A Review on Ayurvedic Approaches in the Management of Skin Diseases
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https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2025.81206Keywords:
Skin, Dermatology, Ayurved, ManagementAbstract
The largest organ and covering the whole surface of the body is the skin. It shields the body from a variety of outside threats by functioning as a chemical barrier. According to Ayurveda, the main causes of skin disorders include prolonged food consumption during indigestion, the usage of Viruddha Ahara and restrictive dietary habits, such as consuming too much sour, salty, curd, fish, etc. Skin, Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscles), and Ambu (lymphatic tissue) tissues are all impacted by these contributing variables, which also vitiate the Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). These seven elements are harmful components of skin conditions. The idea of dermatology is thoroughly covered in Ayurveda. The Kushtha Roga chapter describes skin ailments. The properties of Raktashodana, Raktaprasadhak, Rakta Shamana, Vishagna, Krimighna, Kandughna, and Rasayana are present in the medications used to treat skin conditions. Pharmacologically, these medications are classified as antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, and cosmetic medicines that are used to treat skin infections as well as to enhance skin appearance. It is found that Ayurvedic writings mention a significant number of herbal and compound medications for skin care and the treatment of skin conditions. The majority of dosage forms, such as Churna, Kwatha, Vati, Rasashaushadhies, Ghrita, Rasayana, Bhasma, and others, are taken internally to treat skin conditions. The current analysis evaluates how internal Ayurvedic medications can treat skin conditions.Downloads
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