Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA WITH MANJISHTHA LEPA (CASE SERIES)

*Vd. Rashmi A. Shaha and Vd. Chandurkar V. S.

Abstract

Every person wants to stand out from the crowd for that they require a distinct personality. The skin reflect any unhealthy state of physique or the psyche, as beauty manifest through the appearance of the complexion of the skin. Any kind of default in the appearance which makes a person to develop inferiority complex leads to loose in confidence. In this developing era, along with brain, beauty is also important. So, to cope up with it Ayurveda plays an important role in cosmetology. So describing Vyanga as a skin disorder (Kshudraroga). Change in the colour of face (Vaivarnyata) is the main symptom of Vyanga. It is characterized by the presence of Niruja (painless) and Shavavarna Mandalas (bluish-black patches) on face. Drugs with Rakta Prasadaka, Twak Prasadaka and Varnyakara properties are helpful in the management of Vyanga, that pacifies aggregated Doshas and help in Raktashodhana (blood purification). The prevalence of Melasma varies between 1.5% and 33.3% of the total population of India.

Keywords: Kshudraroga, Vyanga, Manjishtha Churna, Lepa.