Description

Naadi Pariksha(Pulse Diagnosis) is a very popular technique use for the diagnosis of any disease in ancient Ayurvedic science. Understanding the pulse is like decoding hidden information. The description of Nadi Pariksha first comes in the literature ‘Sharangdhar Sanhita’s. Widely elaborate in ‘Bhavprakash’. In Ayurveda, 8 parts of the body should be examined during daily clinical practice- Nadi(Pulse), Mala(Stool), Mutra(Urine), Jivha(Tongue), Shabd(Speech), Sparsh(Touch), Druk(Eyes) and Akruti(Physique). Nadi means passage or channels of various bodily constituents that connect various functional aspects. They are indicative of alteration from its normalcy. The examination of strength, rhythm, speed, quality of Nadi shows each change occurring in the body. The ayurvedic physician feels the sensation of pulse just like strings of veena which produce music. 3 fingers(Index, Middle, and Ring fingers) of the hand are used for Nadi Parikshan. In the female left hand and in male right hand usually examine. With the help of Nadi Pariksha in ancient times, Vaidya diagnoses the disease, prognosis. Prakruti can be identified by examination of Nadi.