A review of Kesha as diagnostic and prognostic tool in Ayurveda

Hair is one of the essential characteristic features which not only adds beauty to person but also helps maintain normal physiological functions, especially by excreting sweat through Lomakupa, considered roots Swedavaha Strotas. It in thermoregulation, protection etc. Pitruja Bhava and Mala Asthidhatu. Depending upon conditions, can assess some underlying pathological status body. Aims & Objectives: Review literature concerned with Prakruta Vikruta Lakshnas hairs Ayurvedic classical texts for diagnosis prognosis disease. Material Methods: related has been collected from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Astanga Samgraha, Ashtanga Hridaya along respective commentaries available data associated a topic general at different journals books. Observations: As Kesha factors build up person's personality, classics state advantages hair maintenance. In present era, changes lifestyle, food habits, excess use shampoos, dyes, lack oil massage Hair, pollution, stress strain etc., may be cause types problems like Khalitya (Alopecia totalis), Palitya (premature greying Hair) Therefore proper understanding Lakshanas will help Vaikrutha Avastha thus ease line treatment. Results: Thus, Loma play an role diagnosing Lakshana