Year: 2025 | Month: January | Volume: 15 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 92-96
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250113
A Physiological Review on Cosmeceutical Effects of Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn) w.r.t. Varnya Property
Dr. Bhavya Pandey1, Prof. (Dr.) Srikanta Kumar Panda2
1MD Scholar, PG Department of Kriya Sharira, Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College New Delhi
2Professor, PG Department of Kriya Sharira, Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College New Delhi
Corresponding Author: Dr. Bhavya Pandey
ABSTRACT
The previous century has seen a rise in the priority placed on appearance, which has resulted in the development of sophisticated cosmetic products with high—almost pharmaceutical—efficacy, sensory advantages, and safety claims. When these products—commonly referred to as cosmeceuticals—are applied to human skin, it appears healthier and younger. Additionally, because of their many positive effects on human skin, as well as customer preferences for natural skincare, products originating from natural sources, such plants, are particularly in demand. In ayurveda skin tone is referred as Varna. Whereas Varnya is a traditional term used to preserve and restore the skin's natural tone and texture. Chapter 4 of Charaka Sutras than describes Varnya Maha Kashaya, the eighth category of 50 Maha Kashaya, which comprises ten drugs and Madhuka is one of them. According to ayurveda Madhuka is Madhur Rasa, Sheeta Virya and Madhur Vipaka. Due to all these properties, it acts as Varnya (Complexion Enhancing or Skin Rejuvenating), Raktaprasadaka (Blood Purifying or Blood Detoxifying), Vataghna (Vata Reducing or Vata Pacifying), Pittaghna (Pitta Reducing or Pitta Pacifying) and Ojovardhaka (Oja Enhancing or Vitality Boosting), which leads to improved skin complexion. Research have proved anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of Varnya Mahakshya. In accordance with the various research, liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) is found to exhibit 1. Anti tyrosinase. 2. photoprotective 3. Haircare 4. Anti-wrinkle. 5.Photoaging and 6. Antioxidant properties. Hence, useful in providing fairer skin. A study also proved Madhuka as a useful aspect of Dincharya by significantly enhancing complexion of the participants. According to Ayurveda, Bhrajaka pitta, Rakta, and Vata are all equally accountable for skin tone. Additionally, the medications stated in Varnya Maha Kashaya work on all these elements because of their fundamental qualities.
Key words: Madhuka, Varnya, Cosmeceutical, Liquorice