Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA VYADHI W.S.R. TO MELASMA THROUGH AYURVEDA

Dr. Devlata Nishad* and Dr. Aruna Ojha

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Abstract

Vyanga is most common skin problem in present days, In Ayurveda Vyanga is referred as one of the Kshudrarogas. Acharyas acknowledge that Kshudrarogas are minor in nature but, still nowadays prevalence of Vyanga is experienced everywhere and it is a challenging condition to treat. Vyanga is not life threatening condition but it has a significant impact on patients quality of life. According Ayurveda Vyanga is caused by vitiated vata and pitta dosha and characterised by appearance of niruja and shyavavarna mandalas on face. This study is open level non comparative clinical trial evaluating efficacy of Yogasaramrita (oral), Yawaadi lepa (topical) and Manjishthadya taila (topical) in management of Vyanga. An attempt is made to throw a light on Vyanga its pathophysiology and both oral and topical treatment though Ayurveda.

Keywords: Vyanga, pathophysiology, oral and topical management of Vyanga.