¹Dr. Rajni Rathore ,² Dr. Ramanand ,³ Prof. Makhan Lal

 ¹P.G. Deptt. Of Dravyaguna, State Ayurvedic College Lucknow 

² Lecturer of P.G. Deptt. of  Dravyaguna S.A.C. Lucknow.

³Prof. and HOD of P.G. Deptt. of  Dravyaguna S.A.C. Lucknow

ABSTRACT

In  C. Su. 4 there are 4 dasemani or mahakashaya of suffix ya they are balya, varnya, kanthya, hridya. Varnya word is explained as:

Varna- means colour and Ya suffix denotes “wholesomeness” dividable two broad divisions-

Balya, varnya- Related to corporeal notions.

Kanthya, Hridya- Related to corporeal organs.

Those medicines or herbs which bring about and establish the original colour and complexion of an individual are called varnya . The great texts in Ayurveda, the charak samhita , stated a group of ten medicinal plants known as varnya mahakashya that can be used to obtain glowing complexion. It includes Sweta Chandan, Nagkesar, Padmaka, Ushira, Madhuka, Manjistha, Sariva, Payasya, Sita, Lata. These herb can be used individually combine and also externally or internally. 

The present paper aims to review focuses on Charakokta varnya mahakashaya as a natural and safe remedy for getting fairer skin and also for the detoxification of blood in rakta pradosaj vikaar.

Key words: Varnya Mahakashaya, complexion, Colour, Dasemani, Herbs.

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