Abstract

LIVER AND SKIN DISEASE - AYURVEDA REVIEW

Dr. Manish Kumar Sharma*, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Dr. K. L. Sharma, Dr. Rekhraj Meena

Abstract

Liver is a vital organ play a major role in metabolism and excretion of waste products from the body. The liver has a wide range of functions, including detoxification various metabolites, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. The liver's main job is to filter the blood from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body. The liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. As it does so, the liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions. Skin functions as antimicrobial, chemical and mechanical barrier. Description of skin diseases are spread over in various samhita in many chapters. Two broad categories in which skin diseases are mentioned as kustha roga and ksudra roga. Other common headings wherein skin disease are mentioned as visarpa, nanatmaj vyadhi, bahya vidhradhi, shukadosha, prmeha-pidika, granthi, apachi, arvuda, upadansh, shilipada, and shoth. In Ayurveda literature, skin diseases are described in various texts charaka samhita, sushrut samhita, Vagbhatta and some other popular texts such as Vangsan, Sharngdhar and Cakradatta.

Keywords: Liver, skin disease.