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Bringing Evidence Basis to Decision Making in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Prakriti (Constitution) Analysis in Ayurveda

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Following a preliminary acquaintance with Ayurvedic fundamentals and also to their possible scientific correlates, more comprehensive and conclusive studies are required to be planned for underpinning any possible application of prakriti to routine clinical practice. The empirical conceptualization of prakriti, supported through biochemical and genomic studies, can prove to be of value in the customization of therapy as per the actual need of the individual. This is discussed from the viewpoint of evidence-based decisions.

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  1. Department of Kaya Chikitsa, State Ayurvedic College and Hospital, University of Lucknow, Tulsi Das Marg, Lucknow, 226004, India

    Sanjeev Rastogi

  2. Divisions of Oral Biology and Medicine, and Associated Clinical Specialties (Joint), University of California at Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, CHS 63-090, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1668, USA

    Francesco Chiappelli

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Rastogi, S., Chiappelli, F. (2010). Bringing Evidence Basis to Decision Making in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Prakriti (Constitution) Analysis in Ayurveda. In: Chiappelli, F. (eds) Evidence-Based Practice: Toward Optimizing Clinical Outcomes. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-05025-1_7

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