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'''Somatic constitution'''

'''Somatic constitution'''

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<p style="text-align:justify;">The Sanskrit word ‘Prakriti’ denotes "nature". It’s the "natural tendency" of a person's constitution. [[Ayurveda]] system defined ‘deha prakriti’ as the somatic constitution (Code:VA-2888).<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda</ref> It makes each person unique in terms of anatomical, physiological, and psychological characteristics. It is determined not just by an individual's genetic composition received from parents. But additional elements(epigenetic factors) also play significant role. These factors are dietary and lifestyle habits of the mother during pregnancy (matu aahara-vihara), time scale(kala), health status of uterus(garbhashaya), and  basic elements([[mahabhuta]] vikara).

The Sanskrit word ‘Prakriti’ denotes "nature". It’s the "natural tendency" of a person's constitution. [[Ayurveda]] system defined ‘deha prakriti’ as the somatic constitution (Code:VA-2888).<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda</ref> It makes each person unique in terms of anatomical, physiological, and psychological characteristics. It is determined not just by an individual's genetic composition received from parents. But additional elements(epigenetic factors) also play significant role. These factors are dietary and lifestyle habits of the mother during pregnancy (matu aahara-vihara), time scale(kala), health status of uterus(garbhashaya), and  basic elements([[mahabhuta]] vikara).

 

In [[Ayurveda]], people are classified based on the presence of three elements known as "[[dosha]]." These are biological, functional units that help to understand both normalcy ([[prakriti]]) and abnormalities (vikriti) in an individual. The three [[dosha]] are [[vata]], the source of kinetic or movements; [[pitta]] represents the body's metabolism and transformation; and [[kapha]] as a source of potential energy represents the body's growth and maintenance.<ref name=Prasher>Prasher B, Aggarwal S, Mandal AK, Sethi TP, Deshmukh SR, Purohit SG, Sengupta S, Khanna S, et al. Whole genome expression and biochemical correlates of extreme constitutional types defined in Ayurveda. J. Transl. Med.2008:6. 1–12.</ref> These physiological principles are closely related to the phenotype of an individual. This article describes the concept and practical utility of deha prakriti (somatic constitution) in healthcare.  </p>

In [[Ayurveda]], people are classified based on the presence of three elements known as "[[dosha]]." These are biological, functional units that help to understand both normalcy ([[prakriti]]) and abnormalities (vikriti) in an individual. The three [[dosha]] are [[vata]], the source of kinetic or movements; [[pitta]] represents the body's metabolism and transformation; and [[kapha]] as a source of potential energy represents the body's growth and maintenance.<ref name=Prasher>Prasher B, Aggarwal S, Mandal AK, Sethi TP, Deshmukh SR, Purohit SG, Sengupta S, Khanna S, et al. Whole genome expression and biochemical correlates of extreme constitutional types defined in Ayurveda. J. Transl. Med.2008:6. 1–12.</ref> These physiological principles are closely related to the phenotype of an individual. This article describes the concept and practical utility of deha prakriti (somatic constitution) in healthcare.   

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|data2 =Bhojani M.K.¹, Tanwar Ankur kumar¹

|data2 =Bhojani M.K.¹, Tanwar Ankur Kumar¹

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|data7 = December 17, 2021

 

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=== Prakriti classification as per era===

=== Prakriti classification as per era===

[[File:Kala_and_its_subtype_classification.png|500px|'''Image 1: Kala and its subtype classification'''|thumb]]

[[File:Kala_and_its_subtype_classification.png|500px|'''Image 1: Kala and its subtypes'''|thumb]]

Prakriti was categorized by Kashyapa based on time (kala).  An individual's personality concerning his birth in a typical century or yuga. Kala is classified into two types: auspicious (shubha) and inauspicious(ashubha).

Prakriti was categorized by Kashyapa based on time (kala).  An individual's personality concerning his birth in a typical century or yuga. Kala is classified into two types: auspicious (shubha) and inauspicious(ashubha).

