AP Pulse Diagnosis & Assessment 2

Question 1

In Ayurvedic nadi pariksha, which finger is used to assess Vata dosha at the radial pulse?

Accepted Answer

Index finger

Answer

The index finger (tarjani) placed closest to the wrist detects the Vata pulse at the radial artery.

Question 2

A pulse described as 'manduka gati' (frog-like movement) is associated with which dosha?

Accepted Answer

Kapha

Answer

Manduka gati, a slow hopping frog-like pulse, is characteristic of Kapha dosha dominance.

Question 3

At what time of day is the Vata pulse most prominent and easiest to assess accurately?

Accepted Answer

Dawn (2–6 AM)

Answer

Vata dosha predominates during the dawn period (2–6 AM), making its pulse most detectable then.

Question 4

Which pulse quality in nadi pariksha indicates ama (toxin) accumulation in the body?

Accepted Answer

Sticky and sluggish

Answer

A sticky, sluggish, or coated pulse quality strongly suggests the presence of ama obstructing the channels.

Question 5

In classical nadi pariksha, the pulse is typically assessed after the patient has been at rest for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

A rest period of at least 5 minutes before pulse reading helps ensure the reading reflects constitutional dosha rather than transient activity.

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