Abstract

Dr. Rahul Shelar* and Dr. Vidya Yadav

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a pioneer and one of the oldest medicines. In Ayurveda, the skin color is called Varna and has a variety of physiological and pathological effects. Varnya, on the other hand, is a classic term for restoring and maintaining the natural texture and tone of the skin. Charak Samhita is the most important Ayurvedic classic. According to Charaka Acharya, The Dravya of Varnya Mahakashaya are tikta-madhur rasatmak, rakta prasadak and kaph pittashamak. Varnya Mahakashaya is the 8th group of 50 Mahakashaya, described in Chapter 4 of Charak Sutrasthan and contains 10 drugs. The mechanism of action of the herbs mentioned in Varnya Mahakashya is maintaining skin color, i.e, Varna Vruddhi of Twaka or Rupa prasadan. These medicines are used either internally or externally, either individually or in combination in a variety of ways. Most of them are prescribed for skin diseases. The pharmacological properties of these herbs show a complexion promoting effect and has the potential to preserve and restore the lost beauty of many people around the world without side effects.