Abstract

CONCEPT OF PRAKRITI: AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Dr. Durgesh Gupta*, Dr. Anurag Pandey, Prof. A. C. Kar

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. Prakritiis 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 ofprakriti, types of prakriti will be described.

Keywords: Prakriti, doshas, tri-gunas, psychosomatic constitution.