MANJISHTHADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA- A CASE STUDY

Vyanga, an Ayurvedic dermatological condition, is clinically comparable to melasma and presents as hyperpigmented, asymptomatic patches predominantly over the facial region. It is primarily caused by the vitiation of Vata and Pitta Doshas along with Rakta Dushti. The present study aims to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Manjishthadi Taila in the management of Vyanga. A 35-year-old female patient with a one-year history of facial pigmentation over both cheeks was selected for this clinical trial. Detailed clinical assessment was carried out using Dashavidha and Ashtavidha Atura Pariksha, revealing Vataja-Pittaja Prakriti and Pittaja-Raktaja Vikriti. The patient was treated with topical application of Manjishthadi Taila twice daily for a duration of 8 weeks. The assessment of therapeutic response was based on classical Ayurvedic parameters, namely Mukhamaagatya Mandalam (extent of patches), Tanukam (flatness of pigmentation), and Shyavama (intensity of discoloration), each graded on a 0–3 scale. The observed results may be attributed to the combined pharmacological properties of the formulation’s ingredients like Manjishtha, Yastimadhu, Laksha, Matulunga, Tila Taila and Aja Dugdha, which exhibit Rakta-shodhana (blood purification), Pitta-shamana (pacification of Pitta), and Varnya (complexion-enhancing) effects. These actions help in correcting the underlying pathophysiology and restoring normal skin tone.