Abstract

INTRODUCTION OF ASHTASTHAN PARIKSHA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Nitin Vaidya*

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of Indian traditional medicine consisting of a great history. It focuses on complete physical, mental, social and spiritual health of a person. It is the science of health and disease free life which is based on the principle of diagnosis. There are various diagnostic tools described in Ayurveda under Rog Pariksha and Rogi Pariskha. Ashtasthana Pariksha is one such important diagnostic tool for diagnosis of diseases. It also helps in providing disease – specific treatment. Ashtasthana Pariksha given in Yogratnakar includes examination of Nadi (pulse), Mutra (urine), Mala (faecal matter), Jihwa (tongue), Shabda (voice), Sparsha (touch/skin), Drik (eyes & vision) and Akriti (general body appearance). It is a complete and thorough examination of the diseased person. This helps in diagnosis as well as establishing prognosis of diseases. This review article elaborates Ashtavidha pariksha on the basis of its clinical importance so that it can be applied in the medical practices.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ashtasthan, Nadi, Mutra, Mala, Jihva, Shabda, Sparsha, Drik, Akriti.