| Keyword | Varn`ya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | वर्णाय हितम् वर्ण्यम् |
| Reference | C.Su.1/87,C.Su.4/8 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – useful for or giving colour |
| Implied Meaning | One, which improves complexion. |
| Elaboration | Substances, which improve and maintain complexion are called Varn`ya. E. g. Varn`ya Das`hemaani ( group of ten complexion promoting substances ) from Charaka Samhitaa, Elaadi and Lodhraadi Gan`a from Sus`hruta Samhitaa. Bhraajaka Pitta maintains normal complexion of skin ( Avabhaasinee Tvachaa ). Varn`ya substances normalise any abnormal change in complexion due to vitiation of Bhraajaka Pitta . |
| Synonyms | Varn`a Prasaadhana |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Complexion promoters |
| Antonym | Varn`anaas`haka |
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