A Review on the disease KUSHTHA and its relation with modern Skin Disease
Mohd Umer, Ayushi Sharma
Ayurvedic Health Care Journal, Vol. 2, No. 5 (2023)
Keywords:
Skin disorders, Mahakushtha, Kshudrakushtha, Lakshanas.
Abstract
Skin is the largest organ of human body. Skin is a shield which protects us from various external invasions. Skin diseases are the most common health problems worldwide. Skin disease occurs about 20-30% of general population. Changes in skin color may be due to homeostatic imbalances in the body. Many inter-related factors affect health of the skin, including nutrition, hygiene, circulation, age, immunity, genetic traits, psychological state and drugs. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad headings of Kushtha. Which are further categorized into Maha Kushtha and Kshudra Kushtha. In this article, it is tried to make a probable comparison between the types of Kushtha in Ayurvedic literature and variety of skin disorder in Modern medical science based on the closed resemblance of Signs & Symptoms.
| Authors | Mohd Umer Ishan Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre, Greater Noida Ayushi Sharma Ishan Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre, Greater Noida |
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| Issue | Vol.2 No. 05 (2023), AYURVEDIC HEALTH CARE JOURNAL. |
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| How To Cite | Umer Mohd, Sharma Ayushi. A Review on the disease KUSHTHA and its relation with modern Skin Disease. |
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