Diagnostic aid in Ayurveda - Nadi Pariksha

  • Dr. Ritika Khajuria Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Nardni, Jammu, INDIA.
  • Tapsy Sharma Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Nardni, Jammu, INDIA.
  • Ruchi Gupta Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Nardni, Jammu, INDIA.
  • Vasundhra Parihar Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Nardni, Jammu, INDIA.
Keywords: Pulse, Nadi Pariksha, Nadiparikshavidhi, Doshaja Nadi

Abstract

Nadi Pariksha is the ancient art and science of detecting the existing status of a person’s body, mind, soul and spirit. It is used as diagnostic, prognostic tool and determine the Prakruti (body constitution), Vikruti, status of Dosha in each organ and effect on Dhatus, Manas and Sukshma Sharir. It is a noninvasive science that helps to reach root cause of disease and not just the symptoms. There are very few ancient texts which have been completely dedicated to the above topic. Concept of Nadi Pariksha found in various ancient Ayurved Samhitas like, Bhavprakash, Sharangdhar Samhita, Yogratnakara, Nadi Pariksha by Ravansamhita, Nadivigyan by Kanad. Pulse diagnosis was initially identified in the books of Sharangdhar Samhita in the 13th century highlighting the correlation between Nadi and Tridosha. Later, in the 16th century it was again mentioned in ‘Bhavprakash’ scripted by Shri Bhav Mishrji. However, Nadi Pariksha gained its significance during the 17th century in Yogratnakara through 48 shlokas, detailing the science of Nadi. The examinations of Nadi Pariksha (Pulse examination) are evidence of many diseases as per Yogratnakara. In Charaka and Sushruta Samhita information about Nadi is not found separately. Nadi Parikshan requires expertise who has long experience and skill of reading the pulses for any disease diagnosis. They were popular diagnostic tools in the past but nowadays not specifically used, so there is need to re-establish their results so that they can be used in future. Several problems that remain undiagnosed even with the aid of sophisticated diagnostic tests can be accurately judged by examining the pulse.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i06.766
Published: 2019-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Ritika Khajuria, Tapsy Sharma, Ruchi Gupta, & Vasundhra Parihar. (2019). Diagnostic aid in Ayurveda - Nadi Pariksha. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 4(06), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i06.766
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Review Article