Effects of viruddha aahar (fast food) on twacha (skin) - a survey study

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Effects of viruddha aahar (fast food) on twacha (skin) - a survey study
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Sudhir M. Kandekar
Yogeshwar N. Deshpande
Vidya Dole
Pooja Kohar


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Year: 2020

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Acharya Sushruta has stated about Panchdnyandriya’s (sensory organ) in Shaarirsthana . Out of these Twacha (Skin) is the largest sense organ, constituting 15-20% of total body mass. According to Acharya Sushruta , Twacha (Skin) is formed by seven layers and each of them accommodates some specific Vyadhi (disease) Skin reflects health of human body. The diet with well nutritional value ( SamyakAahar ) keeps the inner homeostasis healthy as well as the appearance of body also. Thus, consumption of diet with low nutritional value will reflect upon the Twacha (Skin). According to Ayurveda consumption of Viruddha Aahar (Fast Food) causes vitiation of Rasa-Raktadi dhatu which leads to many disease conditions. Twacha (Skin) diseases like Mukhadushika (Acne), Shitapitta (Urticaria), Allergy, Rashes etc. are also manifested by consumption of Viruddha Aahar . The purpose of the current study was to explore consumption of the Viruddha Aahar (Fast Food) and its effects on skin. Keywords: Twacha, Viruddha Aahar, Twacha layers , Twak rog

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