Abstract

ROLE OF PRAKRITI IN MANIFESTATION OF PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES

Dr. Charu Supriya* and Dr. Ankush Jagota

ABSTRACT

Prakriti(body type) is genetics of ayurveda. Prakriti is an inheritant nature of an individual determined at the time of birth and remained same for life time. The whole concept of ayurveda is based on panchmahabhuta(five elements) and tridoshas( three humors) which are found in every single part of the body. Prakriti is the basic constitution of body and mind formed by unique combination of three doshas. The equilibrium of doshas defines health as any alteration to it leads to vikriti. Ayurveda believe that for uprooting the disease it is mandatory to go for shodhana(panchkarma) before advising any shamana chikitsa. Not only for diseased person but for healthy individuals, panchkarma is advised accordingly. Prakriti is the best diagnostic criteria and panchkarma is best treatment module. The combination of both can benefit individual to achieve best of the physical and mental health. Division of doshas in the body, ritu, kala etc., everything revolves around prakriti. Like If a person is pittaja in nature, virechana will always be the first choice without second thought along with treatment of other dosha involvement. Thus prakriti can assist to choose the best of panchkarma procedure for an individual.

Keywords: prakriti, panchkarma, doshas.