Critical Analysis of Shamanasneha in Twakvikara
Keywords:
Twakvikara, Kusta, Vicharchika, Shamanasnehana, Sarva Marganusarini, VydhiprashamanaAbstract
Skin is the most important and largest organ because of its protective as well as cosmetological view. The incidence and prevalence of skin diseases are increasing nowadays due to various reasons like diet and lifestyle. Other medicine systems provide temporary relief but not complete cure. Therefore, whole world is gradually turning towards Ayurveda for safe and complete cure of diseases. Especially in the field of cosmetology Ayurveda can contribute remarkably. In day today practice we see, patient is suffering from various Skin diseases. Skin diseases are analogous with Twakvikara. The common skin diaseses like Tarunyapidaka, Dadru, Vicharchika, Shwitra, Visarpa, Vyanga, Nyancha and other diseases are mentioned under Kusta and Ksudra rogaprakarana. When we see treatment aspect, A Snehana plays very important role in managing Twakvikara as it is said Vatottareshu Sarpi in Kusta Rogadhikara. Sneha which does Vydhiprashamana is called as Shamanasneha and Sarva Marganusarini explained as its mode of action. In this Present article, a small effort is done to put ray of light in the usage of Shamanasneha in Twakvikara.
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