Research Paper
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CONCEPT OF TWAK (SKIN) IN AYURVEDA
Author: DR PIYUSH KUMAR TRIPATHI*, ,
*Assistant professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, Jeevak Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Research Centre, Kamalapur [Ekauni] Chandauli
(U.P.) India. e-Mail :dr.piyushtripathi@gmail.com
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Abstract
Twak(skin) is external outermost protecting cover which envelops the whole surface of the body. This is the seat of ‘sparsana Gyanendriya’ (tactile sensation) and extensive amongst all five gyanendriyas. Functions of all three dosha are well elaborated in the twak. Vata is responsible for carrying sensory input from twak to murdha by vyaan vayu, Piita in form of bhrajak pitta controls all the types of metabolic activities, and Kapaha regulates functions of sweat gland and sebaceous glands and maintains moisture. Being largest organ in the body it is also site of mana and rasa dhatu. Rasa dhatu kshaya is firstly and well elaborated in twak. Aging is the process that is well depicted in twak. Ayurveda advocates preventive and curative measure to control aging of twak.
Key Words : Twak, Twacha, Skin
