RAVANA’S NADI PARIKSHA - A CRITICAL REVIEW

Authors

  • SHRUTHI N. BHAT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v6i5.403

Keywords:

nadi pariksha, Acharya Ravana, pulse examination

Abstract

Ancient texts of Ayurveda are embedded with enormous wisdom and need to be studies for the better knowledge
regarding science. Other than brihatrayi and laghutrayi, there are many texts which add some valuable
information to the science of Ayurveda. Nadi pariksha (pulse examination) is a unique concept of Ayurveda
which is much more beyond mere pulse examination told in contemporary modern science. It is used as
diagnostic, prognostic tool and gives idea regarding the prakruti (body constitution) of person. There are very
few ancient texts which have been completely dedicated to the above topic. “Nadi Pariksha” written by Acharya
Ravana is one among such texts details of which are presented here.

Author Biography

SHRUTHI N. BHAT

P.G Scholar, Dept. of Kriya Shareera, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodabidri (INDIA)

Additional Files

Published

2021-04-22

How to Cite

BHAT , S. N. (2021). RAVANA’S NADI PARIKSHA - A CRITICAL REVIEW. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 6(5). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v6i5.403