Nadigraph to track disorders with pulse on Ayurveda

Pune-based Ayurveda expert Dr K V Pathak invents Nadigraph device that can detect cardiac, nervous system and digestive disorders. Nadigraph device functions like a portable ECG machine and has its name derived from Nadi Pariksha and electrograph. Pathak was called by the Ministry of AYUSH in Delhi to present his 3-in-1 creation. If endorsed, it will be included in the practice of Ayurveda nationwide. When placed on the wrist, it can read three disorders through Ayurveda. This new technology will only make this age old science more practical and help the patient develop trust in his doctor. The readings are visible to the patient like an ECG reading. The ministry’s final decision on the technology is awaited. Dr K D Katoch, adviser of Ayurveda at the Ministry of AYUSH, who had seen the presentation given by the Pathak said that though Nadigraph looked very promising, it lacks proper clinical research where an electro-physiologist and many technical aspects need to work together. To become more formal and developed as a final product, few experts will be assigned who will work along with Dr Pathak. But, before that, the minister’s approval is awaited.

Idea behind Nadigraph – In olden days when queens fell ill, a ‘raj vaidya’ was summoned by the kings. He was not allowed to touch the queen, so the diagnosis was done through a silk thread tied to the queen’s wrist, with one end held by the Vaidya. He would prescribe medication according to the thread’s vibrations. This is very similar to external examination done with a stethoscope by an allopathic doctor. Pathak started work on it in 2005.

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