AN OUTLOOK OF VARNA AND VARNYA (COMPLEXION PROMOTERS) IN AYURVEDA

Authors

  • DIVYA NAGARI N

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v3i5.85

Keywords:

Swastha, Atura, Varnyadashemani, Varnya, Varna

Abstract

The colour, appearance and texture of the skin are known as complexion. Varna is attributed to complexion
which is important biologically, cosmetically and socially. Varnya dravya are those which are useful for
imparting complexion. Varnya as an attribute has been highlighted in Swastha (healthy) and Atura (diseased).
Varnya drugs are useful in external application (lepa) which have its influence on Bhrajaka pitta and when
advised internally, stimulates Jatharagni. A good Jatharagni (digestive fire), Ahara (food), Aharavidhi (dietary
regimens), Dinacharya (daily regimens) like Abhyanga (Massage), Anulepana (Unguent), Nidra (Sleep) also
contribute in producing and maintaining Varna. It has been mentioned as an outcome of formulations like
Gandeeradyarishta, Kamsaharitaki, Takrarishta etc. Charaka has enumerated Varnya drugs exclusively in
͞VarŶyadasheŵaŶi͟ which are a group of ten drugs

Author Biography

DIVYA NAGARI N

PG Scholar,

Department of Samhita, S.D.M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan

Published

2021-04-11

How to Cite

NAGARI N, D. . (2021). AN OUTLOOK OF VARNA AND VARNYA (COMPLEXION PROMOTERS) IN AYURVEDA. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 3(5). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v3i5.85