Abstract

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SNIGDHA QUALITY QUOTED IN DHATUSARA PERSONS WITH THE HELP OF SKIN ANALYZER

*Dr. Suchismita Mohapatra, Dr. Hemangini Waghulade and Dr. Sarita Ohol

Abstract

Dhatu sarata or tissue excellence is a quality assessment of seven Dhatus. Estimation of Sara has a great role in Dashavidha atura pariksha. In Rasasara, Raktasara, Medasara, Majjasara and Shukrasara Lakshanas, „Snigdha’ or „Snigdhata’ is described with reference to Twacha & Varna. The meaning of Snigdhata is given as oiliness, moisture, tenderness, smoothness etc. In Ayurveda, Snigdha quality is estimated by Darshna & Sparshan Pariksha which is a subjective parameter and judgment may change due to subjective bias. There is a need in the present era to prove our fundamental concepts in terms of modern science without disturbing basic principles. Hundred (100) female volunteers between 18-30 yrs were selected and Dhatusarata along with Snigdhata was assessed. Five groups were made and assessment of moisture and oil content of skin in these five groups was done with the help of skin analyzer. It is observed that rasa sara persons have maximum moisture content as compared to other and oil content was more in meda sara persons. After statistical analysis it is concluded that there is significant difference in Snigdhata quoted in different Dhatusara person.

Keywords: Dhatusarata, moisture, oil, skin, Sarata.