Concept of Genetics in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Developmental Anatomical Deformities - A Review

Abstract

Ayurveda is science of life from thousands of years. In Ayurveda different concepts of genetics are described. In hereditary diseases are disease which is caused by abnormal Shukra and Shonita. Concept of Beejbhaag also mentioned in Ayurveda scientific study on genetics started since ancient time. Doshas dominating the Shukra and Shonita during the time of conception and also inhabiting the uterus at that time determines the Prakriti of the individual. The Doshas that ultimately emerge as dominant factors actually determine the Prakriti. Season also indirectly serves as one of the important factor for the determination of Prakriti in as much as they also aggravate Doshas in the Shukra Shonita. Ayurveda mentioned different diseases like Sthaulya (obesity), Klaibya (impotence), Prameha (diabetes) etc. which is due to defect in genetic component of a person. Prakriti (different types of personality) is also mentioned as concept of genetics. Present article through some glimpses on various concepts of genetics in Ayurveda. The modern medical science also recognizes these three terms exp:-Adibalapravrtta, Janmabalapravrtta, and Kulaja. Hereditary signifies conditions, transmitting through defects in the DNA of genes, congenital, implies the abnormalities present at birth. In this regards Adibala Pravritta and Janmabala Pravritta are categorized under the heading of Garbhajanya Vikriti. These mainly arise from the maternal or paternal problems and defects in progeny.