What does an Ayurvedic consultation involve?
In the initial consultation, which is for a minimum of an hour, a pulse diagnosis would be done. This is to assess the amplitude, rhythm, volume, temperature, movement and strength of the pulse. The eyes are also checked to see the color, shape, movement and shine. Tongue diagnosis is done to check the color, coating, thickness, shape and surface. The breathing is observed to watch its rhythm for example slow, rapid, deep, shallow, long or short. The breath is checked to see its temperature, moisture and how far it can be felt from the nose. The skin surface is also touched to assess whether it is soft, dry, rough, smooth, cold, warm, clammy, moist or oily. The person’s aura is read and the face diagnosed by looking at its shape. Questions about the person’s lifestyle and diet would be asked. If the patient is a woman they would be asked about their menstrual cycle and any pregnancies. Through checking all of these things and asking questions a proper assessment of the patient can be m
