Abstract

Ganesh J. Dolas* and Dr. Vinod M. Choudhari

ABSTRACT

Twak (skin) is one of the most important organs (Dyanendriya) which receives sense/stimuli through Adhisthanas. Twak generates anticipated response against the stimuli like; Sparsh (touch). Twacha (skin) not only helps to understand touch sensation but it also covers whole body, protect from shock and performs functioning thermostat through sweat channels (Swedvahi Strotas). The pore present in skin helps in the hair nourishment and detoxification process. It is believed that each and every components of skin having anatomical and physiological importance. Padadari is one of the commonest and most negligible disease. It is observed that people are least bothered about their feet though feet bear the whole body weight. In India 80% of population live in rural area. Most of them work in farms in wet soil and water also. So incidence of cracking the skin of the foot is very common. For management of Padadari knowledge of skin is very important. All of Aacharyas explain briefly about Twak sharir, in this research article we try to focus on Twak Sharir.