CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF AKALA PALITYA W.S.R TO PREMATURE GREYING OF HAIRS AS PER AYURVEDA

Hair plays an important part in the body which enhances an individuals beauty and is the first sign of health. The nourishment and colour of hair depend on the Aaharwe eat. Rasa is the first Dhatu formed and Vikriti leads to many diseases. Palitya known as Premature Greying of hairs is known to be the ripening of hair due to the reduction of melanin which provides natural colour to hairs and skin.In Ayurveda, the Bhrajak Pitta is responsible for colour.According to different Ayurvedic Samhitas, Palitya is classified under various diseases like Rasa Pradoshaj Vikar, TrimarmiyaShirorog, Shirokapalgat rog, Kshudra rog, etc. Palitya is one among them which refers to the Premature Greying of hairs at a young age. Nowadays, due to unhealthy lifestyles, busy routines, stressful conditions, polluted environments, and overuse of chemicals, people face challenges, which lead to a lack of nutrition and a gradual reduction of Melanin production, resulting in hair fall and insignificant ripening, i.e., white hairs. In Ayurveda ,Bhrajak Pitta is responsible for natural colour of hair and skin. Hence this article has been chosen to know the concept of Palitya, their etiopathology and aware people for prevention and control of disease.