Abstract
Ayurveda is the science of life. It is a comprehensive system of health care. The Fundamental concepts of Ayurveda are systematized in classical texts like Bruhatrayi and Laghutrayi. A Healthy skin (Twacha) is a source of pleasure not only to its owner but also to one who looks at it. Twacha regulates cellular and molecular interactions and governs many crucial responses to our environment. Because of its visibility Twacha reflects one’s emotions and some aspects of normal physiology. A slight change in its colour might be an indication towards the homeostatic imbalances in the body. Dosha Dhatu and Mala play a vital role in maintaining Twacha Swasthya .So in present article it is an attempt to study concept of Twacha and its relation with Dosha Dhatu and Mala.
Highlights
Twacha is one of the ‘Gyanindriyas’ which is responsible for ‘Sparsha Gyan’ it plays a great role in physical and mental well being of any individual
Varna of Twacha is the function of Udan Vayu
Sweda is Mala of Meda Dhatu which is excreted by Twacha
Summary
Twacha is one of the ‘Gyanindriyas’ which is responsible for ‘Sparsha Gyan’ it plays a great role in physical and mental well being of any individual. The Unbroken skin is the nature’s dressing over the body. The word Twacha is derived from "Twak Savarne". Dhatu which means the covering of body. According to Vachaspatyam, covering of the body is called as Twacha (1). The Entire Shadangas remains covered by the Twacha (2). Charaka described Twacha as the Matruja Bhava. (3) There are six factors which are responsible for the formation of Garbha. Twacha is formed and nourished by Matruja Bhava. In present review here is an attempt to explore concept of Twacha with its theory of Utpatti, types, Panchabhautiktwa, Twacha Karya and its relation with Dosha Dhatu and Mala
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