Abstract

ROLE OF PRAKRITI PARIKSHANA IN PERSONALIZED HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN AYURVEDA

*Dr. Shubham Tayade, Dr. Uttam Bande

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Abstract

Prakriti Parikshana, constitutional evaluation on the basis of Dosha predominance, forms the very foundation of Ayurvedic individualized medicine that resonates with contemporary ideas of precision health. It offers an in-depth understanding of a person's physiological, psychological, and genetic makeup, thus supporting personalized strategies for health promotion and disease management. This review integrates traditional Ayurvedic views and current biomedical evidence to elucidate clinical and scientific significance of Prakriti Parikshana. Literature from ancient classics like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya as well as peerreviewed articles from contemporary databases like PubMed and Scopus were extensively reviewed. The review showed that Prakriti-based assessment allows personalized dietary and lifestyle counselling, directs pharmacological and Panchakarma management, and aids in predicting disease susceptibility. New Ayurgenomic studies illustrate that certain Prakriti subtypes have unique biochemical, immunologic, and genetic characteristics, validating the biological basis of Ayurvedic individualization. In addition, standardized test formats like the CCRAS and CSIR-IGIB formats enhance objectivity and clinical reproducibility. Incorporating Prakriti Parikshana into contemporary preventive and predictive medicine provides a scientific, holistic approach to maximizing health, minimizing disease risk, and facilitating personalized therapeutic options. This strategy fills the void between old Ayurvedic knowledge and contemporary biomedicine, making Prakriti a measurable phenotype and an important model of personalized medicine.

Keywords: Prakriti Parikshana, Dosha, Personalized medicine, Ayurveda, Ayurgenomics, Preventive health, Disease management.