Trividha Pariksha (त्रिविध परीक्षा)

This is the three-fold method of patient examination. It consists of: 1. Darshana (Observation: inspecting the patient's.

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Sanskrit Verse

दर्शनस्पर्शनप्रश्नैः परीक्षेत च रोगिणम्।

— (Ashtanga Hrudayam, Sutrasthana 1/22)

Explanation

This is the three-fold method of patient examination. It consists of: 1. Darshana (Observation: inspecting the patient’s physical appearance, tongue, eyes, skin, etc.), 2. Sparshana (Palpation/Touch: feeling the pulse, skin temperature, and palpating different parts of the body), and 3. Prashna (Questioning: taking a detailed history of the patient’s symptoms, diet, and lifestyle).

Clinical Importance

This triad forms the fundamental basis of Ayurvedic clinical diagnosis. No examination is complete without employing all three methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of the patient and their disease.