Pulse Diagnosis

The ability to discern the slightest nuances of the pulse wave and understand their meaning is the greatest art.

For centuries, Ayurveda has utilized the human capacity to interpret information obtained from studying the pulse of the patient. How this happens is explained in his book by Dr. Vasant Lad, who has practiced Ayurveda for over 25 years.

Contents:
About the author and the Ayurvedic Institute
Foreword
1. The art of pulse recognition (nadi vignanam)
Finding prediction (pulse prediction)
General characteristics of vata, pitta, and kapha types of pulse
Gati (movement)
Vega (frequency)
Tala (rhythm)
Bala (strength of pulse)
Akriti (volume and tension)
Tapamana (temperature)
Kathinya (density of the vessel wall)
2. Prakriti and Vikriti (Seventh and first levels of pulse)
3. Pulse of various organs (Seventh and first levels of pulse)
Kala
Seasonality
Biological clocks and pulse
Pulses of various organs
Large intestine
Lungs
Gallbladder
Liver
Pericardium
Circulation
Small intestine
Heart
Stomach
Spleen
Bladder
Kidneys
4. Determining subtypes of doshas by pulse
(Third level of pulse)
Samprapti - the process of disease development
Determining subtypes of doshas using pulse
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
5. Determining various dhatus by pulse (Fifth level of pulse)
Dhatu disorders
Other possibilities of the fifth level of pulse
6. Ojas, Tejas, Prana
(Fourth level of pulse)
Treating depleted ojas, tejas, and prana
7. Manas prakriti and vikriti (Sixth and second levels of pulse)
Manifestation of planets in nadi
Reflection of chakras in nadi
State of consciousness flow at the present moment
8. The influence of gemstones on pulse
9. Other aspects of pulse
Characteristics of pulse in various diseases
The significance of pulse in disease prognosis
Other places to determine pulse
Bibliography and recommended literature
Glossary
Alphabetical index