Validation of questionnaire on Meda Sara Pareeksha - A Multicentric Study

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the most renowned traditional systems of medicine that has survived and flourished from ages till date. There are many avenues still to be explored by the researchers, practitioners and experts in the field who carry the responsibility of keeping the traditional systems of medicine alive and contributing to their growth in the future. It follows an individual focused treatment strategy. Sara is described as ‘Vishudhataro Dhatu’^[1] meaning best quality of the Dhatu and is one among Dashavidha Pareeksha.^[2] This work is intended for revalidating of concept of Sara Pareeksha to the contemporary era aimed at its reachable equality in perception without losing its meaning. Very few works are done on Sara Pareeksha and no known works consummate on the questionnaire designing, detailed assessment of Meda Sara. Need of standardization of basic principles like Sara concept should be supported with solid evidence using contemporary parameters. Scientific and statistical validation of questionnaire on assessment of Sara Pareeksha, showed relevance in effective and efficient examination of Sara Pareeksha.