A View over YuvanaPidika with special reference to Acne
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Ayurveda is a deep sea of knowledge in which not only systemic disease but also local diseases either small or large are described in detail along with its management. Yuvanapidikais one of these. At this age of puberty, a common complaint of the eruptions appearing on the face troubles both male and females. Yuvanapidika is a cosmetic problem where along with pain and these eruptions disfigure the face and worries for an individual. This disease is classified under kshudraroga. In medical science, it is addressed by term known as acne. Sushruta states that the cause of this disease is disturbed equilibrium state of vata, kaphaandraktadoshas. In Ayurveda for the treatment of yuvanapidika mainly two type of chikitsa are described i.e., shodhanachikitsa and shamanchikitsa.
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Vipin Kumar, Sapana Khatri, K. L. Meena
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