Clinical evaluation of Varnya Gana Lepa in Vyanga (melasma)

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Journal name: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Original article title: Clinical evaluation of Varnya Gana Lepa in Vyanga (melasma)
AYU is an internationally recognized quarterly journal dedicated to advancing research in Ayurveda. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including clinical and pharmacological research in Ayurveda's eight branches, herbal remedies, phytochemistry, and ethnomedicine.

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Author(s):

G. Pallavi
K. L. Virupaksha Gupta
M. Shreevathsa
Vasudev A. Chate
D. L. Balakrishna


AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda):

(An International Quarterly Journal of Research in Ayurveda)

Full text available for: Clinical evaluation of Varnya Gana Lepa in Vyanga (melasma)

Year: 2015 | Doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.175543

Copyright (license): CC BY-NC-SA 4.0


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Background: Vyanga type of Kshudra Roga, characterised by Niruja (painless), Shyava Varna Mandalas (bluish black patches) occurring especially on the face. The clinical features correlate with melasma, which is an acquired chronic hyperpigmentation disorder, usually seen in women of childbearing age. The drugs which constitute the Varnya Gana Lepa bestow the normal Varna (color) by virtue of their qualities and actions.

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