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Abstract

ROLE OF SANKHA BHASMA IN YUVANPIDIKA OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Dr. Priyanka Hajare*, Dr. K. Bharathi, Dr. B. Pushpalatha, Dr. Hetal Dave, Dr. Poonam Choudhary

ABSTRACT

In India, more than one million cases per year diagnosed of polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is heterogeneous disorder characterized by excessive androgen production by the ovaries mainly. Excessive androgen cause increase production of sebum, imbalance of lipids on skin surface, to follicular hyperkeratosis. Presence of hirsuitism and acne are important clinical features of polycystic ovarian syndrome (70%). Acne is seen in approximately one-third of polycystic ovarian syndrome patients. This acne occurs as a result of overstimulation of pilo-sebaceous unit by androgens. Sankha bhasma plays important role in yuvanpidika. It act as antacid, has kapha pitta dusta rakta nasak, vishahara, varnya (complexion enhancing) property. It has sheeta veerya, by which it acts as sthambak for facial gland secretions, when administered in dose of 250 mg per dose as oral intake with nimbu swaras and its topical application. Sankha bhasma contains calcium. It serves as a modulator in keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation. Thus, prevents acne.

Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Nimbu swaras, Bhrajaka pitta, deha mardhvam.


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