Pulse Diagnosis & Assessment Flashcards
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In Ayurvedic nadi pariksha, which finger is used to assess Vata dosha at the radial pulse?
Answer: Index finger
The index finger (tarjani) placed closest to the wrist detects the Vata pulse at the radial artery.
A pulse described as 'manduka gati' (frog-like movement) is associated with which dosha?
Answer: Kapha
Manduka gati, a slow hopping frog-like pulse, is characteristic of Kapha dosha dominance.
At what time of day is the Vata pulse most prominent and easiest to assess accurately?
Answer: Dawn (2–6 AM)
Vata dosha predominates during the dawn period (2–6 AM), making its pulse most detectable then.
Which pulse quality in nadi pariksha indicates ama (toxin) accumulation in the body?
Answer: Sticky and sluggish
A sticky, sluggish, or coated pulse quality strongly suggests the presence of ama obstructing the channels.
In classical nadi pariksha, the pulse is typically assessed after the patient has been at rest for at least how long?
Answer: 5 minutes
A rest period of at least 5 minutes before pulse reading helps ensure the reading reflects constitutional dosha rather than transient activity.
Which classical Ayurvedic text most comprehensively describes nadi pariksha as a diagnostic tool?
Answer: Sharngadhara Samhita
Sharngadhara Samhita (13th century) provides the most detailed systematic description of nadi pariksha among classical texts.
A patient presents with a pulse that feels like a 'leech moving' (jaluka gati). This indicates imbalance in which dosha?
Answer: Pitta
Jaluka gati (leech-like movement) — smooth, active, and pointed — is characteristic of Pitta dosha.