Prakriti & Dosha Assessment in Dubai

A Prakriti assessment (also called Prakriti analysis) is an Ayurvedic consultation that identifies your natural constitution (Prakriti) and your current imbalance (Vikriti) of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. At RamaCare in Jumeirah 1 it is done in person by Dr. Shamna Keloth Meethal (BAMS), takes 45–60 minutes and starts from AED 200.

A dosha test or quiz gives a first idea based on your body frame, digestion, sleep and temperament. An Ayurvedic doctor confirms it with pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), tongue and eye examination and a detailed history. Try the quiz on this page, then book an assessment to confirm.

The three doshas, known together as tridosha, are Vata (air and space) governs movement, Pitta (fire and water) governs digestion and metabolism, and Kapha (earth and water) governs structure and stability. Everyone has all three; most people have one or two that dominate.

Prakriti is the dosha balance you are born with and it stays largely the same. Vikriti is your current state, which changes with stress, diet, climate and routine. Ayurvedic advice aims to bring your Vikriti back towards your Prakriti.

Nadi Pariksha is the Ayurvedic method of reading the pulse at the wrist with three fingers to assess Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It is gentle and non-invasive, and it is one part of the assessment alongside the tongue, eyes and your history.

Ashtavidha Pariksha is the classical eight-fold Ayurvedic examination: pulse (Nadi), tongue (Jihva), eyes (Drik), touch (Sparsha), voice (Shabda), body build (Akriti), stools (Mala) and urine (Mutra). At RamaCare the last two are covered by questions; no samples are taken.

At RamaCare, Dr. Shamna reviews your health history, medicines, diet, sleep and stress, reads your pulse, examines your tongue, eyes and skin, and explains your Prakriti and current imbalance. You leave with diet and routine advice, therapy recommendations if needed, and a written plan when your needs call for one.

At RamaCare Polyclinic in Jumeirah 1, a Prakriti and dosha assessment with Dr. Shamna starts from AED 200 for 45–60 minutes. Any therapies recommended afterwards are priced separately and confirmed in writing before they start.

Dr. Shamna always explains your results. A written plan covering your dosha, diet, routine and any therapies is provided when your needs call for one, for example before Panchakarma or for a longer care plan.

An online dosha quiz is a useful start, but it relies on your own answers and often mixes your natural constitution with your current state. An in-person assessment adds pulse, tongue and eye examination and separates Prakriti from Vikriti.

Avoid the midday sun and very spicy, fried or sour food, do not skip meals, drink enough water, and favour cooling foods such as cucumber, coconut water and sweet fruits. Shirodhara is traditionally used to calm Pitta. Your plan depends on your assessment.

Keep regular meal and sleep times, favour warm, cooked and slightly oily food, stay warm in air-conditioned spaces and avoid rushing. Warm oil massage (Abhyanga) is traditionally used to calm Vata.

Stay active every day, choose lighter, warm meals with fewer sweets and dairy, avoid long daytime naps and keep a stimulating routine. Udwarthanam (herbal powder massage) is traditionally used for Kapha.

If you can, come in the morning without a heavy meal in the previous two hours, as the pulse is traditionally read before eating. Bring a list of your medicines and any recent test reports.

No. It is an Ayurvedic consultation, not a medical diagnosis. If Dr. Shamna suspects a medical problem, she will refer you to our general physician in the same building for tests.

Yes. Many people book simply to know their dosha and plan a diet and routine that suits them and the Dubai climate.

Dr. Shamna Keloth Meethal speaks English, Malayalam and Hindi. Other clinic staff also speak Arabic and Tagalog.

It depends on your policy. RamaCare works on a reimbursement basis: you pay at the clinic and we provide an itemised invoice for your claim.