AYURVEDA DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES AND FACTORS AFFECTING PROCESS OF DIAGNOSIS

  • Dr. Harkiran Nehra
DOI https://doi.org/10.22270/hjhs.v4i2.39

Abstract

Ayurveda the science of India believes in the prevention of diseases than treatment. In this regards ayurveda mentioned various approaches for the prevention of disease and it was also believed that if disease invade than early diagnosis help in complete eradication of any diseases. The use of appropriate diagnostic methods helps to maintain healthy physical and mental status since disease eradication mainly depends upon their early diagnosis. Ayurveda considered that correct diagnosis of diseases is very important for the planning of appropriate treatment methodology. Ayurveda described different diagnostic tools including; Pariksha, Ashtasthana Pariksha, Purisha Pariksha and Pramana Pariksha, etc. This article explored various diagnostic techniques described in ayurveda text in a view to explore this area for future research.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Disease, Diagnosis, Pariksha, Ashtasthana Pariksha

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Nehra, D. H. “AYURVEDA DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES AND FACTORS AFFECTING PROCESS OF DIAGNOSIS”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 4, no. 2, July 2019, pp. 13-16, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v4i2.39.
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Volume 4, Issue 2 April – June, 2019
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