Frequently Asked Questions
About ayurveda
What is Ayurveda ?
Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India, which originated there over 5,000 years ago.Ayu means "life" and Veda means "science." According to this translation, ayurveda means "the science of life.
What is the Origin of Ayurveda?
Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is an intricate medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago. The fundamentals of Ayurveda can be found in Hindu scriptures called the Vedas the ancient Indian books of wisdom. The Rig Veda, which was written over 6,000 years ago, contains a series of prescriptions for different types of ailment.
What are the Basic Principles of Ayurveda?
style7Ayurveda is based on the premise that the universe is made up of five elements: air, fire, water, earth and ether. These elements are represented in humans by three "doshas", or energies: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. When any of the doshas accumulate in the body beyond the desirable limit, the body loses its balance. Every individual has a distinct balance, and our health and well-being depend on getting a right balance of the three doshas ("tridoshas"). Ayurveda suggests specific lifestyle and nutritional guidelines to help individuals reduce the excess dosha. A healthy person, as defined in Sushrut Samhita, one of the primary books on Ayurveda, is "he whose doshas are in balance, appetite is good, all tissues of the body and all natural urges are functioning properly, and whose mind, body and spirit are cheerful...
Which ayurveda oil & herbs are useful for the treatment of hair loss ?
Sesame Oil (Sesarnum indicum), Coconut oil, Motiya (Jasmine), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba), Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Licorice, Musk root (Nardostachys jatamansi), Nutgrass (Cyprus rotundus), Indrayan (Citrullus colcynthis) (Bitter apple), Kalkeshi (Indigofera tintocria), Indian licorice (Gunja) (Abrus precatorius), Daru Haridra (Berberris asiatica), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Karanj (Pongamia glabra), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) (guava).
What are the common causes for hair loss (Alopecia) ?
PHYSICAL MENTAL OTHERS
Fever due to any cause especially it is high, prolonged or recurrent
Irregular menses, child birth, abortion, oral contraceptives
Nutritional deficiencies, crash dieting or anemia
Hypo / hyper thyroid
Intake of antibiotics, steroids, chemotherapy, anti-hypertesive and anti-coagulant drugs, hormonal pills.
Chronic constipation, acidity and worms.
Major operations and blood loss
Hereditary factor
Stress
Worry
Insomnia
Depression
Irregular food and sleeping habits
Environment and water changes
Unhygienic diets, excessive spicy food, tin packed junk food
Some poor quality shampoo, hair conditioner, sprays, hair dyes & colours
Beauty treatments like straightening, perming, ironing, hair softning etc.
Chronic dandruff and fungus
Do's and Dont's for hair loss problems (as per Ayurveda)
Advisable Not-Advisable
Food
A healthy diet full of fresh vegetables, fruits, fresh Juices and proteins, vitamins, minerals, Milk, Curd
Fast food, Spicy foods, junk foods Flavoured cold drinks, Pickles, Papad, Poultry Farm Eggs, Non-Veg., Tobacco, Liquor.
Hair Accessory Hair massage with herbal oil, twice in a week
Hair colors, dye, Perming, Straightening, ironing, Strong dryer
Shampoo
Washing hair twice or thrice in week with suitable shampoo, Use a little oil (coconut or almond) at least half an hour before shampooing
Daily use of shampoo, Frequently changing the brand of shampoo, Soaps with strong detergent
Medicines
Antibiotics, Steroids, Hormonal Pills
Water
Heavy and Salty water, Swimming Pool's Chlorinated water, Sea water.
Psycological Factors Yoga, Meditation, Pranayam
Stress, Worry, Anxiety
Life Style Healthy and stress free life style
Irregular food & Sleeping habits
Why Ayurveda herbal treatment is more advisable for hair loss?
Available modern treatment Limitations Dr. Rohit's herbal treatment Advantages
Medical professionals are treating alopecia areata with following options.
