Shravanti, S and Sharma, Sanketh V. and Sindhu, Amritha and Bhanu, Arun and Harikrishnan, M and Kukkupuni, Subrahmanya Kumar and Chethala N, Vishnuprasad and Chandrachari, Komal Prasad and Shouche, Yogesh and Garady, Lavanya and Shankar, Prasan
(2026)
Exploring the Prakriti (Body Constitution) of Stroke Patients: A Scoping Review From an Ayurvedic Perspective.
Cureus Journal of Medical Science, 18 (1).
ISSN 2168-8184
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The ever-rising burden of stroke is a major problem for developing nations with inadequate resources, such as India. Current strategies largely focus on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs); however, there is a growing need to shift toward predictive approaches that enable timely lifestyle modification and risk reduction. Ayurveda’s concept of Prakriti, the distinctive body constitution or psychosomatic temperament of an individual, offers a novel framework for understanding disease predisposition.
This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of studies that have examined the classification of Prakriti among stroke patients. Online search engines were used to conduct a literature search using both Sanskrit and English keywords, employing Boolean operators to combine relevant terms. Full-text articles on stroke, hemiplegia, or Pakshaghata were retrieved, screened, and included based on the presence of Prakriti analysis.
A total of 27 studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising 13 randomized controlled or quasi-experimental studies, 12 case studies or case reports, and 2 cross-sectional studies. Across these studies, Vata-dominant Prakriti (Vataja, Vata-Pittaja, or Vata-Kaphaja) was reported in 24 out of 27 studies, either independently or in combination with another Dosha. Only three studies reported a predominance of other constitutions.
This scoping review highlights a notable gap in existing stroke research, wherein Prakriti assessment is frequently overlooked. Integrating Prakriti-based profiling into predictive medicine may enhance individualized stroke risk assessment and contribute to more personalized preventive strategies. |
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School of Humanities > Others |
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Schools > Humanities |
| Date Deposited: |
20 May 2026 07:05 |
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20 May 2026 07:05 |
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10.7759/cureus.102368 |
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http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/3332 |
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