¹Dr.K.Harika, ²Dr. D. Uma Valli , ³Dr.P.Sai Sudhakar, ⁴Dr. K. Srinivas

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijahm/v10i1.02

   ^1,2Final year P.G Scholars, Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr.N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

²Guide - Professor & H.O.D, Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr.N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College,Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

³Co-Guide - Asst. Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr.N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College,Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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ABSTRACT

Abstract -

Kushta includes disorders of skin exhibiting different symptoms and severity of extent. As the skin holds the high cosmetologicalimportance being the largest organ covering the entire body, any disorders of skin shows high impact on the person’s personal, social & psychological aspects. Healthy skin serves as the mirror image for good health. As the skin covers the external structure of the body, lepa  is considered best for the treatment of various types of kushta. Lepa are the external applications in the form of pastes (kalka) or topical ointments for ailments of skin. So AyurvedicAcharyas has mentioned several lepas from time immemorial to the concurrent era in the treatment of different conditions. Various formulations are explained under lepakalpana in Ayurveda especially for healthy, beautiful and glowing skin- the prime desire of any human.

Keywords – Kushta, Skin, Lepa, Ayurveda.

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