Abstract

ANCIENT DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (NIDAN PANCHAK) IN CURRENT SCENARIO

Dr. Neetu Bhatt*, Dr. Pooja Rana, Dr. Ruby Rani Agarwal and Dr. Shobhit Kumar

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Abstract

Nidan Panchak is a traditional Ayurvedic concept that refers to the five-fold diagnosis of a disease. It is a comprehensive method of diagnosis that considers not only the physical symptoms but also includes the psychological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to the disease. Nidan Panchak is a crucial diagnostic tool in the field of medicine. It comprises five components Nidan, Purvarupa, Rupa, Upashaya, and Samprapti. Each of them plays an important role as a diagnostic tool for the assessment of Aetiology (Nidan), Prodromal Symptoms (Purvarupa), Signs (Rupa), Therapeutic methods (Upashaya), and Pathogenesis (Samprapti) of disease. Each aspect of Nidan Panchak plays a crucial role in enhancing a physician's knowledge of the disease process and improving the determination of appropriate treatment methods. In the modern era, the concept of Nidan Panchak has gained renewed importance in contemporary times, as an increasing number of individuals are turning towards holistic approaches. This approach allows for the identification and treatment of diseases by considering various factors that contribute to an individual's overall well-being.

Keywords: Nidan Panchak, Nidan, Purvarupa, Rupa, Upashaya, Samprapti.