Abstract

ANATOMICAL STUDY OF TWACHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ABHYANGA AS COSMETOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Sayali S. Saoji* and Dr. Gopal B. Sharma

Abstract

Ayurveda the worlds ancient science of health care works on our body, breath, mind and spirit. When these are in perfect euphony a person radiates with inner and outer beauty. Twacha is the largest sensory organ and Ayurveda describes the seven layer of the skin with its own structure and function. Abhyanga is form of Ayurvedic panchkarama medicine that involves message of the body with simple or medicated oil which is in bruhatrayi and laghutrayi text as a part of dincharya. Application of oil to the skin causing penetration of this oil in skin through minor srotas which removes toxins nourishes senses of mind ultimately gives strength, rejuvenate the skin, bring relaxation to the body and peaceful mind.

Keywords: Twacha, Abhyanga, Dincharya, cosmetology.