• A PROGRESSIVE STEP TOWARDS THE TREATMENT OF TWAK-VIKAR (SKIN-DISORDERS) BY KUSHTHAGNA MAHAKASAYA OF CHARAKA SAMHITA

Abstract

Kusthaghna Mahakashaya of Caraka samhita is exclusive one and has great importance in skin disorder. Kushthaghna Mahakashaya is described by Acharya Charak for the management of Kushtha roga (skin diseases). Kushthaghna Mahakashaya contain 10 drugs. This review is mainly focussed on different aspects of Kushthaghna Mahakashyaya. It is well recognised in Ayurveda that most of the skin diseases run a chronic course and are difficult to treat. Most of the skin diseases have strong relation with psychological stress and stress is responsible for onset and exacerbation of different skin disorders. Most of the drugs in the Kushthaghna Mahakashyaya reported to have Rasayan properties. Therefore, these drugs also help in reducing the negative effect of stress and thus help in coping with chronic skin disorders. Each drugs of this Mahakashaya was separately explored for its place in different Mahakashaya and gana, Other important indications and relevant scientific studies on the plants of this Mahakashaya was also searched.