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Some suggest taking the pulse of the right hand for men, and left hand for women (except when they have a fever). Others suggest checking both pulse. When taking one’s own pulse, males use their left hand and take the right pulse. Females take the left hand pulse with their right hand.

The practitioner’s left palm supports the patient’s elbow, with the right hand fingers pressing the artery. The patient’s elbow and wrist are slightly bent. Finger pad tops are soft and can easily read the pulses. Fingers are placed between the wide bone below the thumb and the thin bones (in the middle of the wrist).

Time of taking pulse:

The pulse is read or analyzed when the patient and practitioner are at rest. Nadiprakasham suggest taking the pulse in the morning, when the pulse is cool (afternoon pulse is hot ; evening pulse is fast). The ideal constitution (dosha) pulse is read upon waking in the morning (before 10:00 a.m. ), after expelling stool and urine, and before eating.

Pulse Rate :

Doshas	Pulses
Vayu	80 - 100
Pitta	70 - 80
Kapha	60 - 70