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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Volume  5, Issue 3, July - September 2012, Pages 151-156
 

Review Article

Prakriti and Quantity of Semen: An Observational Clinical Study

V.G.Huddar, B.S.Prasad

*MD (KC), (PhD), Lecturer, Department of Kayachikitsa, KLEUBMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belgaum. **MD (KC), PhD, Principal, KLEUBMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belgaum.

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Abstract

Prakriti is the genomic configuration of an individual by birth. Seven no of Prakritis are explained where every individual Prakriti have specific laxanas (characters). Kapha Prakriti person will have more quantity of semen compared to Pitta and Vata Prakriti person. Hence in this study, Prakriti was assessed in 33 apparently healthy individuals concerned to semen quality by using a special questionnaire and correlated with their semen quantity. Statistical analysis shown Kapha prakriti persons will have more quantity of semen. Vata prakriti will have less semen quantity and Pitta prakriti will hav moderate quantity of semen as compared to Kapha prakriti. 

Key words: Prakriti; Types of Prakriti; Prabhuta shukra; Semen analysis; Quantity of semen. 


Corresponding Author : V.G.Huddar