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A Classical Review on Ashtanindita Purusha

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Acharya Charaka describes certain bodily constitutions as undesirable due to their deviation from sama sharira pramana and their association with impaired physiological functioning. These constitutions are collectively termed Ashtanindita Purusha. Based exclusively on the Sanskrit textual content of Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana chapter 21, this review analyses the conceptual foundation, classification, and clinical implications of these eight somatic types, highlighting their relevance in assessment of bala, agni, vyadhi kshamatva, and therapeutic planning.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19276296

Author: Lakshmi Mahajan*

Language: English

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7142072110

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