Abstract

INTRODUCTION OF NIDANA PANCHAKA – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Sushma Hajari*

Abstract

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, emphasizes a holistic approach to health and disease. Diagnosis in Ayurveda is not limited to identifying clinical symptoms but also includes tracing the root cause and progression of disease. Nidana Panchaka, described in classical Ayurvedic texts, is the fivefold diagnostic tool used for disease identification, prognosis, and therapeutic planning. It consists of Nidana (etiological factors), Purvarupa (prodromal features), Rupa (clinical features), Upashaya (therapeutic tests), and Samprapti (pathogenesis). This review highlights the role of Nidana Panchaka in disease diagnosis, its practical application in Ayurvedic practice, and its relevance in the context of modern medical diagnostics.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Nidan panchak, Purvroop, Upshaya, Samprapti, Tridoshas.