Dr. Lad talked often about how much you can learn by looking at a person’s nails.
Diabetes, heart attacks, hyperthyroidism… it’s all there, with simple noninvasive rugna patrakam (physical analysis).
Now, Medscape has published a comprehensive article on this very subject, 40 some pages long, where the following are discussed:
- Overall vitality;
- Inner emotional state;
- Cerebral dominance;
- Occupations and hobbies;
- Medical history;
- Nutritional status;
- Cardiovascular function;
- Rheumatic conditions; and
- Dermatologic problems.
Lots of good information here!
I was so happy to see this article. Not only does it give plenty of really helpful tips, with pictures, it is a strong confirmation of Ayurveda’s validity.
You will need to sign in to view the article but it is quite worth it.

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1 Renay // Feb 9, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Here is a more recent article in Medscape with 14 pictures: http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/nail-diseases?src=mp&spon=17&uac=96118PN
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