Nadi Parikshan: Ancient Science of Pulse in Ayurveda

Nadi Parikshan: Ancient Science of Pulse in Ayurveda

Dr Maninder Singh1 Dr Subhash Upadhyaya2, Dr Sakshi3 Dr Anamika Tripathi4

1 PG Scholar, Dept of Rachana Sharira

2 Professor & H.O.D., Dept of Rachana Sharira

3 Associate Professor, Dept of Rachana Sharira

4 PG Scholar, Dept of Rachana Sharira

Sri Ganganagar College of Ayurvedic Science & Hospital, Sri Ganganagar (Raj.)

Abstract

Nadi Parikshan (pulse diagnosis) is regarded as one of the greatest diagnostic methods in Ayurveda, used to assess the status of health in a person by studying the pulse, namely, its rhythm, strength, and flow. The word "Nadi" refers to the pulse and "Parikshan" means examination. This non-invasive form of diagnosis gives an idea of the balance of Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and the physical and mental status of a person. Practitioners from the Ayurvedic point of view consider it a strong tool for diagnosing imbalances even before they get apparent in the form of symptoms of disease.

Keywords :- Nadi Parikshan, Nadi, Parikshan.