Dr.Bhagyashree Hanumant Yadav , Dr. Sampada S.Sant
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Skin is the largest organ of the body both in terms of volume and weight. It has protective interface, sensitive interface, and also maintains the balance of our body. It has metabolic functions too. According to Ayurveda, in Trividha Parikshan it includes – Darshana, Sparshna, and Prashna. Out of these three first two Parikshan are done with the help of skin only. Even first appearance of patient is seen on skin by darshana and with the help of touch we can feel the sparsha of the patient. According to Ayurvedic concepts, when the Dermis and Epidermis layer of the skin get affected, then it loose its smoothness (mardavta), Snigdhata ( unctuous ) , Bhrajisnuta and these Mardavta, Ushntav, Khartva all can be examined through skin only. This type of Twacha is seen in Kushta, Shudraroga and in Vatarakta. We can use skin as diagnostic tool in various types of diseases and skin diseases also.