Seven-Point Ayurvedic Examination and Treatment Approach

1. General Observations

1.1. 1.1. Complete observations of symptoms

1.1.1. b. Observe through indriya thoroughly

1.1.2. a. Gauge as simple or complex samprati through lakshana

1.2. 1.2. Ayu pareeksha: (3 aspects)

1.2.1. c. Marmabhighata

1.2.2. a. Visha

1.2.3. b. Rista

1.3. 1.3. Choose approach

1.3.1. a. Sthana-based

1.3.2. b. Dosha-based

1.4. 1.4. Observe satva and will of the family

2. Dosha or Vyadhi Differentiation

2.1. 2.1. Check all five vata thoroughly

2.1.1. a. Observe upashaya and anupashaya

2.2. 2.2. Check vata involvement with other dosha, dhatu, and mala if dougbt of vyadhi

2.3. 2.3. Gauge supporting factors for samprapti vighatana

2.4. 2.4. Decide on inpatient or outpatient treatment

2.5. 2.5. Determine immediate treatment targets based on symptoms

3. Select tools inevery step

4. Strategise Treatment

5. Mapping Samprati in Individual Cases

5.1. 3.1. Detailed examinations

5.1.1. b. Marma involvement extent

5.1.2. a. Dhatu involvement extent

5.1.3. c. Nidana specificity and quantification

5.1.4. d. Ayu, punya, satva, prakriti, and vighatakara bhavas

5.2. 3.2. Check kala prakarsha of lakshana and involvement of dhatu, sthana, and rogamarga

5.3. 3.3. Check for kevala vata, upastambha yukta, or sadosha; do lakshana nidana samanvaya

5.4. 3.4. Map samprati based on shaareera dimension

5.5. 3.5. Cross-check points

5.5.1. a. Pancha vata examinations based on dravya, guna, and karma

5.5.2. b. Examine indriya

5.5.3. c. Examine individual roga marga

5.6. 3.6. Specific sadhyasadhyata

5.7. 3.7. Understand treatment target and probable time needed

6. Vishesha Observations in Individual Cases

6.1. 4.1. Purity of dhatu in this patient

6.2. 4.2. Maha prakriti assessment

6.3. 4.3. Observe kula (the family for karma angle)

6.4. 4.4. Observe will and its intensity in the patient

6.5. 4.5. Which line of treatment

6.6. 4.6. Decide sequence of the treatment

6.7. 4.7. Marker to change or shift medicine in this patient

6.8. 4.8. Which route to choose: inside out or outside in

6.9. 4.9. Decide the support system this patient needs

6.10. 4.10. Minimum trayopastambha sthapana (yukti)

7. Sadhya Asadhyata

7.1. 5.1. Purpose and will a patient is having

7.2. 5.2. Is this body right for this target of his life?