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'''Types'''+'''Assessment criteria'''+'''1. Anguli pramana'''+'''2. Anjali pramana'''+
These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘pramanatah pariksha’. [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94]
These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘pramanatah pariksha’. [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94]
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1. Anguli pramana (measurements by fingers)
1. Anguli pramana (measurements by fingers)
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2. Anjali Pramana (measurements by cup hallow formed by joining palms together)
2. Anjali Pramana (measurements by cup hallow formed by joining palms together)
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−====1. Anguli pramana====
The anguli pramana of body, body parts or organs mentioned by Ayurveda scholars are as follows:
The anguli pramana of body, body parts or organs mentioned by Ayurveda scholars are as follows:
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Ayurveda scholars described the volume of certain body components in anjali pramana. The quantities mentioned are their maximum normal quantity. A study conducted in India found that the measure of one anjali for a woman is approximately 100 ml & for a man is approximately 135 ml.[vii]
Ayurveda scholars described the volume of certain body components in anjali pramana. The quantities mentioned are their maximum normal quantity. A study conducted in India found that the measure of one anjali for a woman is approximately 100 ml & for a man is approximately 135 ml.[vii]