What Is the Keshya Program?
In Ayurveda, hair (Kesha) is a by-product of bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) and is nourished through the same channels that feed the nervous system. Excess Pitta dosha destroys hair follicles causing hair fall and premature greying. Vata imbalance dries the scalp causing brittleness and breakage. The Keshya program uses medicated Keshya (hair-nourishing) oils rich in Pitta-cooling and follicle-nourishing herbs — delivered through deep scalp massage, oil stream, and nasal pathway — to comprehensively restore hair health.
Causes of Hair Problems Addressed by Keshya
- Excess Pitta dosha destroying hair follicles (Khalitya)
- Chronic stress and anxiety causing stress-induced hair fall
- Poor scalp circulation reducing follicle nourishment
- Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, PCOS, androgens)
- Nutritional deficiencies affecting hair tissue
- Chemical treatments and heat-damaged hair
- Scalp inflammation, dandruff, and fungal conditions
What the Keshya Session Includes
- Shiro Abhyanga (40 min) – Deep medicated scalp and head oil massage using Keshya herbal oils (Bhringraj, Brahmi, Amla) to nourish follicles, improve scalp circulation, and reduce Pitta
- Shirodhara (30 min) – Warm medicated oil stream on the forehead and scalp calming the nervous system, reducing stress-related hair fall, and deeply penetrating the scalp
- Nasya (15 min) – Medicated nasal oil to nourish hair roots through the cranial-scalp pathway as described in classical Ayurvedic texts
Keshya at 6 Panchkarma & Wellness Center Mumbai
The session begins with a scalp and hair assessment to identify the predominant cause of hair fall — Pitta (inflammatory), Vata (dry/brittle), or hormonal. The appropriate medicated oil is selected accordingly. Post-session, the physician provides dietary and lifestyle guidance for continued hair health improvement between sessions.
