Kesha is a therapeutic ayurvedic scalp treatment using herbal oils and medicated pastes to nourish hair follicles, promote hair growth, and prevent premature graying and dandruff. It is a therapy designed to rejuvenate and nourish the hair and scalp.
Kesha therapy involves the use of natural herbal oils and pastes to enhance hair growth, reduce dandruff, and address common hair problems like hair thinning, premature graying, and scalp conditions. The therapy works by improving blood circulation to the scalp, providing essential nutrients to hair follicles, and balancing the doshas to promote healthy, thick, and lustrous hair.
Ayurvedic Kesha Therapy is often a holistic protocol combining external application with internal purification and nutritional correction. The specific procedures performed externally are localized and relaxing.
Oil Application/Massage: The patient receives a vigorous yet relaxing massage using warm, medicated herbal oils (e.g., Bhringraj Taila, Neelibhringadi Taila, or Amla Taila). The oil is massaged deeply into the scalp to nourish the hair roots, stimulate blood circulation, and pacify Vata Dosha. This is often the primary external treatment.
Herbal Mask Application: A therapeutic herbal paste (Lepa) is prepared using finely powdered herbs (like Amla, Bhringraj, Hibiscus, or Neem) mixed with a medium like buttermilk, egg white, or aloe vera gel. The paste is thickly applied to the entire scalp and often left on for a specific duration (30-60 minutes) to allow the herbs to penetrate and address specific issues like scalp heat or dandruff.
Forehead Oil Flow: In cases where hair fall is linked to high stress, anxiety, or scalp heat (Pitta aggravation), the physician may include Shirodhara (continuous stream of oil/liquid over the forehead) to calm the nervous system and cool the head.
Internal Correction: The external treatments are supported by internal medications to correct digestive function (Agni) and address tissue deficiencies. This may include Triphala for cleansing, Loha Bhasma for anemia, or Brahmi for stress.
Post-Therapy Care: After the procedure (Abhyanga or Lepa), the hair is washed with a mild herbal shampoo or Snana Churna. The patient is advised to avoid chemical treatments, excessive heat styling, and stress.
Kesha Therapy is a collective term for various treatments applied for hair health. The specific regimen is classified and customized based on the condition being treated:
Ruksha Kesha Therapy (Drying/Dandruff): Treatments focusing on using herbal powders or medicated buttermilk (Takra) to control excessive oiliness, fungus, and wet dandruff (Kapha/Pitta imbalances).
Snigdha Kesha Therapy (Nourishing/Hair Loss): Treatments heavily emphasizing warm medicated oils and nourishing pastes (Lepa) to treat hair fall, premature graying, and dryness (Vata/Pitta imbalances).
Sthanika Rakta Mokshana: For localized conditions like Alopecia Areata (Indralupta), the physician may suggest very localized, minor blood-letting (e.g., using leeches) to increase blood flow and stimulate the hair follicles, although this is highly specialized.
Each session typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of treatment and the condition of the hair and scalp. For best results, a series of treatments over a few weeks is often recommended, with a frequency of 1 to 2 sessions per week.
Ayurvedic Kesha Therapy offers holistic and sustainable benefits for hair and scalp health by addressing internal and external factors.
Key Conditions Treated:
After Kesha therapy, it is recommended to:
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