ABSTRACT

Pariksha in Ayurveda means viewing or examining from all angles and perspectives. The aim of Pariksha is “Pratipatigyanam”. Giving importance to Pariksha it is clearly mentioned in classical texts that patient should be examined before planning any kind of treatment. Rogi Pariksha and Roga Pariksha together complete the protocol of a comprehensive clinical examination. Jihva Pariskhaa is one of the important parts of Ashtasthana Pariksha and plays an important role in diagnosis of the disease. If Jihva is affected by Vata it will be cold, rough and fissured, if by Pitta it looks red or blackish in colour and if by Kapha it is coated, and excessively greasy and white in colour, If there is involvement of Tridosha it appears like a burnt organ, black in colour, dry and very much rough on touch, If two Doshas are involved characters follow them and with the help of Jihva Parikshaa physician can detect the imbalance in the body and prescribe an effective treatment. Among all Srotas Annavaha and Pureeshavaha are considered main Srotas as they supply nutrient to next remaining Dhatus of the body. If Annavaha and Pureeshavaha not work properly then dhatus nourishment will not take place which may results severe illness. Acharaya Charaka has mentioned that if Annavaha and Pureeshavaha get vitiated then Annavaha and Pureeshavaha Srotoduhtijanya Vikaar will appear as by vitiation of Tridosha. In Ayurveda Jihva Pariksha is an important examination tool and said to be the easiest way to see the changes taking place. In Annavaha and Pureeshavaha Srotodushti there may be various specific manifestations in color, size, shape, surface, margins and coating of Jihva, which further can be used as diagnostic criteria. Keywords: Annavaha Srotas, Pureeshavaha Srotas, Jihva Parikshaa (Tongue Examination)
Publication date: 01/02/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.2.8668