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Prakriti - BAMS First Professional (Kriya Sharir)

Prakriti means an individual's natural constitution, formed at conception and generally stable throughout life. It reflects the relative predominance of the three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
The current BAMS first-professional syllabus includes: derivation, definitions and synonyms of Prakriti; intrauterine and extrauterine factors influencing Deha Prakriti; its classification and features; and Manasa Prakriti. Prakriti assessment is also a practical competency.

Definition

  • Pra = before/beginning
  • Kriti = creation or formation
  • Hence, Prakriti is the original or innate constitution of an individual.
In Ayurveda, it is described as the state of equilibrium or relative predominance of Doshas established at the time of Shukra-Shonita samyoga (fertilization).

Factors determining Deha Prakriti

  1. Shukra-Shonita Prakriti - nature of sperm and ovum
  2. Kala-garbhashaya Prakriti - time/season and uterine environment
  3. Matu ahara-vihara Prakriti - mother's diet and lifestyle during pregnancy
  4. Mahabhuta vikara Prakriti - predominance of Panchamahabhutas
  5. Other intrauterine factors including maternal physical and mental state.

Types of Deha Prakriti

There are seven main types:
TypeDosha predominance
VatajaVata
PittajaPitta
KaphajaKapha
Vata-PittajaVata + Pitta
Pitta-KaphajaPitta + Kapha
Kapha-VatajaKapha + Vata
Sama/TridoshajaVata + Pitta + Kapha in relative balance
The Sama Prakriti is traditionally regarded as the most balanced type.

Characteristic features

PrakritiCommon features
VatajaLean body, dry skin/hair, cold intolerance, variable appetite, quick activity and speech, light sleep, tendency to anxiety, constipation and fatigue
PittajaModerate build, warm body, sharp appetite, sweating, reddish/fair complexion, sharp intellect, irritability, tendency to thirst, acidity and heat intolerance
KaphajaStrong or broad build, smooth/oily skin, slow but steady activity, good endurance, deep sleep, calm temperament, slow appetite, tendency to weight gain and sluggishness
DwandwajaMixed features of the two predominant Doshas
SamaBalanced physical and mental traits, good adaptability and resistance according to Ayurvedic teaching

Manasa Prakriti

Mental constitution is classified into three broad groups:
  1. Sattvika Prakriti
    • Knowledge, courage, purity, self-control, good memory and balanced behavior.
  2. Rajasa Prakriti
    • Anger, ambition, restlessness, ego, jealousy, excessive desire and emotional reactivity.
  3. Tamasa Prakriti
    • Inertia, ignorance, excessive sleep, fear, dullness and lack of initiative.

Importance of Prakriti

Prakriti is important for:
  • Selecting appropriate Ahara and Vihara
  • Understanding individual susceptibility to Dosha aggravation
  • Prevention through personalized regimen
  • Planning Shodhana and Shamana measures in Ayurvedic practice
  • Prognosis and understanding an individual's strength or tolerance
  • Practical examination through Prakriti Parikshana

Short exam answer

Prakriti is the innate psycho-somatic constitution of an individual, determined mainly by Dosha predominance at the time of conception. Deha Prakriti is classified into seven types: Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Vata-Pittaja, Pitta-Kaphaja, Kapha-Vataja and Sama/Tridoshaja. Manasa Prakriti is of Sattvika, Rajasa and Tamasa types. Its assessment helps in personalized diet, lifestyle, prevention and treatment according to Ayurvedic principles.
For BAMS exams, write the answer in this order: Nirukti - definition - causative factors - classification - lakshanas - Manasa Prakriti - importance.

Tablet for severe neck pain

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NHS neck pain self care painkillers emergency symptoms

For severe neck pain, do not start a strong prescription tablet without an examination because pain can sometimes come from nerve compression, injury, or infection.
For a typical muscle strain or stiff neck, an adult can usually consider:
  • Paracetamol (acetaminophen): 500-1,000 mg every 4-6 hours as needed. Maximum 4,000 mg in 24 hours, but use a lower limit or seek pharmacist advice if you have liver disease, drink alcohol heavily, are older/frail, or take other products containing paracetamol.
  • Ibuprofen: 200-400 mg with food, up to three times daily if appropriate. Do not take it if you have stomach ulcer/bleeding, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, are on blood thinners, have NSAID-sensitive asthma, or are pregnant. Do not combine it with other anti-inflammatory pain tablets such as diclofenac or naproxen.
Use heat or cold packs, avoid heavy lifting, and make gentle neck movements rather than wearing a collar routinely. The NHS neck-pain guidance supports paracetamol or ibuprofen along with heat/cold and gentle exercises.
Seek urgent medical care today if pain followed an accident, or if you have arm/leg weakness, numbness, trouble walking, loss of hand coordination, severe headache, fever, dizziness, double vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, or bladder/bowel changes. These warning features are highlighted in NHS hospital guidance.
If the pain is truly severe, spreads down an arm, or is not helped by these measures, see a clinician promptly rather than escalating tablets yourself.

How can I relieve neck pain with safe home exercises?

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NHS neck pain exercises chin tuck neck rotation shoulder blade squeeze

For uncomplicated neck stiffness or muscle strain, gentle movement is usually safer than complete rest. Exercise should feel like a mild stretch or ache, not sharp, worsening, or radiating pain.

Simple home routine

Do this 2-3 times daily. Sit upright in a supportive chair, relax your shoulders, and move slowly.
  1. Chin tuck
    • Look straight ahead.
    • Gently draw your chin backward, as if making a small double chin. Do not look down.
    • Hold 3-5 seconds, then relax.
    • Repeat 8-10 times.
  2. Neck rotation
    • Slowly turn your head to look over your right shoulder, only as far as comfortable.
    • Return to the centre and repeat left.
    • Hold each side 3-5 seconds.
    • Repeat 5-10 times each side.
  3. Side bend
    • Keeping your shoulders down, slowly bring your right ear toward your right shoulder. Do not raise the shoulder.
    • Return to centre, then do the left side.
    • Hold 3-5 seconds.
    • Repeat 5-10 times each side.
  4. Shoulder-blade squeeze
    • Sit or stand tall.
    • Gently pull your shoulder blades back and down, without shrugging.
    • Hold 5 seconds.
    • Repeat 10 times.
  5. Shoulder rolls
    • Roll both shoulders slowly backward in a circle.
    • Repeat 10 times, then forward 10 times if comfortable.
A trial of supervised exercise or physiotherapy, including neck stretches and shoulder exercises, is supported for neck pain in Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, p. 2305. An NHS exercise sheet similarly advises gentle chin tucks and rotations, with pain-free movement and 10 repetitions.

Helpful habits

  • Apply a warm pack for 15-20 minutes before exercises if the muscles feel tight. Use a cloth barrier.
  • Avoid long periods looking down at a phone or laptop. Take a movement break every 30-45 minutes.
  • Keep the screen at eye level and shoulders relaxed.
  • Use a low, supportive pillow. Avoid sleeping on your stomach if it twists your neck.
  • Do not force stretches, crack/manipulate your neck, or use heavy resistance while pain is severe.

Stop exercising and seek urgent medical care

Get urgent assessment if you have neck pain after a significant fall, accident, or blow; or pain with arm/leg weakness, increasing numbness, clumsy hands, walking or balance difficulty, severe headache, fever, dizziness, double vision, speech/swallowing difficulty, chest pain, or bladder/bowel changes.
If pain spreads down the arm, persists beyond a few weeks, or the exercises consistently aggravate it, arrange an in-person assessment with a clinician or physiotherapist.
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