Short Review Article - The Factors Affecting the Formation of Prakriti

Ayurveda is a science of life. It is the oldest science that originated in India many years ago. It gives the knowledge of Longevity. Ayurveda considers health to be more than just the lack of disease. Ayurveda provides numerous theories for this, one of which is Prakriti. Prakriti is made at the union of sperm and ovum at birth. But there are many factors which are affecting it. Once Prakriti is made, it cannot be changed during its lifetime. There might be alterations, but the original Prakriti always stays the same. This paper briefly reviews the factors affecting Prakriti formation.