Anuja Rana¹, Dr. Shuchi Mitra², Dr. Usha Sharma³, Dr Khem Chand Sharma⁴

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v12i2.05

 ¹P.G Scholar, P.G Department of Ras Shastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar.

² Associate Professor, Department of Ras Shastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar.

³Associate Professor, Department of Ras Shastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar.

⁴Professor and H.O.D, P.G Department of Ras Shastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar.

P.G Department of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus Haridwar Pin Code: 249401

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ABSTRACT:

The notion of “Fair is beautiful” is well established beauty ideal in Indian society. Skin-lightening products are commercially available for cosmetic purposes to obtain lighter skin complexion. In the present times, natural products are more in demand than their synthetic counterparts. There are numerous Varnya formulations scattered throughout the Ayurvedic texts, one such formulation is Kanaka Taila. Formulation of Kanaka Taila includes decoction of Yasthimadhu (Glycyrrhizha glabra), Tila taila (Sesamum indicum) and paste of Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Utapala (Nymphaea stellata) and Nagkesara (Messua ferrae). The present review is undertaken for screening various varnya formulations in classical texts of Ayurveda and also to highlight the skin lightening action of Kanaka Taila by analysing its ingredients critically.

KEYWORDS - Kanaka Taila, Skin lightening, Varnya formulations, Tyrosinase inhibition

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