Ayurveda believes that each individual is born with a definite constitution which is governed by the qualities of parent gametes, time of fertilization, environment, diet and behaviour of mother during pregnancy etc. This Prakruti determines natural health and displays normal life activities and is always same throughout the life.

Prakruthi not only shows characters of the parents it also carry certain genetic ailment or hereditary diseases. Every individual is a product of these elements and has specific body structure, definite temperament of mind, skin colour, immunity towards diseases and so on.

• Vata Prakruti
• Pitta Prakruti
• Kapha Prakruti
• Vata-Pitta Prakruti
• Pitta-Kapha Prakruti
• Kapha-vata Prakruti
• Vata-Pitta-Kapha 
• Prakruti (Same Dose Prakruti)

The knowledge of Prakruthi helps a physician calculate and design the treatment strategies or therapeutic measures that should be employed to overcome individual diseases.