European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

REVIEW ON PREVENTIVE ASPECT OF SKIN DISEASES WITH THE LOUPE OF AYURVEDA

Dr. Shilpa Kantilal Ingle* and Dr. R. S. Dhimdhime

ABSTRACT

As we know skin is the largest sensory organ in human body which has direct exposure to the external environment. It originates from ectoderm, the same origin is of nervous tissue also so has a near connection between skin disorders and psychological and mental health. Even in Ayurveda it is stated that herbs of Medhya properties are used in skin disorders. According to Ayurveda, Twach of Garbha is actually generated while Dhatupak (Shukra & Shonit) Process. As it is the most expressive part of body is a concern of beauty and self confidence also. There are hundreds of skin conditions that affect humans. The most common symptoms are itching breaking, rashes, acne, seborrhoea etc. Some conditions are manageable and others are severe enough to kill like autoimmune disorders. For the prevention of skin disease, one should follow Pathya Aahar Vihar according to ones Prakriti, Satmya Asatmya, Agni and Koshthha.

Keywords: Twacha, Skin, Agni, Pak, Ras Rakta Dhatu.