Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF DEHA PRAKRITI WITH RESPECT TO ARTAVA PRAVRUTTI

Ashwini Rahul Patil*, Amit Sudhakar Pethkar and Rajahamad Ghudulal Jamadar

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Abstract

In Ayurveda science prakruti is described according to predominance of dosha at the time of conception. Acharya Vagbhata explained about the kapha prakriti has a lot of menstrual flow and the menstrual days are also more as compared to the other types of prakriti.Ayurveda has mentioned various words in which Artava, Shonita, Rajah, Lohita are used to denote menstrual blood or ovum at different places, while Rudhira and Pushpa denote only menstrual blood. Bija is used for ovum. Commentator Arundatta has specifically indicated to consider menstrual blood whith word Artava. Physiological process of menstruation is governed by Doshas viz. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The proper ballenced state of these three Doshas cause normal menstral cycle while any sort of imballence causes abnormality.

Keywords: Artava, Dehaprakruti, Shonita, Bija, Raja, Lohita.