Abstract

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF JALAUKAVACHARNA AND ELADI GANA LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA W.S.R. TO HYPERPIGMENTATION

*Dr. Poonam Rathore, Dr. Rajesh Gupta and Dr. Vivek Tiwari

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medical sciences of the world. The science is based on the laws of Nature. Ayurveda gives more importance to health over beauty Or in other words “healthy is beautiful” according to Ayurveda. Vyanga is a type of Kshudra roga, characterized by Niruja(painless), Shyava varna mandalas (bluish black patches) occurring especially on the face. Now a days Vyanga has become a common problem of the society and many people are suffering from Vyanga today. Jalaukavacharna has been indicated in raktamokshana of Pitta dushta rakta by Acharya Sushruta. In Vyanga there is involvement of pitta dosha, hence it is proposed to carry out comparative study on Vyanga with jalaukavacharna. Bahi parimarjana chikitsa (external applications) has a major role to play in the treatment of Vyanga. Eladi gana is basically meant for the task of restoring the natural colour and complexion of the body. In Eladi gana, there are 28 drugs all are varna prasadana and kandu pidika kotha nashna. The drugs which constitute the Eladi gana lepa bestow the normal varna by virtue of their properties and actions, hence it is proposed to carry out comparative study on Vyanga with Eladi gana lepa.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vyanga, Jalaukavacharna, Eladi gana lepa.