Systemic or topical steroids (Cortisone)
Intra dermal cortisone injections
Topical minoxidil
Opical Immunotherapy
Systemic or topical steroids have been found to have only partial success in the control of alopecia areata.
Systemic steroids only suppress the underlying conditions and do not alter the course of the process.
Unfavorable side effects of the steroid do not permit prolonged use and once they are discontinued, a relapse of the disease occurs.
Steroid dependability
Temporary depression of the skin
High recurrence rate
Topical Immunotherapy is proved very uncomfortable treatment and not a permanent cure for alopecia patients.
Dr. Rohit's Alopecia Herbal Treatment is based on Ayurveda books. It contains different Ayurveda oils and fresh herbs.
Different Ayurveda herbs
Herbal extracts
Herbal Paste
Herbal oils
Dr. Rohit's Alopecia Herbal Treatment is based on Ayurveda books. It contains different Ayurveda oils and fresh herbs.
The advantages of herbal therapy are given under..
No oral medicines.
No side effects.
100% safe and potential compare to other therapy.
No depression or scarring of the scalp skin.
Low recurrence rate
No dependability
About Dr. Rohit's ayurveda herbal treatments
What exactly in the treatments? Is there any oral pills to be taken? Will the treatment disturb my daily routine ? will I have to apply the products during my office hours ? does it contain any perfume or fragrance ?
How topical [external] herbal therapy works in hair loss (alopecia) ?
Topical herbal therapy stimulates hair follicles and it is proved as safest way to cope up with different type of hair loss (alopecia), however perfect pharmacological actions of these herbs and oils are yet not known.
Is there any side effects of herbal treatment ?
Herbal treatment is safe ,potential and free from any side effects.
Does Ayurveda treatments give 100% successful results ? do you give any type of guarantee ?
No, there is no 100% guaranteed cure for each and every types of hair loss. As per our clinical experience of 8000 alopecia patients we made some conclusions which are as under
Hair loss is always very difficult subject to treat as there are so many factors causing hair loss (Alopecia)
Ayurveda herbal treatment has proven very effective in over 80% of above cases of Alopecia.
The results are obtained reasonably fast & last long.
The Treatment is based on individual study and evaluation of the case. The course of treatment, duration, results may vary from patient to patient depending on the prakruti (Basic Nature) of the patient. As per ayurvedic medical ethics we do not give any type of guarantee to our patients .
Ayurveda treatment is 100% safe, absolutely harmless, very effective and free from toxic effects.
Can herbal treatment be taken with dietary supplement, multivitamin or Homeopathic treatment?
Yes. Herbal treatment can be used with dietary supplement, multivitamin or Homeopathic treatment .
I am running pregnancy, can I use herbal treatment ?
Yes. Topical herbal treatment is safe during pregnancy because it do not contain any oral medication. However it is advisable to consult your gynecologist.
When will I start getting results after using herbal therapy ?
Herbal therapy takes 4-6 months to yield its results.
Is there any way to get faster results ?
No. Human hair takes 3-4 months to replace old weaken hair so there is no way to get faster results.
Is there any permanent cure for Genetic Baldness ?
No, there is no permanent cure for genetic baldness, however herbal treatments is useful to prevent balding in younger patients.
I am a patient of male pattern baldness /female pattern baldness/androgenic alopecia. Can herbal therapy RE-GROW my lost hair ?
Will herbal treatment convert my thinned hair into normal hair ?
In most cases, male pattern baldness / female pattern baldness / androgenetic alopecia is known for permanent type of hair loss where the chances of RE-GROW are poor with any medical treatment. There are thousands of products available in the market but most of them are placebo products.
I have seen few pictures about the results of herbal therapy on this site. Can i expect same in my case ?
Entire Ayurvedic herbal science is based on prakruti [basic nature] which is individual from person to person so results may be variable to each individual.
Approximate duration of treatment ?
