What does this research mean for the field?

Certain Kushtaghna Dravyas from the Shaka Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu can be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of skin diseases. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This review aims to explore 12 Kushtaghna Dravyas for their potential in preventing and treating skin diseases.

March 1, 2026Open Access

A Review on Kushtaghna Dravyas in Shakha Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu

Key Points

This review aims to explore 12 Kushtaghna Dravyas for their potential in preventing and treating skin diseases.
Review of the Shaka Varga section in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu
Focus on 12 identified Kushtaghna Dravyas
Analysis of drone properties through Rasapanchaka
Twelve specific drugs are suggested as beneficial for skin health.
Potential to prevent or treat skin diseases highlighted through critical evaluation.
Dietary incorporation of these drugs may mitigate skin disease prevalence.

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of Skin diseases due to unhealthy eating practice of current situation, hence there is need to explore drugs which can be used in daily diet to prevent possible skin diseases or it can be used as a diet in patient suffering from skin disease. Hence, exploring on the Shaka Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, focusing mainly on 12 Kushtaghna Dravyas out of total 71 drugs. These 12 drugs are critically analyzed through their Rasapanchaka and how potentially these drugs are useful in prevention and treatment of Skin diseases.

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Dr. Pradeep A.1*, Dr. Prakash L. Hegde2, Dr. Shashidaragouda N.3 (Sun,) studied this question.

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