Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF TWAK VAIVARNYA (HYPERPIGMENTATION) THROUGH AYURVED: A CASE STUDY

Preeti Majhi*, Yogesh Wane and Prakash Joshi

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Abstract

The incidence of skin disease is increasing day by day. Other medicine systems provide temporary relief but not cure completely. Therefore, whole world is gradually turning towards Ayurveda for safe and complete cure of diseases. Especially in the field of skin problems Ayurveda can contribute remarkably. ‘Twak’ (skin) is external outermost protecting cover which envelopes the whole surface of the body. This is the seat of ‘Sparsana Gyanendriya’ (Tactile sensation) it is extensive amongst all five Gyanendriyas. Sensation of touch is situated in Twak. Every human being is fond of beauty, for that they go behind the application of some tropical applications which may lead to some of the allergies or reaction of the skin. A female patient of 25 years old came to our hospital with the complaints of adverse effect which she got due to treatment she took from local doctors, in this case an effort has been made to bring the affected skin to normal texture by using the treatment principles mentioned in Ayurveda by not naming the disease but only by assessing the Dosha Pradhanatwa and Lakshanas. As mentioned in Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana Trishothiya Adhyaya, as the naming of the all the Vyadhi is not mandatory.

Keywords: Twakvaivrnyata, hyperpigmentation, Dosha Pradhanatwa, Adhisthana, Vyadhi.