Abstract

CONCEPT OF PRAKRITI AND ASSESSMENT OF AGNI AND KOSHTHA W.S.R. TO DEHA PRAKRITI

Dr. Twinkal Pramar*, Prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Dr. Kishorilal Sharma, Dr. Rekh Raj Meena, Dr. Ayushi Nigam and Dr. Iqbal Gauri Khan

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Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient science having holistic approach towards prevention of disease and health care management. Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, Koshtha, Prakriti are some important concepts of Ayurveda. Prakriti which is the basic constitution of an individual is today reflected under the name of human genomics which has attracted a significant interest of we people. The thought of inheritance of physical structures, physiological activities and pattern, emotional behavior and social relationship from generation to generation is explained by Prakriti. Prakriti is form at the time of conception and remain unchanged throughout the life right from birth till death. Just like Prakriti, Agni and Koshtha is also important concept in Ayurveda. Ayurveda considers that Dehagni is the cause of life, health, nourishment, energy which is responsible for all vital function of our body. Its absence in the body leads to death.[1] Hence, Agni is said to be the base (mool) of life. The nature of the digestive tract or hollow body portions, known as Koshtha, symbolizes bowel movement, the passage of food and feces via the alimentary canal, and stool evacuation. Koshtha is included in Abhyantararogamarga. Assessment of Koshtha and Agni is important for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Agni and Koshtha of an individual are decided on the base of Prakriti.

Keywords: Prakriti, Deha prakriti, Agni, Koshtha.