Article: EVALUATING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN TAILA BINDU PARIKSHA AND GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (GFR) IN THE PROGNOSIS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD): A CROSS-SECTIONAL PILOT STUDY

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.165172

Pages: 67-71

Author: Sagarika Purohit *, Pavneet Kaur, Monika, Dolly Thakur, Sumit Srivastava

Abstract: Introduction: In Ayurveda, Roga Rogi Pariksha (examination of disease and patient) forms the foundation for diagnosis and treatment planning. Among the eight classical diagnostic methods, Astavidha Pariksha, Mutra Pariksha (urine examination) holds special importance. Taila Bindu Pariksha (TBP), a traditional urinary test, involves placing an oil drop on urine and observing its spread and pattern to infer disease prognosis. In modern nephrology, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is considered the gold standard for assessing renal function. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between TBP findings and GFR values to explore the prognostic potential of this traditional test in Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted on 35 diagnosed CKD patients. Early morning midstream urine samples were collected and examined using Taila Bindu Pariksha under controlled conditions. The rate of spread and the shape of the oil drop were recorded. Corresponding GFR values were obtained from patient records. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the correlation between TBP findings and GFR. Results: A significant correlation was observed between the rate of spread in TBP and GFR values, suggesting that faster or wider spreading patterns were associated with reduced kidney function. However, no significant correlation was found between the oil drop shape and GFR. Conclusion: Taila Bindu Pariksha shows promise as a simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective complementary tool for assessing CKD progression. Larger studies with standardized methods and inclusion of additional biochemical markers are needed to validate its diagnostic and prognostic utility.

Keyword: GFR, Sadhyaasadhyata, Taila Bindu Pariksha