Primary Alopecia Areata
12 to 18 months
Alopecia Areata (Patchy)
18 to 24 months
Alopecia Areata (more than 50% hair loss)
36 to 48 months
Alopecia Areata (ophiasis)
24 to 36 months
Male/Female pattern baldness
18 to 24 months
Diffuse Alopecia
12 to 18 months
Chemotherapy & hair loss
12 to 18 months
Tellogen Effluvium
6 to 12 months
Trichotillomania
24 to 36 months
Scaring alopecia
24 to 36 months
Traction alopecia
24 to 36 months
About alopecia areata
I am currently diagnosed as alopecia areata. Is there any way to know weather it will covert into alopecia totalis or universalis ?
Alopecia areata prognosis is different for each person. When a bald patch first develops, it is difficult to predict how it will progress. alopecia areata behaves in a different way in each person. There are no symptoms before bald patches appear, and no diagnostic test to know weather it will covert into alopecia totalis or universalis.
What about extensive alopecia areata where greater than 50 percent hair is lost?
Herbal treatment definitely helps in such patients. The success rate is high compare to other treatments, however duration of the treatment varies from person to person. We had seen in our clinical practice that some patients got faster recovery but some took much time to respond herbal treatments.
I am a patient of alopecia totalis / alopecia universalis. Will herbal therapy work for me ?
Alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis are extreme stage of alopecia areata and there is no 100% guaranteed cure in any pathy.
Herbal treatment gives different results in chronic alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis patients. Few patients responded and got some regrow but not every one. Some patients got their eyebrows back but did not responded over scalp.
We recommend our patient to try our herbal treatments as a clinical trial because some were benefitted but not everyone.
How to order, cost and payment
I am interested for treatments, what should I do ?
What is the cost of therapy? How to send the money ?
I want to pay directly in your bank account. Can you provide me account details ?
Cash/cheque/online money transfer can be done in any branch of HDFC Bank (www.hdfcbank.com)
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Once i place an order when will I get my products ? will you send me all the instructions about how to use the products ?
Approximate time to receive the products..
Within India
7-10 days
Abroad patients
15-20 days depending upon the country.
Medication will be send by Courier / Speed Post. Online Tracking is only available if provided by Courier / Post / AirMail.
Treatment package is specially designed according to the details given by you and your country weather.
All other instructions about the usase will be send with products.
Miscellaneous
Which shampoo is best for my hair ? Using shampoo is harmful ? Is herbal shampoo better and safe option ? will you provide me shampoo as a part of my treatment ?
It is really difficult to give the perfect answer of which brand of shampoo is best for your hair. Shampoo is a HAIR CARE product which is prepared to wash your hair and removal of oils, dirt, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles however some harsh shampoo also can remove the natural oils (sebum) which is necessary to lubricate the hair shaft. Some companies use "all-natural, 100% herbal, organic, botanical words for marketing their products but The effectiveness of these organic ingredients is disputed. it is very difficult to prepare 100% chemical free herbal shampoo. The fact is that there are no shampoo that can stop or reverse hair loss. It is advisable not to change the brand of shampoo so frequently and stick to one brand which suits you. We do not provide any shampoo as a part of our treatment. There is no need of specific brand of shampoo during our treatment. Patient can use any suitable brand of shampoo with herbal therapy.
Can Hair Loss Be a Sign of Other illness?
Yes, hair loss can definitely be sign of other medical problems too.
If you have always had healthy, thick hair that grows in a normal cycle, a sudden loss of hair or hair thinning can be a sign of stress or illness.
Malnutrition, Anemia, Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism, Hormonal imbalance, Systematic Lupus Erythematosus etc. are example of few medical conditions which triggers hair loss.
Sudden hair loss is never a good a sign. And, although many natural causes exist for this condition it is best to see your doctor immediately after the hair loss starts to rule out any serious medical condition.
Dr Rohit's next months schedule
Mumbai Schedule
February 12
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February 26
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February 5
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April 1
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Dr Rohit Shah and Dr. Sunil Shah is not available on 1st January at Ahmedabad Support Center
