to the dosha involved.

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Diet in Premature Hair Greying

Do’s (Pathya) in Premature Hair Greying

Include more fruits and vegetables in diet
Drink adequate amount of water
Pomegranate
Goose berry every in empty stomach
Mild to moderate exercise
Expose to mild sunlight daily in morning and evening
Stress-free mind

Dont’s (Apathya) in Premature Hair Greying

Excess sweating
Stress and mental tension
Overstrain during exam time
Excess sweating
Fermented food
Non-vegetarian diet especially red meat
Curd
Pappad
Old and refrigerated food
Reheated food

Yoga and Pranayama in Premature Hair Greying

Various yoga postures help to make mind along with mind relaxed. Following postures will especially be beneficial in hair loss:

Marichyasana
Sarvangasana
Suryanamaskar
Supta Baddha Konasana
Padmasana
Sukhasana

Pranayama helps to relieve mental stress and makes the body calm and cool. So Pranayama aids in preventing premature hair greying.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Premature Hair Greying

Ayurveda incorporates internal as well as external medicines in the treatment ofpremature hair greying.

Internal Medicines for premature hair greying

Amrita shadanga kashaya
Drakshadi Kashaya
Guluchyadi Kashaya
Mahatiktaka Kashaya
Tiktaka kashaya
Kaisora guggulu tablet
Avipathi Churna

Triphala Churna
Mahatiktaka ghrita
Narasimha rasayana
Annabhedi sindhoora
Lauhadi rasayana

External Medicines for premature hair greying

Triphala Churna
Anu taila
Bhringaamalakadi taila

Kumkumadi taila
Narasimha taila

Purification Therapies in premature hair greying

Virechana (Purgation)
Nasya (nasal administration of medicine)

Raktamoksha (Blood-letting)

Single Herbs used in management of premature hair greying

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)
Kumkuma (Crocus sativus)
Neeli (Indigofera tinctoria)

Patola (Tricosanthes dioica)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How is premature greying of hair caused?

Answer: Premature greying of hair may be caused by various reasons like genetic factors, vitamin B12 deficiency, stress factors, related to other diseases etc.