Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF PRAKRITI ASSESSMENT IN CHILDREN

*Dr. Apeksha Panwar and Prof. Dr. Neeraj Srivastava

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Abstract

Ayurveda an ancient system of medicine holds a unique concept to describe the basic constitution of an individual i.e Prakriti. In Ayurveda, this genetic constitution of an individual which is constant throughout the life ia called Prakriti. The knowledge of Prakriti is essential to evaluate individual physiological and psychological traits. Like adults, assessment of Prakritiin children is essential to evaluate susceptibility to specific disease, its diagnosis, prevention and treatment. In ancient ayurvedic literature, several criteria has been described for Prakriti assessment in adults. But as far as children and infants are concerned no detailed description is available. Prakriti can be determined as physiological and psychological characteristics specified in ayurvedic texts. The Prakriti of children can be assessed by using a validated questionnaire based on physical, physiological and psychological characteristics. Psychological traits can consider as Prakriti assessment parameters after ten years of age. The aim of this article is to explore the core concept of Prakriti and to evaluate prakriti of children by using a validated questionnaire based on various physical and physiological traits.

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