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These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘pramanatah pariksha’. [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94] | These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘pramanatah pariksha’. [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94] | ||
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1. Anguli pramana (measurements by fingers) | 1. Anguli pramana (measurements by fingers) | ||
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2. Anjali Pramana (measurements by cup hallow formed by joining palms together) | 2. Anjali Pramana (measurements by cup hallow formed by joining palms together) | ||
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====1. Anguli pramana==== | |||
The anguli pramana of body, body parts or organs mentioned by Ayurveda scholars are as follows: | The anguli pramana of body, body parts or organs mentioned by Ayurveda scholars are as follows: | ||
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====2. Anjali pramana'''==== | |||
Ayurveda scholars described the volume of certain body components in anjali pramana. The quantities mentioned are their maximum normal quantity. A study conducted in India found that the measure of one anjali for a woman is approximately 100 ml & for a man is approximately 135 ml.[vii] | Ayurveda scholars described the volume of certain body components in anjali pramana. The quantities mentioned are their maximum normal quantity. A study conducted in India found that the measure of one anjali for a woman is approximately 100 ml & for a man is approximately 135 ml.[vii] | ||