Abstract

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON TYPE OF PRAKRITI AND SEASONAL VARIATION FOR DISEASES SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHILDREN

I. M. A. Leena IIeperuma* and Anoma Geethani Samarawickrama

Abstract

Prakriti (constitution) means natural constitution of the human body. Prakruti comprises of both “physical body” and “mental body”. All the physiological process are directly controlled by Vata-Pitta and Kapha and Mansika Doshas (functional psychic factors) thus by the predominant Dosha is a particular type of Prakriti. As per Sushruta Samhita, Sharira Sthana, Acharya Sushruta has mentioned that different Prakriti individuals have susceptibility for particular disease. The ancient texts of Ayurveda also provide guidelines for maintaining lifestyles in accordance with one‟s Prakriti for continued healthy living in a personalized manner.[5] The environmental condition in various seasons and also the food habits of the children may control his diet but cannot protect oneself totally against the environmental factors. These factors cast their influence on the entire system and bring about changes in the equilibrium of the doshas. visarga is "sending forth", "shedding", or "giving away‟. In this period the moon (soma) is predominant and endows to all living beings nourishment and thus increases their bodily strength. Adana is means "taking away", "seizing" or "pulling out". In this period the sun is powerful and saps the strength and energy (Ojas) from the living being.

Keywords: Prakriti, visarga, Adana, Kapha, Vata-Pitta, Mansika Doshas.