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HTML clipboard In Charaka Samhita, Twacha (the word Twacha means skin) is defined as that which covers the body from outside. Anatomically, Acharya Charaka has described 6 layers and the corresponding diseases of the skin. The outermost layer is the Udakadhara (containing watery substance or lymph). The second one holds the blood. The third layer is the seat of Sidhma (dermatitis) and Kilas Kushta (leucoderma). The fourth layer is the seat of Dadru Kushta (ringworm). The fifth layer produces Alaji (boil) and Vidradhi (abscess). The sixth and deepest layer is the origin of deep seated red and black colored boils and glands. Susrutha has described 7 layers of skin. Other than anatomical description, Charaka has also described the natural texture of skin in Prakriti (constitution) and Sara Praikshana (examination of excellence of skin tissue).

HTML clipboard Group from Italy trains at Chakrapani Ayurveda Every year groups from Italy under the leadership of Ms. Sadbhawana and Prof. Aryabushan Bharadwaj, visit Chakrapani Ayurveda Center to train in Ayurveda and to explore Ayurveda. This year, the group from Italy arrived at the center at 10 am on 23rd August and was cordially welcomed in the Indian traditional way with Aarti, tilak and mala by Dr. Aditi and the rest of the staff members of Chakrapani. Following Pooja and salutation to Lord Dhanwantari, there was welcome speech by Dr.Parvathy, inauguration and blessings from Prof. Aryabushan Bharadwaj. The function was a memorable moment. The group was given theory classes on interesting and advanced aspects of Ayurveda by prestigious Acharya Aryabhushan Bharadwaj followed by demonstration of Ayurveda therapies like Marma Abhyangam, Ayurvedic beaut