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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]

'''Types'''

===Types===

1.     Anguli pramana (measurements by fingers)

1.     Anguli pramana (measurements by fingers)

2.     Anjali Pramana (measurements by cup hallow formed by joining palms together)

2.     Anjali Pramana (measurements by cup hallow formed by joining palms together)

'''Assessment criteria'''

===Assessment criteria===

'''1.     Anguli pramana'''

====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:

'''2.     Anjali pramana'''

====2.     Anjali pramana'''====

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]