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ABSTRACT In Ayurveda classical text Charkacharya has described nindita purusha (undesirable constitution) & Anindita constitution ( Desirable constitution) according to physical constitution in Ashtonindita chapter . These eight despicable person are Atidirgha ( very tall), Atihrsva (very short), Atigaura (very fair), Atikrushna (very dark), Atiloma (very hairy), Aloma (devoid of body hair), Atisthula (very obese) & Atikrisha(very lean). Charakacharya further states that Atisthula & Atikrisha can be treated hence Acharya has mentioned the management of these two only.

KEYWORDS Prashta purusha, Ashtonindita purusha, Atisthula, Atikrisha