Abstract

AN ANCIENT AYURVEDIC METHOD OF URINE EXAMINATION – TAILA BINDU PARIKSHA

Dr. Vishal Sharma*

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Abstract

All Ayurvedic classics have their own unique principle, to understand the healthy and unhealthy persons, on the basis of concepts which are established in Samhitas and are applied clinically by ancient Acharayas, through keen observation. The basic principles of Ayurveda in the form of Samhitas are holistic as the ancient Vedas of our country. In the process of formation of Malas during and after the digestion, the useful elements are absorbed by the body and retained as Prasad bhag while those excreted out are known as Kitta bhag. The chief Malas are:- Mutra, Purisha, Sweda. The very first reference regarding Mootra Pariksha is available in Vahat manuscript which was written during 9 – 10th Century. After that it was explained in Vangasena Samhita in 12th Century. After Vangasena, Yogaratnakar and Basvaraju explained Mootra Pariksha in the 17 – 18th Century. Madhavakara who lived in 800 century AD also explained this Pariksha. A Siddha Vaidya by the name Theraiyar has also explained this examination.

Keywords: Mutra, Tail Bindu, Pariksha, Mala.