Need of Rasayana Karma in Kushta Roga

G. Vinay Mohan; Dhanya PR; Jyoti Ashok Belavi

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.9.17

G. Vinay Mohan HOD & Guide, Dept. of PG studies in Kayachikitsa, Shri Shivayogeeshwara Rural Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Inchal, Karnataka, India.
Dhanya PR Assistant Professor & Co-Guide, Dept. of PG studies in Kayachikitsa, Shri Shivayogeeshwara Rural Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Inchal, Karnataka, India.
Jyoti Ashok Belavi Dept of PG studies in Kayachikitsa, Shri Shivayogeeshwara Rural Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Inchal, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.9.17

Keywords: Twacha, Shodhana, Shamana, Vyadhihara Rasayana, Kushta

Abstract

Skin is the largest organ of the body. The primary function of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature. In Ayurveda, the word Twak is the synonym for the skin. The term Twak is derived from the word ‘Twacha Samvarane’, which means covering.^[1] According to Acharya Charaka, Twacha is the Mula of Mamsavaha Srotas^[2] and is the Upadhatu of Mamsadhatu.^[3] The treatment of Kushta involves Shodhana and Shamana revolving around the concept of Vyadhihara Rasayana. Rasayana Chikitsa is indicated for Swastha as well as Atura just similar to Panchakarma therapy. The effectiveness of the Vyadhihara Rasayana is accelerated if done following the Shodhana Karma.

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