Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF MELASMA (VYANGA VYADHI)-A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Meenal Satish Joshi* and Dr. Archana Gharge

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Abstract

Vyanga is a pathological condition which is produced due to the vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Rakta dosha producing clinical features such as Niruja, Tanu, Shyava mandala on the face.Acharyas talk about this in the 'KshudRoga' adhyaya. Vyanga vyadhi is also mentioned as raktapradoshaja roga. In the modern science this condition can be correlated with hypermelanosis of the skin melasma. The case presented here is successfully managed by the Arjuna Twaka Churna.

Keywords: vyanga vyadhi, melasma, arjuna twaka churna.