European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF AYURVEDA CONCEPT OF DEHA PRAKRITI: A REVIEW

Dr. Ashutosh Satish Gupta*, Dr. Sanjay Wasudeo Sharma, Dr. Dattatraya Vinayakrao Patil and Dr. Vishnukant Rameshrao Jadhav

ABSTRACT

Prakriti is a unique concept of ancient Ayurvedic science that affects internal constitution of an individual. The constitution of Prakriti is inherited and individual acquire specific Prakriti from the birth. Natural habitats, genetic factors and dietary habits etc. decides Prakriti of everyone. Panch mahabhutas contributes significantly towards the Doshaic constitutions. The Trigunas (Satva, Rajas and Tamas) are also associated with specific Doshaic Prakriti. Therefore, mental and moral behaviors are influenced by Doshaic Prakriti. The predominate combinations of Shukra and Shonita during the time of conception governs Prakriti of an individual and this Prakriti plays an important role in the physiological attributes. The susceptibility towards the disease is also related with the Prakriti. Considering the importance of Prakriti, present article explains clinical and pathological considerations of concept of Deha Prakriti.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Prakriti, Panchmahabhuta, Doshas, Deha.