Importance of Prakriti Parikshan in Relation to Diagnosis of a Disease

Nandini Hiremath; K. P. Roshni

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.5.27

Nandini Hiremath Ph.D. Scholar, Dept of Kriya Sharira, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital, Nazarathpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
K. P. Roshni Professor, Dept of Kriya Sharira, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital, Nazarathpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.5.27

Keywords: Prakriti, Ayurveda, Tridosha, Diagnosis, Dashavidha Pariksha, Vikriti, Personalized Medicine, Preventive Healthcare, Ayurgenomics, Pharmacogenomics

Abstract

Prakriti Parikshan, is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda, it plays a critical role in disease diagnosis by assessing an individual's unique constitution. It helps to determine susceptibility to ailments, guides personalized treatment, and enhances preventive healthcare strategies. This review explores the historical significance, methodology, clinical applications, and integration of Prakriti-based diagnosis with modern medicine. The study also highlights the challenges in standardizing Prakriti assessment and the potential for technological advancements in this field.

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