A Critical Review on Tail Bindu Mutra Pariksha in Ayurveda

Rashmi Bairwa; Surekha Kamath; Prabhjot Kaur; Srinidhi Shetty; Reetu Sharma

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.6.27

Rashmi Bairwa Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda (De- Novo), Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Surekha Kamath Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda (De- Novo), Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Prabhjot Kaur Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda (De- Novo), Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Srinidhi Shetty Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda (De- Novo), Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Reetu Sharma Associate Professor, Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda (De- Novo), Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.6.27

Keywords: Ayurveda, Tail Bindu Mutra Pariksha, prognosis

Abstract

Ayurveda, as a comprehensive system of medicine, goes beyond merely treating diseases; it encompasses a lifestyle that emphasizes harmony between the body, mind, and spirit. Central to this approach is the concept of disease prevention, which is considered the primary goal of Ayurvedic practice. This preventive aspect is woven into every aspect of life, including diet, daily routines, and behavior. In Ayurveda, diagnosis and treatment are not limited to just addressing the symptoms; they involve understanding the root cause of the illness and restoring balance to the individual's constitution (Dosha). Prognosis prediction, therefore, becomes crucial in determining the course of treatment and the likely outcome of the disease. Historically, prognosis prediction has been a significant challenge in medicine, and Ayurveda is no exception. However, ancient Ayurvedic texts and practices reveal a sophisticated understanding of prognosis dating back thousands of years. Tail Bindu Pariksha is an ancient Ayurvedic diagnostic method used to determine the prognosis of a disease. The term translates to Oil drop test, and it involves the use of a single drop of oil in water to predict the nature and severity of a patient's illness. This method is based on observing the behaviour of the oil drop when it is placed in water and assess the progression of diseases and predict their outcomes.

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