A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c46.178

v3.c46.178

The right way to examine the radial pulse is described and the circumstances which are suitable or unsuitable to the procedure (11–13). The synonyms of the term nāḍī are enumerated (15) and the way to distinguish the pulse of the three doṣas when in balance or excited is described (16–18). The characteristics of the pulse in a healthy person are given, and those of a normal pulse during the morning, afternoon, evening and night (19–20). The verses which follow are on the qualities of the pulse in disorders