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Thousands of years before the modern Stethoscope was invented, Ayurvedic physicians in India knew the ways and methods to do what the Stethoscope does and more. The stethoscope magnifies the internal sounds of the body. The learned ancient physicians did exactly the same. Their apparatus was their adept fingers. By placing the fingers on the wrists of a patient, they listened intently to the pulse of the patient. They ascertained and compared the rate of the pulse with that of a normal one and could pin point the ailment.

Ayurvedic physicians used the pulse to determine the imbalances in the three doshas, namely vata, pitta and kapha. The balance of prana, tejas and ojas could also be identified by the proper study of the pulse. This proven method of diagnosis has no side effects as it does not employ the use of any radiation or chemicals. This ancient method of diagnosis has been passed on to future generations through well authored texts. Proper and thorough study of the texts gives even the modern physician all the necessary insights into studying the pulse to ascertain the imbalance in the doshas, thus ascertaining the ailment of a patient.