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Pulse diagnosis has very limited but important role in Ayurvedic diagnosis methods. The pulse reading technique
was non existent in ancient periods of Charaka Sushruta and Vagbhata. They have not mentioned about this
technique. Only in the seventeenth century, Yoga Ratnakara book mentions the pule examination technique in
detail. Let us explore.
Before that, for a clear understanding of limitations of pulse diagnosis technique, please read below article
The root cause for all diseases is imbalance of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and cause for Tridosha imbalance
is improper food and activities. As the time goes by, one disease itself may become the cause for another disease.
Before starting treatment, doctor should examine pulse, tongue, eyes and urine. That doctor who does not know
about the signs and symptoms to observe in pulse, tongue and urine, will kill the patient and such a doctor can
never be successful.
Doctor should take, place (place of person and site of disease affliction in the body) and time into consideration
(season, chronicity of the disease etc) to judge the strength of the disease. Such a doctor who does that before
starting treatment will get success and fame.
Synonyms of Pulse Snayu, Nadi, Hamsi, Dhamani, Dharani, Dhara, Tantuki, Jeevana Jnana.
If the Nadi becomes steep (Gambheera), then it indicates that it runs in Mamsa Dhatu (Muscle tissue)
Mamsavahini.
It the pulse reading feels hot, it implies fever.
Due to Kama (sexual desire) and anger, the pulse rate increases. Due to worries and fear, low digestion strength
and depleted body tissues (Ksheena Dhatu), it decreases.
When blood (Rakta Dhatu) is dominant and when Ama is there (altered digestion and metabolism), then it will be
bulky, heavy and hot. When the digestion strength is more, Nadi will be light, and fast.
In hungry and satiated person (who has taken food), the pulse will be stable.
In case Nadi is not felt in hand, it should be examined in leg.
In case of Vataja Jwara (fever of Vata origin), Vakra Nadi will be zig zag, swift, and cold to touch.
In sheetapitta Jwara (fever due to allergy), Nadi is fast, and thin.
In Jwara due to Kapha, the Nadi is mild, stable, cold and sticky. Similarly, Nadi features of fever with duel Doshas
are mentioned.