ANALYZING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DEHA PRAKRITI AND PREVALENCE OF VICHARCHIKA: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Kanika Sharma and Shashi Kant Tiwari*

ABSTRACT

The science of Ayurveda has two primordial goals- maintenance of the health of the healthy and treatment of the ailments of the diseased. This novel approach of Ayurveda marks its superiority over all the healthcare systems prevalent till date. The importance of diagnosis of is underlined by the ancient seers in the classical texts. “Parikshya Karino hi Kushala bhawanti” (Ch. Su. 10/5) and “Rogamaado Pariksheta tato anantaram Aushadham” (Ch. Su. 20/20) - these references highlight the importance of diagnosis prior to treatment initiation. Prakriti or Deha Prakriti is a commonly employed method for Atura Pariksha. It is one of the foremost determinants impacting an individual's susceptibility to various illnesses, as well as their prognosis, progression, and outcomes. Instances of severe illnesses arise when there is a resemblance in the Dosha composition between Prakriti and the Samprapti. Assessment of Deha Prakriti not only helps in knowing the Dosha involvement in a diseased condition but also aids in selection of line of treatment. The Ayurvedic system of personalized health management, based on Prakriti, encompasses the core idea of personalized health care.

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