A Critical Review on Yukti Pramana in Ayurveda

Abstract

Background:

Yukti Pramana is an important epistemological tool described in Ayurveda for rational understanding, diagnosis, and management of diseases. It represents logical reasoning and systematic planning based on the analysis of multiple clinical factors. Among the various Pramanas explained in Ayurvedic literature, Yukti Pramana has special significance because it guides individualized treatment and clinical decision making.

Objectives:

1. To review the concept of Yukti Pramana described in Ayurvedic classics.
2. To evaluate the role of Yukti Pramana in diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive healthcare.
3. To analyze the contemporary relevance of Yukti Pramana in evidence-based and personalized Ayurvedic practice.