Hair Fall Ka Ilaj: Ayurvedic Oils, Diet and Daily Routine That Help

Short answer: losing 50–100 hairs a day is normal. Heavier hair fall usually comes from stress, low iron or vitamin D, thyroid problems, PCOD, dandruff, crash diets or recent illness. Ayurveda links it to excess pitta and weak nourishment, and uses bhringraj, amla, brahmi and regular oil massage with better diet and sleep. Sudden patchy loss or hair fall with weight change needs blood tests first.

Hair fall kyon hota hai? Common causes

• Stress, poor sleep and late nights
• Low iron (anaemia), low vitamin D or B12
• Thyroid imbalance
• PCOD and hormonal changes in women
• Dandruff and an oily, itchy scalp
• Crash dieting or very low protein
• After typhoid, dengue, COVID or delivery (usually temporary, 2–3 months later)
• Tight hairstyles, heat styling and harsh shampoos

Ayurveda’s view: pitta and dhatu nourishment

Ayurveda calls premature hair fall khalitya. Excess heat (pitta) in the body, together with weak nourishment of the bone tissue (asthi dhatu, of which hair is a by-product), is seen as the root. So the plan is to cool pitta, improve digestion and nourish the scalp from outside with oil.

Hair fall ka ilaj: daily routine

• Oil massage 2–3 times a week: warm oil, gentle fingertip massage for 5–10 minutes, wash after a few hours or next morning.
• Mild shampoo, not daily; lukewarm water, never very hot.
• Protein every meal: dal, paneer, curd, sprouts, eggs if you eat them.
• Amla daily in any form (fresh, murabba, juice).
• Sleep 7–8 hours and manage stress with walking, pranayam or yoga.
• Treat dandruff early; keep the scalp clean and dry.

Ayurvedic herbs commonly used for hair

• Bhringraj: the classic “king of hair” herb, used in oils.
• Amla: rich in vitamin C, cools pitta.
• Brahmi: calms the mind and is used in scalp oils.
• Neem: for dandruff and itchy scalp.
• Methi (fenugreek): used as a hair pack.

Tests worth doing if hair fall continues

• Haemoglobin and ferritin (iron stores)
• Vitamin D and B12
• Thyroid (TSH)
• For women with irregular periods: PCOD check

Related: hair loss consultation, TSH normal range and PCOD remedies.

Talk to Goyal Sahab’s team: Share your age, how long the hair fall has been going on and any recent reports, and the team will suggest the right oil and diet. WhatsApp 92118 11158 (India and abroad) or visit the clinic at SCO 372, Top Floor, Sector 44 D, Chandigarh.

Frequently asked questions

Hair fall rokne ka sabse accha tarika kya hai?

Hafte mein 2–3 baar tel ki maalish, har khane mein protein, roz amla, 7–8 ghante ki neend aur iron, vitamin D, thyroid ki jaanch. Wajah samajh kar ilaj karne se zyada farak padta hai.

How many hairs falling per day is normal?

About 50–100 hairs a day is normal. More than that for several weeks, or visible thinning, is worth checking.

Does oiling really reduce hair fall?

Regular oil massage improves scalp blood flow and reduces breakage and dryness. It works best together with diet and treating the cause.

Can thyroid or PCOD cause hair fall?

Yes. Both are common causes, especially in women. Get TSH and a PCOD check if hair fall comes with weight change or irregular periods.

Can I order Ayurvedic hair oil from abroad?

Yes. Vaidban delivers to the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. WhatsApp 92118 11158 with your country.

Disclaimer: General health information from Vaidban Ayurved Bhawan, Chandigarh; not a substitute for medical advice. Results vary from person to person. Do not stop prescribed medicines without your doctor’s advice.