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China Rose for Hair Loss

Sanskrit: जपा | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.

How China Rose helps with Hair Loss according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

China Rose is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for hair loss. Gudhal cools Pitta in hair roots and womb. Red flower paste with coconut oil checks Khalitya and graying; 3-6g churna eases Asrigdara and Raktapitta bleeding.

How China Rose Helps with Hair Loss

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, China Rose has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing hair loss:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Tikta (bitter)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)

Other Herbs for Hair Loss

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Acacia Acacia concinna DC.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Alternanthera Alternanthera sessilis (Linn.) R. Br.
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Aragvadha Cassia fistula
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Baheda Terminalia belerica Roxb.
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Bakuchi Psoralea corylifolia
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Bhringaraj Eclipta alba Hassk.

See all herbs for hair loss on the Hair Loss page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.