Mukhalepa
The topical
application of the herbal paste to the face and keeping it undisturbed for
certain period is known as Mukhalepa. This therapy is used to clear the
morbidity of dosha or any toxic substances in facial skin, as well as to
improve the color and complexion of the skin. Accordingly there are three types
of mukhalepa and are named as Doshaghna Mukhalepa, Vishaghna Mukhalepa and
Varnakarna Mukhalepa.
- Dosaghna Mukhalepa: This refers to
a variety of mukhalepa in which the herbs used in the facial application
are efficacious in clearing the morbidity of dosha located in the face.
- Vishaghna Mukhalepa: The
accumulation of any toxic substances in the face are eliminated by the application
Vishaghna Mukhalepa.
- Varnakara Mukhalepa: The
application of the mukhalepa for beautifying the face by improving the
color and complexion is known by the name Varnakara Mukhalepa.
*Types of
application: Both warm and cold applications are practiced in mukhalepa.
Application of warm herbal paste is preferred in clients suffering from
morbidity of vata as well as kapha in the facial skin. Contrary to this when
morbidity of pitta dosha is identified in the facial skin, the cold herbal
paste is applied. So also, vishaghana and varnakara mukhalepa is also carried
out by applying the cold herbal paste
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