Assessment of asthi ghanatha in different prakruti w.s.r to bone mineral density

Abstract

The Dosha, Dhatu and Malas are the fundamental aspect of body, they have close relationship with each other, increase or decrease state of one will causes the increase or decrease state of others. Dhatu signifies the function of Dharana, Asthi dhatu is Parthiva pradhana mahabhouta, which has more firm and provides supports to other tissues. The Peoples are born with various proportions of dosha, their body constitution is referred accordingly. Prakruti plays a vital role in determining the structural and functional quality of dhatu. There are so many variations in both the physical and mental characters of an individual based on the Prakruti, the variations are seen in relation with height, weight, body built, intelligence etc. which is identified by the description of specific characteristic feature of an individual person explained by all Acharyas. “Sara samhata sthira shareer” “Sukumara avadada gatra mrdu anga” “Rooksha apachita alpa shareer” This are the different quotation indicates, the persons possess different nature both physically and mentally as per the predominance of Prakruti. This research work is aimed to evaluate, if there any relationship between Asthi Ghanatha and different Prakruti.