Abstract

SIGNIFICANCE OF AYURVEDIC ''TAILBINDU PARIKSHA'' IN DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF DISEASE

*Dr. Sanjay S. Supare and Dr. G. H. Kodwani

Abstract

In Ayurveda various methods of examination are explained. Asthasthan Pariksha is one of the main diagnostic method described in Ayurveda. Tailbindu Pariksha of having a significant role in diagnostic and prognostic aspect of disease. It was a very important aid in medieval period but became absolete with time. It is very simple and cost effective. In this, urine sample is collected in a glass vessel and a drop of Til Tail is dropped over the surface of urine without causing the disturbances under sunlight. After spreading, the shape and the direction is observed. The shape of drop indicated the dosha and disease involved, while the direction indicated the prognosis of disease. Though Tailbindu Pariksha is seemes to be a old method but it is time tested and has an own importance in diagnosis and prognosis of patient by the generation of Ayurvedic community. Though it is old method but it proves successfully. If this method tested and correlated on the modern parameters than it can be a gold standard in future.

Keywords: Tailbindu Pariksha, Asthasthan Pariksha.