CORRELATION OF PRAKRITI WITH RELATIVE LENGTH OF PALM IN MALE INDIVIDUALS: A CROSS- SECTIONAL STUDY

Background-Prakriti is the basic anatomical, physiological and psychological configuration of an individual formed at the time of birth. Anatomical structures, once formed as a manifestation of the natural tendency of Prakriti, are less variable and are easy to measure. In Ayurveda, measurements of various body entities (mass, volume, length) are referred to as Pramana Sharira. Sva-Angula Pramana is the unit used to measure an indi-vidual's length, which varies from person to person. In the Ayurvedic Samhita, the direct correlation between Prakriti and Pramana Sharira is not clearly stated. Because physical traits are less variable in adulthood, they may be used to determine Prakriti more efficiently, easily, and unbiasedly. This study aims better to understand the phenomena of Prakriti and Pramana sharira. Objectives- To review the relation between Prakriti and the relative length of the palm. Methods– The literary source for the present study was obtained from the library of CBPACS College. Conclusion- Average length of palm and average breadth of palm are higher in the Tridosha-ja Prakriti group in males.