CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF TVAKA SHARIR W.S.R TO VYANGA (MELASMA)
Journal Title: WORLD JOURNAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 8
Abstract
Beauty of a person is assessed by the complexion and texture of skin. Skin is the general covering of the entire external surface of body. It is the largest organ of body both by surface area and weight. It is most prone to diseases as it is exposed to external environment. Healthy skin is determined by healthy structure and proper function of components within skin. Skin disorders are outer exhibition of internal pathology. Skin is mentioned as Tvaka in Ayurveda. Detail study of Tvaka Sharir is necessary as it is seat for all Tvaka Rogas. Among many diseases concerned with cosmetic value Vyanga is common disease known to us from thousands of years. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned Vyanga in second layer of Tvaka. Acharya Charaka has explained Vyanga as one of the Raktadhatu Pradoshaj Vikar. Vyanga can be correlated with melasma in modern science. It is disease which decreases glowing complexion of face. It is the most common pigmentary skin disorder. Smooth and glowing complexion of face increases beauty of person and give self-confidence. Considering importance of Tvaka, article aim to cover Tvaka Sharir and facts of Vyanga.
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Dr. Milind B. Nikumbh
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