A Scientific Review on Dashavidha Atura Pariksha: The Tenfold Examination in Ayurveda

Authors

  • Ankita Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Ved Prakash Lecturer, Dept. of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Pankaj Marolia Professor and HOD, Dept. of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Rajni Thalore Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.5.17

Keywords:

Dashavidha Atura Pariksha, Prakriti, Vikriti, Ayurveda, Diagnostic Methods

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science based on detailed examination (Pariksha) and personalized medicine. Dashavidha Atura Pariksha (tenfold patient examination) is a fundamental diagnostic tool described in Charaka Samhita, Vimana Sthana, Adhyaya 8. It assesses the patient's constitution (Prakriti), pathological state (Vikriti), tissue quality (Sara), structural compactness (Samhanana), body measurements (Pramana), adaptability (Satmya), mental strength (Satva), digestive capacity (Aharashakti), physical endurance (Vyayama Shakti), and age (Vaya). This examination aids in diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment planning. The approach aligns with modern medical perspectives, such as genomics and precision medicine. This article critically reviews each of the ten parameters with an emphasis on their clinical significance.

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Published

2025-06-20

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Ankita, Ved Prakash, Pankaj Marolia, Rajni Thalore. A Scientific Review on Dashavidha Atura Pariksha: The Tenfold Examination in Ayurveda. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 20 [cited 2025 Oct. 2];10(5):117-9. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/4333

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Vol. 10 No. 5 (2025): MAY

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