Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF NASYA WITH KUMKUMADI GRUTA IN MUKHADUSHIKA (ACNE VULGARIS)

Priyanka Kapse*, Manjula Matekar and S. M. Vedpathak

Abstract

Mukhadushika is very common skin disease which generally occurs during adolescence. In Ayurveda it is described under Kshudra roga. Acharya Madhavkar has described Shalmali Kantak (Thorn) like eruptions due to vitiated Kapha, Vata & Rakta found on the face of Yuvan (adolescent) are called as Mukhadushika. It can be correlated with Acne Vulgaris a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous unit which is characterized by Comedones, papules, pustules, nodules & scarring. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Nasya with Kumkumadi Gruta in Mukhadushika. In Kshurdarog Prakaran of Bhyashajya Ratnawali Nasya with Kumkumadi Ghruta is indicated for Mukhadushiika. contents of Kumkumadi Gruta are of Kaphahar, Varnya, Raktadushtihar properties so it must be beneficial for Mkhadushika.

Keywords: Mukhadushika, Nasya, Kumkumadi Ghruta.