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Efficacy of Dhava Anogeissus Latifolia Wall. in the Management of Kustha

Journal: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (Vol.8, No. 3)

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Page : 360-362

Keywords : Skin disease; Kustha; Dhava (Anogeissus latifolia) Phytochemical composition; Pharmacological properties; Mechanism of action;

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Abstract

Skin, being the biggest organ of the body and covers the total body, plays major role in the beauty of the person. Any disease to this part may affect the beauty of the person and may become the cause for inferiority complex in sociaty. As the skin diseases are affecting both physical and mental health of the person, it is considered as “Psycho somatic and psycho cutaneous disease” According to ayurveda all the skin diseases are put under the name of Kustha. The various factors like diet, cosmetics and stress, vitiate the Dosha major element and Dushya tissue produce the disease kustha. Ayurveda divides the skin diseases majaorly into maha kusthas Chronic and deeperooted and Kshudra kustha simple cause and symptoms . As modern medical system is using many steroids in the cure of skin diseases which are immune suppressants, the contemporary world is looking forward for alternative therapies. Ayurveda is providing many references for the usage of medicinal plants in treating skin disease. Dhava is one among them mentioned in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Priya Nighantu. It is easily available and cost effective. This article show the potential role of Dhava in the management of different types of skin diseases. The review includes in depth analysis of its phytochemical composition, pharmacological propertiesand mechanism of action focusing on its samprapti vighatana. Dr. Rubismita Bhoi | Dr. K. Madhusudana Rao | Dr. R. Yamini Diwakar | Dr. T. Leela Rani "Efficacy of Dhava (Anogeissus Latifolia Wall.) in the Management of Kustha" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-3 , June 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd64878.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/64878/efficacy-of-dhava-anogeissus-latifolia-wall-in-the-management-of-kustha/dr-rubismita-bhoi

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