Abstract

ROLE OF PRAMANA PAREEKSHA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PRAKRITI

Dr. Shruti F. Poyam*, Dr. D. T. Kodape and Dr. Suwarna D. Vyas

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, the term Pareeksha (Examination) has been used instead of word Pramana. Pareeksha is the process and Pramana are the tools to know the exact nature of object and to validate the knowledge. Three main methods of Pareeksha are mentioned in Ayurveda classics. The role of Pramana Pareeksha is more in clinical diagnosis as most of the features of the diseases are first to be detected and then examined. Hence, it is most beneficial tool for examining the patient and disease. The scope of Pramana Pareeksha is wide in different fields like Roga Pareeksha, Rogi Pareeksha, Dravya Pareeksha, etc. This Pareeksha is carried out with different purposes in different fields but ultimately helps in deciding the treatment protocol of specific diseases in specific patient. This particular work deals with the importance of Pramana Pareeksha for the clinical examination especially for the assessment of Prakriti which are the basic need to select the treatment protocol.

Keywords: Pramana Pareeksha, Trividha pariksha, Prakriti.