AN ANCIENT AYURVEDIC METHOD OF NADI PARIKSHA
Dr. Jamuna Uranw*, Dr. Gitanjali Sasmal and Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda views the body as a collection of channels from the great
channel that is the gastrointestinal tract to the subtle channels of the
nervous system. The subtle body contains seventy two thousand Nadis.
The most important fourteen of this rule over all mind-body funtions.
Of them, three determine the primary energy flow and one holds the
key to spiritual development. The significance of Nadi Pariksha is well
understood and effectively used by Ayurveda practioners for assessing
Tridosha and various physiological and psychological states of the
patients. The traditional texts Sarangadhara Samhita, Yoga Ratnakara,
Basavarajeeyam and Bhavaprakasha have discussed the details of
Nadi Pariksha in succinct set of slokas. Ayurveda has thousands of years of rich experience
in Nadi Pariksha with strong literature supports but is subjective in nature and the need for
studying Nadi with a scientific approach is well understand.
Keywords: Nadi, Nadi Gati, Dosha and Nadi, Methods of using Nadi Pariksha.
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