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<p style="text-align:justify;">Varna means colour or complexion and is referred to assess skin colour. It is important biologically, cosmetically, and socially. Modern literature considers that differences in skin colour among individuals is caused only by variation in pigmentation. This is a result of genetics (inherited from one's biological parents and or individual gene alleles), exposure to the sun, natural and sexual selection, or all of these. Apart from these factors, [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] considers other factors too like daily regimen, excxellence of [[Sharira|body]] tissues, constitution ([[Prakriti|prakriti]]) of the person, etc as the factors affecting varna. Equilibrium of [[Dosha|dosha]] is essential for healthy varna. Derangement in the homeostasis of [[Dosha|dosha]] often causes discoloration of varna. Bhrajak [[Pitta dosha|pitta]][Su. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 21/10] [Ast. Hri. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 12/14] and udanavayu[A. Hri. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 12/5] carry the physiological functions for maintaining varna. Several medicinal formulations for the enhancement of varna are mentioned in [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] texts. E.g. group of ten herbs for improving colour of skin (varnyadashemani) includes [[Chandana|Chandana (Santalum album)]], Tunga (Calophylluminophyllum), [[Padmaka|Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides)]], Ushira (Vetiveriazizanioides), [[Madhuka|Madhuka]] (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), [[Sariva|Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus)]], Payasya (Pueraria tuberosa), Sita (Cynodondactylon) and Lata (Cynodon linearis). [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 4/8] This article describes the physiological and pathological aspects of varna and its importance in healthcare.</p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">Varna means colour or complexion and is referred to assess skin colour. It is important biologically, cosmetically, and socially. Modern literature considers that differences in skin colour among individuals is caused only by variation in pigmentation. This is a result of genetics (inherited from one's biological parents and or individual gene alleles), exposure to the sun, natural and sexual selection, or all of these. Apart from these factors, [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] considers other factors too like daily regimen, excxellence of [[Sharira|body]] tissues, constitution ([[Prakriti|prakriti]]) of the person, etc as the factors affecting varna. Equilibrium of [[Dosha|dosha]] is essential for healthy varna. Derangement in the homeostasis of [[Dosha|dosha]] often causes discoloration of varna. Bhrajak [[Pitta dosha|pitta]][Su. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 21/10] [Ast. Hri. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 12/14] and udanavayu[A. Hri. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 12/5] carry the physiological functions for maintaining varna. Several medicinal formulations for the enhancement of varna are mentioned in [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] texts. E.g. group of ten herbs for improving colour of skin (varnyadashemani) includes [[Chandana|Chandana (Santalum album)]], Tunga (Calophylluminophyllum), [[Padmaka|Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides)]], Ushira (Vetiveriazizanioides), [[Madhuka|Madhuka]] (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), [[Sariva|Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus)]], Payasya (Pueraria tuberosa), Sita (Cynodondactylon) and Lata (Cynodon linearis). [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 4/8] This article describes the physiological and pathological aspects of varna and its importance in healthcare.</p>

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