===Un-changeable nature===

===Un-changeable nature===

[[File:Prakruti_perifery_and_core.png|500px|'''Image 2: Prakriti periphery and core'''|thumb]]

[[File:Prakriti periphery and core 1.png|300px|'''Image 2: Prakriti periphery and core'''|thumb]]

When any of the formative components is disrupted by inner and outside environmental variables, then prakriti spontaneously responds in the form of transient changes in the intensity of phenotypic expressions associated with [[vata]], [[pitta]] or [[kapha dosha]]. The [[dosha]] balance is influenced by changes in the environment including diurnal & seasonal variations. This change is in the intensity (quantitative) of expression rather than a change in the nature of expression (qualitative). However, a dynamic equilibrium of its constituent [[dosha]] is always maintained. [[Dosha]] predominant features in the particular time of day, night and season are also observed in the person irrespective of the prakriti. But it doesn’t mean the prakriti of the person is changed. This is merely a transitory change in the periphery of the prakriti. Prakriti's core does not alter. Death is indicated by a change in prakriti's core.[Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/77]

When any of the formative components is disrupted by inner and outside environmental variables, then prakriti spontaneously responds in the form of transient changes in the intensity of phenotypic expressions associated with [[vata]], [[pitta]] or [[kapha dosha]]. The [[dosha]] balance is influenced by changes in the environment including diurnal & seasonal variations. This change is in the intensity (quantitative) of expression rather than a change in the nature of expression (qualitative). However, a dynamic equilibrium of its constituent [[dosha]] is always maintained. [[Dosha]] predominant features in the particular time of day, night and season are also observed in the person irrespective of the prakriti. But it doesn’t mean the prakriti of the person is changed. This is merely a transitory change in the periphery of the prakriti. Prakriti's core does not alter. Death is indicated by a change in prakriti's core.[Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/77]

===Non-harmful nature===

===Non-harmful nature===

The dominance of [[dosha]] in determination of prakriti is normal. The [[dosha]] predominance of prakriti represented by specific qualities is never destructive to the own trait in any manner, but rather stands out as a distinct, recognizable quality of that person. But this predominance of [[dosha]] is always susceptible to abnormalities (vikriti) of corresponding [[dosha]]. The diet and lifestyle provoking similar [[dosha]] as that in prakriti makes the person susceptible to diseases of that [[dosha]]. Therefore, the prakriti having single [[dosha]] dominance (vataladya) is always prone to diseases.  The inherent [[dosha]] dominance in prakriti up to a certain limit is not harmful. Just like the inherent toxin in animals is not harmful to the creature itself.[Su.Sa. Sharira sthana 4/78]<ref name=Susruta/> [A. Hr. Sutra sthana 1/9]<ref name=Hridaya/>

The dominance of [[dosha]] in determination of prakriti is normal up to a certain level. The [[dosha]] predominance of prakriti represented by specific qualities is never destructive to the own trait in any manner, but rather stands out as a distinct, recognizable quality of that person. But this predominance of [[dosha]] is always susceptible to abnormalities (vikriti) of corresponding [[dosha]]. The diet and lifestyle provoking similar [[dosha]] as that in prakriti makes the person susceptible to diseases of that [[dosha]]. Therefore, the prakriti having single [[dosha]] dominance (vataladya) is always prone to diseases.  The inherent [[dosha]] dominance in prakriti up to a certain limit is not harmful. Just like the inherent toxin in animals is not harmful to the creature itself.[Su.Sa. Sharira sthana 4/78]<ref name=Susruta/> [A. Hr. Sutra sthana 1/9]<ref name=Hridaya/>

==Characteristic features of [[dosha]] specific prakriti==

==Characteristic features of [[dosha]] specific prakriti==

There is a close link between [[vata]]-[[kapha]] and [[kapha]] prakriti and risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia), insulin resistance, and immune markers.<ref>Mahalle NP, Kulkarni MV, Pendse NM, Naik SS. Association of constitutional type of Ayurveda with cardiovascular risk factors, inflammatory markers and insulin resistance. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2012;3:150-7.</ref>There is a very strong link between prakriti (Kapha/KaphaPittaja) and type 2 diabetes.<ref>Gupta A, Ali A, Tewari P, Agrawal NK, Patel R, Byadgi PS. Association of Kaphaja and Kapha Pittaja Prakriti and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T allele with type 2 diabetes. Ayu2018;39:146-50.</ref>

There is a close link between [[vata]]-[[kapha]] and [[kapha]] prakriti and risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia), insulin resistance, and immune markers.<ref>Mahalle NP, Kulkarni MV, Pendse NM, Naik SS. Association of constitutional type of Ayurveda with cardiovascular risk factors, inflammatory markers and insulin resistance. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2012;3:150-7.</ref>There is a very strong link between prakriti (Kapha/KaphaPittaja) and type 2 diabetes.<ref>Gupta A, Ali A, Tewari P, Agrawal NK, Patel R, Byadgi PS. Association of Kaphaja and Kapha Pittaja Prakriti and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T allele with type 2 diabetes. Ayu2018;39:146-50.</ref>

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== Related articles ==

== Related articles ==

[[Prakriti]], [[Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya]], [[Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana Adhyaya]]

[[Prakriti]],[[Manas prakriti]], [[Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya]], [[Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana Adhyaya]]