Abstract

Abstract

Background: Ayurveda, the Indian system of medicine has it’s own branch of specialty for understanding the disease process and proper diagnosis of disease. Charaka has stated that the Nidan (diagnosis) is very important and essential before proceeding for treatment. Ayurveda explained 2 basic components for diagnosis namely Rogpariksha and Rogipariksha which refers to Examination of disease and Examinations of patients respectively. Among them Rogapariksha gives us the detailed knowledge about a disease starting from etiological aspects to actual manifestation of disease. Purvrupa refers to premonitory symptoms and represents the 4th stage of disease formation. If physicians can recognize   them as early as possible and treat accordingly then the further progression of disease is ceased. In the same way, every component of Nidanpanchaka helps the physician for better understanding of the disease at an earliest possible stage. So the study of these Nidanpanchaka is essential in today’s era. The details of Nidanpanchaka and its importance in diagnosis and treatment are explained elaborately in full paper. Aim : To Study Importance of Nidanpanchaka in  various Ayurvedic Aspects. Objective: 1.To study importance of Nidanpanchaka.  2. Application of components of Nidanpanchaka in modern science. Discussion: Nidanpanchaka is part of Rogipariksha and it is important to study its component for diagnosing a disease in early stage and for better treatment of disease. Conclusion: It is important to study Nidanpanchaka in today’s era for avoding the prognosis of disease.