An overview of Kustha and its management approaches in Ayurvedic texts

Kuldeep; Sheetal Verma; Sakshi Awasthi; Vikas

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.6.15

Kuldeep Assistant Professor, Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, Awasthi Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Sheetal Verma Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Panchkarma, RGGPG Ayu. College & Hospital Paprola, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Sakshi Awasthi Assistant Professor, Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, Awasthi Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Vikas Assistant Professor, Department of Panchkarma, Khlasa Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Nangal Kalan, Punjab, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.6.15

Keywords: Kushtha, Kitibha Kushtha, Psoriasis

Abstract

Our skin serves as a barrier to ward off numerous outside intrusions. The body's skin is the only organ that is easily visible to the eyes. The largest organ and one that is most vulnerable to illness and damage is the skin. Skin is an indicator of normal physiology and expresses emotions due to its visibility. It connects the internal and exterior environments and houses the complexion that preserves personality and beauty. In the society, it helps people develop their own identities. A homeostatic imbalance in the body may be the cause of changes in skin colour. Skin health is influenced by a variety of interconnected elements, including diet, hygiene, circulation, age, immunity, genetics, psychological state, and medication. Skin is referred to as 'Twacha' or 'Charma' in Ayurveda. Twacha is derived from the Sanskrit term Dhatu - Twach Samvarne, which means body covering. The broad categories of Kushtha have been used to discuss all skin conditions in Ayurveda. The seat of Sparshajnanendriya, one of the Vata Jnanendriyas, is Twacha, and it is the largest of the five Jnanendriyas.

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