Dr.Sampada S. Sant
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
According to Ayurveda, Every Individual is unique. By understanding our unique nature orconstitutions i.e. Prakruti not only every individual has different size and shape but itsphysiologically even psychological characters are different. These distinct constitution sare Vata, Pitta and Kapha with multiple subtypes. Every tissue, every organ and everysystem in the body have predominance of Dosha in them and hence they function accordingto this predominance. So, in our samhita according to prakruti different characters of skinare given. For example, Vata prakruti individuals have dry, rough and cracked skin due totheir attributes of Ruksha, parusha and Vishada guna. Ushna, tikshna are the attributes ofPitta dosha. Due to these pitta prakruti individuals have quick advent of wrinkles andbaldness. Kapha is unctous, smooth, soft and cold, due to these skin of these person s hassnidgha, smooth, pleasing appearance and clarity of complexion.All these characterstics are may be due to skin moisture content because water has profoundinfluence on the appearance, flexibility, texture and dryness of skin. In this study, moisturecontent of skin is examined by using P.C.based skin moisture meter in different prakruti.150 volunteers of irresepective of sex, between 20 – 30 age group were selected and rangeof moisture content was observed. Skin moisture content can be used as an objective toolfor prakruti examination and to decide the tara- tama bhava of snidgha, ruksha guna ofvarious skin disorders.