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.
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