Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON PRAKRITI: CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Abhishek Rana*, Dr. Balbir Singh and Dr. Amit Chowdhary

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has a holistic approach and includes all the factors which are accessory in the determination of health. According to Ayurveda the psychosomatic constitution, as also known as Deha Prakrti, is represented by a description of the Physique, Physiology & psychological make-up of an individual. The Deha Prakrti is essentially genetically determined and is likely to be influenced by a variety of environmental factors to some extent. Prakriti is one of the most important concepts and decided at the time of conception. Prakriti can be defined as body constitution. In this article derivation of Prakriti, formation, factor affecting the development of Prakriti, types of Prakriti will be described.

Keywords: Prakriti, Deha Prakriti, Ayurveda, Psychosomatic constitution.