Abstract

Dr. Manish Kumar*

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda the term Pareeksha is used in place of Pramana. The synonyms of Pareeksha are Pramana, Saadana, Jnana, Upalabdhi. In Ayurveda, the word Pareeksha is used for examination. In Ayurveda Pareeksha is explained as “Rogamadou Pareekshet Tathonantaram Aoushadam” it is very essential that before planning any treatment one should have complete knowledge of Roga and Rogi Bala. The purpose of examination is to obtain knowledge regarding span of life, strength and intensity of morbidity. Dashavidh Pareeksha includes examination of Prakruti (Body constituent), Vikruti (pathological examination), Sara (examination of elemental tissue & mind), Samhana (examination of compactness of body), Pramana(measurement), Satmya (suitability), Satva (examination of mental constitution), Aahara Shakti (examination of digestive power), Vyayama Shakti (examination of strength by exercise), Vaya (examination of age). Among these Dasha Vidha Pareeksha except Vikruti Pareeksha is to be done to understand the overview condition of the person. Vikruti Pareeksha is to be done to elicit the factors which are responsible for the pathogenesis of the diseases. This article is mainly focused on the various methods of examination of patient in context of Dashavidha Pareeksha.