Abstract

CONCEPT OF NADI PARIKSHA IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Sanjay Chandravanshi*, Dr. Preeti Sidar, Dr. Suchita Singh and Dr. Nikhila Ranjan Nayak

Abstract

Nadi pariksha is the first among the Astasthana pariksha. In Indian traditional medicine, Ayurveda has a great history. Researchers of India have tried to corroborate ancient wisdom with modern scientific practices. It is neccessary to diagnose the disease after proper examination and medicines are to be given thereafter. There are many diagnostic tools of examination. Yogaratnakara provides a clear picture of scenery of illness and healthy condition through Astasthana pariksha. Astasthana pariksha is an easy and quick method of examination of the patient, but the information the physician gains is definitely incomplete and so in some cases inadequate to confirm the diagnosis. Nadi pariksha is the ancient Ayurvedic technique of diagnosis through the pulse. It can accurately diagnose physical, mental and emotional imbalances as well as diseases. It is a non-invasive science that enables to reach the root cause of health issues and not just address the symptoms. Nadi or pulse is that vital flow of energy or life that courses through as a subtle channel all over the body and enables the Vaidya to feel the way the blood spurts from the heart. To a skilled practitioner, taking pulse is more than counting the beats.

Keywords: Astasthana Pariksha, Nadi, Nadi Gati, Ayurveda, Pulse diagnosis.