EFFECT OF HERBO-MINERAL DRUGS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Punita Sharma*, Prof. (Vd.) P. C. Mangal, Dr. Manisha Khatri and Dr. Shubha Kaushal

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, Vyanga comes under Kshudra Roga (mainly minor skin diseases) described by Aacharya Sushruta. Vyanga is mainly concerned with complexion of skin. It is characterised by Niruja, Shyava Varna Mandala on face. Vyanga can be compared with melasma in modern science. Melasma is pigmentary disorder characterised by hyperpigmentation brown to greyish brown macules on face. It occurs mainly in women 90% cases and 10% case in males all ethnic and racial group.[1] In India 20-30% of 45- 60years old women present facial melasma. The case study being presented here is of a 27 years old female patient suffering from Vyanga. The line of treatment for Vyanga is lepa, Raktamokshana, Abhyanga prescribed by Aacharya Bhavaprakash. Hence for this case drugs/medicines chosen were herbo- mineral drug like Saptamrit Loha, Aarogya Vardhini Vati, Shatavari Churna, Madhuyasti Churna, Manjishtha Churna etc. Having Raktashodhaka, Twak Prasadaka, Varnyakara, Rasayana, Vishahara properties that pacifies aggravated Dosha and help in Raktshodhan. Hereby a case study /details of a patient suffering from Vyanga, who was successfully treated by various Ayurveda formulations is presented. A markable reduction in MASI Score, which is also evident in the photographs, supports the efficacy of the chosen treatment.

Keywords: Vyanga, Kshudra Roga, Case study, Melasma, Management, Herbo- mineral Drugs.