Abstract

A REVIEW STUDY OF COSTEMOLOGY IN AYURVEDA WITH SPECIAL REFRENCE TO MURDHNI TAILA (STHANIK CHIKITSA)

Vd. Riddhi Sunil Kulkarni* and Vd. Arun Bhatkar

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Abstract

Beauty is not just what’s on the outside but the inside also counts. The value of beauty is appreciated since ancient times. Cosmetology is a branch of science which deals with beautification of skin, hairs, nails. Along with increased demand in beautification, problems are also increasing due to pollution, lifestyle changes, use of hazardous chemicals etc.In Ayurveda, the cosmetic approach is related to healthy body as well as mind. Dincharya, ritucharya are explained in samhitas for preservation of health and promotion of beautification aspect. Hairs are considered as the crown we never take off. Hair contributes into one’s personality and always remain the centre of attraction. In present era, numerous hair problems such as hair fall, hair breakage, arise due to stress, polluted atmosphere, faulty dietary intake and use of Chemicals. Ayurveda emphasis on this problem by means of murdhni taila (application of oil to head). Murdhni taila promotes healthy hair growth, gives soothing effect to stressed mind, nourishes shira pradesha (head) which is uttamanga and location of all indriyas. Because, hair health is a topic of great concern and murdhni taila is a preventive as well as curative treatment for it, the above mentioned title is chosen.

Keywords: Kesh (Hair), Shira (Head), Abhyanga, Murdhni taila, Beautification.