VEGETABLES (SHAKA DRAVYAS) AND THEIR ROLE IN PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS: A CRITICAL REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v3i6.280Keywords:
Kustha, Pathya, Shakavarga, Skin diseases, VegetableAbstract
Classical texts of Ayurveda delineated different vegetables under “Shakavarga”, with their properties and indications in
different disease conditions. These vegetables are prescribed as Pathya (wholesome diet) in clinical practice. In the
present review, vegetables described under Shakavarga, indicated as Pathya in different skin diseases like Daha (Burning
sensation), Kandu (Itching), Kustha (Skin disease), Vidradhi (Abscess), Visarpa (Erysipelas) were compiled from 15
different Ayurvedic classical texts. The obtained data has been critically analysed and presented in a precise manner with
regards to their various reported pharmacological activity in skin diseases. Analysis of the compiled data reveals that, out
of 332 plants described under Shakavarga, 49 are indicated in skin diseases. Among them, botanical identities of 46
classical plants have been established and maximum number of vegetables belong to the family cucurbitaceae. On
critical analysis, it is observed that some of these vegetables have been well studied and reported for their various
pharmacological activities like antioxidant activity (20), anti-inflammatory activity (17), antibacterial activity (14),
immunomodulatory activity (7), anti-allergic activity (3) and antihistamine activity (3) which are related to prevention and
management of certain skin disorders. The observed results may be helpful in planning the usefulness of these
vegetables as Pathya in the prevention and management of skin diseases.
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