Correspondence Address:
Dr. Naveena Ravi Gelda PG Scholar,Department of Rachna Sharir Yashwant Ayurvedic College Post Graduate Research & Training Centre Kodoli, Kolhapur. Email- naveena.gelda12@gmail.com Mobile no - 9763565378
Date of Acceptance: 2026-01-26
Date of Publication:2026-02-10
Article-ID:IJIM_514_02_26 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
How To Cite This Article: Gelda N., Patil C. Conceptual Study of Twacha Sharir and Its Correlation with Modern Skin Histology. Int J Ind Med 2026;7(01):85-91 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2026.70113
Twacha (skin) is one of the most significant organs described in Ayurvedic classics, functioning as a protective covering and playing a vital role in sensation, thermoregulation, and maintenance of homeostasis. According to Acharya Sushruta, Twacha is derived from Mamsa Dhatu and is composed of seven distinct layers, each possessing specific thickness, functions, and pathological relevance. Modern anatomy describes the skin as comprising three principal layers—epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. Although the numerical classification differs, both systems demonstrate close similarity in structural and functional attributes. The present conceptual literary study aims to analyze Twacha Sharir as described in Ayurveda and to correlate it with modern skin histology. Such correlation aids in better understanding of dermatological disorders and supports the scientific validity of Ayurvedic anatomical concepts.
Keywords: Twacha Sharir, Skin Histology, Ayurveda Anatomy, Correlation Study, Sushruta Samhita
