MANAGEMENT OF INDRALUPTHA BY CUPPING AND GUNJA PHALA LEPA - ACASE REPORT

Indraluptha is characterized by patchy hair loss due to the vitiation of Tridosha and Rakta. The signs and symptoms defined in the classics of Ayurveda for Indraluptha and Alopecia areata mentioned in contemporary medicine are nearly equal. For the management of Indraluptha, almost all Acharyas suggest Raktamokshana and various types of Lepana Dravya. The main aim of these modalities is to remove the obstruction in the Romakupa, which helps with further hair growth. From this perspective, this article explores the management of Indraluptha by Prachaana, followed by cupping and Gunjaphalalepa. The Lepana Dravya, Gunja Phala, has the property of Kesya and Indralupthahara. This is a case study of a 24-year-old male patient with Indraluptha who reported patchy hair loss over the scalp. Two cupping sessions followed by Gunjapahala Lepa were used as an intervention in this case study. The improvement of the treatment was assessed based on the appearance of new hair follicles and reducing the area of the lesion.