Abstract:
Prakriti (Psycho-somatic constitution of the body) is specific
composition of humors (dosha) that is permanent throughout the life.
The psycho-somatic type of an individual depends on the tribasic
functional factor (vata, pitta, or kapha) that dominates in the
reproductive elements sperm and ovum (sukillam and sonitam) during
conception. A good knowledge of prakriti is essential for the treatment
and management. Therefore, in the present study was developing the
standard tool for Prakriti assessment based on considering several
aspects of the body constitutions in Indigenous Medicine. It is a
Descriptive literature review related study was conducted from November 2011 to
January 2012. Data were collected from the related past and recent Traditional text books and
other documents from Jaffna/ Sri Lanka. Prakriti Assessment tool was developed by
considering only thirty-three selected categories, and 60 subdivisions. This standard Prakriti
assessment tool developed in this present study to be confirming the correct Prakriti. Hence,
the developed assessment tool can be used not only in the health volunteers but also in
clinical practices for the clinical validation.
