A REVIEW ARTICLE - IMPORTANCE OF TAIL BINDU PARIKSHA IN DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF DISEASES

Dr. Mayur V. Mukund* and Dr. Sanjeevkumar Bagore

ABSTRACT

Background: Ayurveda has mentioned various investigational methods (Pariksha) for the identification of pathological condition, diagnosis and prognosis of diseases. Among these Pariksha Ashtasthana rogi pariksha is one of the main diagnostic tools mentioned in Ayurveda. Tailbindu Pariksha was one of the important aid in ancient era but with time it became obsolete. Taila bindu Pariksha is having important role in diagnostic and prognostic aspects of diseases. In Taila Bindu Pariksha urine sample is collected in glass container and a drop of Til Tail is dropped on the surface of urine without causing any disturbances it is done under sunlight. After spreading the drop of tail its shape and direction is observed. Shape indicates dosha and diseases involved while the direction indicates Prognosis of disease. Tail bindu pariksha is very simple and economical. If this method is tested and corelated on modern Parameters the it can be a gold standard in coming times. In today’s modern era tail bindu pariksha seems to be a very old method but it is time tested and also proven very successfully in past. It has its own importance in diagnosis and prognosis of patient by the generation of ayurvedic community. Aim: To study the Importance of Tailbindu Pariksha in diagnosis and prognosis of disease. Objective: To Study the application of Tail Bindu Pariksha in diagnosis and prognosis of diseases. Material & Method: Collected from various Granthas, Samhits, Article and Internet.

Keywords: Tail Bindu Pariksha, Ashta Sthana Rogi Pariksha.