THE EFFICACY OF MUKHALEPA MENTIONED IN VARSHARUTU (RAINY SEASON) W.S.R. TO ASHTANG HRIDAY
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Change in environment directly affects your facial skin. Now a days pimples, dark circles, black head are common among youngsters. To fight all skin woes healthy lifestyle should be followed. Ayurveda is not just a medicine but a healthy lifestyle. To maintain beautiful face, six seasonal mukhlepas (face packs) have been described in Ashtang Hriday. The best thing about mukhalepa is that they can be used on any type of skin. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of mukhalepa mention in Varsharutu. The chief contains of mukhalepa are Tila (sesamum indicum), Ushir (Vetiveria zizanoidis), Jatamansi (Nordostachys Jatamansi), Tagar (Valeriana wallichii), Padmak (Prunus erasoids) & distilled water. Thirty healthy human volunteers were enrolled in study and each of the volunteer was provided with mukhlepa in varsharutu after all ethical clearance, informs written consent, and skin patch test. Complexion, dryness and pH of facial skin were tested with appropriate test methods. There was significant improvement in the complexion and dryness of facial skin. pH of facial skin remained slightly acidic in between four to five, may provide good protection against skin diseases.
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Rajashri Bharati
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