Abstract

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION OF ARJUNA BARK LEPA ON VYANGA

Dr. Kamayani Mishra*, Dr. Vijeta Barange, Dr. Ramakant Patel and Dr. Shraddha Sharma

Abstract

Ayurveda is the most ancient science in which proper treatment of various diseases is described. But it is a requirement to revalidate this knowledge on scientific basis, so that whole world can accept it. Vyanga is a very common skin problem which is described under kshudraroga in Ayurveda classics. Its sign and symptoms resembles with a modern disease melasma. So many formulations in form of lepa are mentioned for treatment of vyanga, among which the most peculiar is Arjuna bark local application mentioned by acharya sharangdhara. Arjuna is the most common herb which is called as herbal hero of heart. But on the basis of chemical constituents it can be understood that on local application how Arjuna bark works on hyper pigmentation. In this way not only we can understood the richness of our ancient knowledge but also can very easily and cheaply treat vyanga very effectively.

Keywords: Ayurveda, vyanga, Arjuna, chemical constituents.