Understanding the Nadi Vijnana (Pulse diagnosis) with special reference to Modern Science

  • Dr. Girish Ashok Kulkarni Consulting physician, Specialist in Diabetes and Hypertension, Indira Aarogyadhama, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Keywords: Dashavidha Pariksha, Ashtasthana Pariksha, Nadi Pariksha, Pulse Diagnosis

Abstract

‘Rogamaadou Parikshet Tato Anantaram Aushadham’ is the method of treatment as told by Aachrya Charaka. So it is important to examine the disease first. For that various tools are given by Ayurveda like Dashvdhapariksha, Ashtasthanpariksha etc. From the Ashtasthana Pariksha one important point is Nadi Pariksha. It is very easy and patients friendly also. So, after coming towards physician, the first investigation is Nadi Pariksha. Here it is small attempt made to explain the Nadi Pariksha in relation to modern medicine pulse examination science.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1189
Published: 2021-02-28
How to Cite
Dr. Girish Ashok Kulkarni. (2021). Understanding the Nadi Vijnana (Pulse diagnosis) with special reference to Modern Science. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(01), 107-111. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1189
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