REVIEW ARTICLE: CLINICAL UTILITY OF DASHAVIDHA PARIKSHYA BHAVA IN UNDERSTANDING THE AETIOPATHOGENESIS OF DARUNAKA (PITYRIASIS CAPITIS)

Ayurveda is the holistic science of healing that not only deals with the treatment part but also primarily focuses on the ―maintenance of a healthy lifestyle‖ through the application of its core principles. But for this, the initial focus is given to the ―identification of the root cause of the disease‖. This age-old science has not only described the ways & means to remain healthy but also detailed the diagnostic methods of disease and various types of examinations. Pariksha is the examination method or diagnostic tools mentioned in our ancient classical texts that help a physician to diagnose the Roga (disease) and Rogi (diseased person). Acharya Charaka has explained a highly effective and useful method of Pariksha in Vimana Sthana, known as Dashavidha Parikshya Bhava (Tenfold prime factors of examination), and the concept is pertinent for all types of Pariksha.[1] The current article discusses the role of Dashavidha Parikshya Bhava in understanding the aetiopathogenesis of Darunaka (Pityriasis capitis).