Prakrithi |
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Prakriti is the natural
thridosha constitution of the body which results from the
predominance of Doshas right from the moment of conception of
a person.
Based on the permutations and combinations
of the three Doshas, seven types of constitutions can be
formed. |
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Vatha |
| v |
Pitta |
| v |
Kapha |
| v |
Vatha-Pitta |
| v |
Vatha-Kapha |
| v |
Pitta-Kapha |
| v |
Sannipatha or balanced
constitution (Sama Prakriti). |
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Doshic constitution takes shape
right from the moment of conception. The types are classified
by their predominance. A purely single Dosha constitution is
seldom found and a balanced constitution, though extremely
good, is also rare. |
Constitution
Chart |
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| PHYSICAL
FEATURES |
VATHA |
PITTA |
KAPHA |
| Body
frame |
Lean
& thin. |
Moderate.
|
Large
& thick. |
| Body
weight |
Low.
|
Moderate.
|
Overweight. |
| Skin |
Dry,
rough, cool, black, brown. |
Soft,
oily, warm, fair, yellowish, red. |
Thick,
oily, cool, pale, white, glistening. |
| Hair |
Dry,
rough, brittle, blackish, brown. |
Soft,
oily, early grey, baldness, yellow, red. |
Thick, oily, wavy, dark, glistening, white. |
| Teeth
|
Irregular, protruded, crooked, thin gums, tendency
towards tooth decay. |
Regular,
moderate, soft, gums, yellowish. |
Regular, strong, white, healthy. |
| Eyes
|
Small,
dull, attractive, brown, black iris. |
Medium,
sharp, penetrating, green, grey, yellowish iris. |
Big,
blue iris, thick eyelashes. |
| Joints
|
Bony
markings seen. |
Just
visible. |
Not
seen. |
| Musculature |
Slender but hard. |
Loose. |
Firm,
stout. |
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| FUNCTIONAL
FACTORS |
VATHA |
PITTA |
KAPHA |
| Appetite
|
Variable,
scanty. |
Good,
excessive. |
Low,
but steady. |
| Thirst
|
Variable. |
Excessive. |
Less. |
| Sweating
|
Variable.
|
Excessive. |
Less. |
| Sleep |
Scanty, interrupted. |
Moderate,
4-6 hours, slightly disturbed. |
More
than 6 hours, sound. |
| Taste
they like |
Sweet,
sour, salty. |
Sweet,
bitter astringent. |
Pungent,
bitter, astringent |
| Elimination |
Irregular, dry, hard, constipated. |
Regular,
soft, oily, loose. |
Regular,
oily. |
| Physical
Activity |
Fast &
very active. |
Medium. |
Lethargic
and slow. |
| Sexual
Vitality |
Less. |
Moderate. |
Good. |
| Pulse |
Thready
and weak. |
Jumping
. |
Broad &
slow. |
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| PSYCHOLOGICAL
FACTORS |
VATHA |
PITTA |
KAPHA |
| Emotional
temperament |
Unpredictable,
anxious, insecure. |
Irritable,
aggressive, greedy, jealous. |
Calm,
quiet. |
| Mind
|
Restless,
active. |
Aggressive,
intelligent. |
Calm. |
| Faith |
Changeable. |
Fanatic. |
Steady. |
| Memory
|
Recent
- good;
remote - poor. |
Sharp. |
Slow
but prolonged. |
| Interests |
Recreation,
dance, drama, cultural activities. |
Dress
and ornaments. |
Philosophical topics. |
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