Abstract

A STUDY ON CORELATION OF PRAKRITI AND RITUGATA VYADHIES W.S.R. TO SHISHIR RITU

Dr. Ankita Nautiyal*

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Abstract

Background: Prakriti of a human which is the peculiar and produced by predominance of three Dosha Such features are acquired by birth and remain with the particular individual throughout life. According to classics Vata Prakriti individuals possess Alpa Bala and are more susceptible to various kinds of diseases when compared to Pitta and Kapha Prakriti. Susceptibility to the diseases by an individual is closely related to the Ritu so, there is inanimate relationship between the Prakriti, Vikara, Kala and Bala. Dosha aggravates in person in Ritu. Among six Ritu, Shishir Ritu is unique which marks the commencement of the Adana Kala, leads to changes in the Dosha sthiti in the body. Here an attempt is made to know the extent of susceptibility of different Prakriti persons to Vyadhis in Shishir Ritu. Aim: A Study on Corelation of Praktiti and Ritugata Vyadhies w.s.r. to Shishir Ritu Methodology: The study was conducted among the students of Himalyiya Ayurvedic College Dehradun. 50 students each Vata, Pitta and Kapha Pradhana Prakriti were selected. The susceptibility of the individuals to diseases in Shishir Ritu (in the beginning, middle and at the end) was noted using three questionnaires fulfilling the objectives. Results: The results showed Vata Pradhana Prakriti individuals are more susceptible to vyadhis in Shishir Ritu when compared to Pitta Pradhana and Kapha Pradhana Prakriti individuals. Conclusion: The study establishes that Vata Pradhana Prakriti persons are more susceptible to Vyadhis in Shishir ritu than the Pitta and Kapha Pradhana Prakriti individual.

Keywords: Prakriti, Ritu, Vyadhi.