A Review on Kushtha W.S.R. to Kushthaghna Mahakashaya

Dr. Arpana Gupta; Dr. Rishabh Jain; Dr. Swati Nagpal

doi:10.54060/ijahr.2023.11

Authors

Dr. Arpana Gupta Department of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto) College & Institute, Bhopal (M.P.), India
Dr. Rishabh Jain Department of Samhita Siddhant, Mandsaur Institute of Ayurveda Education & Research Mandsaur (M.P.), India
Dr. Swati Nagpal Department of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto) College & Institute, Bhopal (M.P.), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54060/ijahr.2023.11

Keywords:

Kushtha, Kushthaghna mahakashaya, doshas, Dushyas

Abstract

A skin condition is kushta roga. The term "kushtha" has been used in Ayurveda to designate all skin conditions. Maha-kushtha and Kshudra Kushtha are the additional divisions that they fall under. According to Acharyas, Tridoshik participation is present in every kushtha. Nonetheless, the dosha dominance determines the sort of kushtha. Seven factors—three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), four Dushyas (Tvaka, Mamasa, Shonita, and laseeka), and one other—are vitiated, according to the Acharyas, and this causes Kushtha to manifest. Because the Charaka Samhita describes how to cure Kushtha and explains external therapies for the condition, it is clear that the Ayurvedic classics place a high value on the condition. Acharya Charaka listed 10 treatments for skin conditions as part of the Kushthaghna mahakashaya group in the Sutra sthan of the Charaka Samhita. Acharya Charak described Kushthaghna Mahakashaya for the treatment of Kushtha roga (skin disorders). There are ten medications in it. The major focus of this review is on many facets of Kushtha and Kushthaghna Maha-kashyaya.

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