Abstract

AN OVERVIEW ON KUSHTHA VYADHI

Dr. Nitin Doiphode*

Abstract

The skin is the largest organ of the body, it acts as a mirror, reflecting internal health conditions. Acharya Sushruta described the formation of Twacha in the developing foetus. He says that after fertilization of ovum Twacha develops just like cream on the surface of the boiled milk. Acharya Vaghbhata also followed the same. Twacha is one among the Matruja Bhava. According to Vaghbhata, Twacha formation in the foetus will be completed in the sixth month. Vaghbhata described the formation of Twacha due to Paka of Rakta Dhatu by its Dhatwagni in the foetus. After Paka, it dries up to form Twacha. The health of skin is influenced by variety of factors, including hygiene, nutrition, age, immunity, psychological state etc. in modern society the prevalence of fast food&sleep patterns contributed to emergence of “viruddha ahar janya vyadhi” Kushtha in ayurvedic literature consist of acne, eczema, melanoma, blisters etc. Kushta are classified broadly into 2 categories Maha kushtha & Kshudra kushtha i. e. Major skin diseases and minor skin diseases respectively.

Keywords: Maha kushtha, kshudra kushtha, Twacha formation.