Ayurvedic Diagnostics & Assessment Flashcards

Which of the following is the primary seat (main location) of Kapha dosha in the body?

Answer: Stomach and lungs

The stomach and lungs are considered the primary seats of Kapha dosha, where it most commonly accumulates and causes imbalance.

In Ayurvedic assessment, 'Satwa' refers to:

Answer: Mental strength and psychological resilience

Satwa refers to the patient's mental strength, psychological resilience, and capacity to cope with stress and disease.

A practitioner notes that a patient's stool sinks in water during Mala Pariksha. This finding most indicates:

Answer: Ama (toxin) accumulation

Stool that sinks in Mala Pariksha indicates the presence of Ama (undigested toxic matter), as Ama is dense and heavy.

Which Ayurvedic diagnostic principle distinguishes between Sadhya (curable) and Asadhya (incurable) diseases?

Answer: Nidana Panchaka

Nidana Panchaka (five-fold causative examination) including causative factors, prodromal symptoms, and disease manifestation helps determine curability.

During Nadi Pariksha, a pulse described as 'moving like a cobra' (sarpa gati) indicates which dosha?

Answer: Vata

Sarpa gati (cobra or snake-like movement) describes the Vata pulse — thin, irregular, and moving in a winding, darting manner.

The Ayurvedic concept of 'Desha' in the context of patient examination refers to:

Answer: The geographic region and habitat of the patient

Desha refers to the geographic region (Jangala, Anupa, or Sadharana) and habitat where the patient lives, which influences doshic tendencies.

When assessing Ojas in a patient, which clinical sign would indicate high-quality Ojas?

Answer: Radiant complexion, strong immunity, and mental clarity

High-quality Ojas manifests as a radiant complexion, robust immunity, emotional stability, and mental clarity.