Face Nadi
Kathinya (काठिन्य) – Consistency of the Vessel Wall
Kathinya indicates the hardness or softness of the arterial wall under the finger.
Interpretation
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Hard/tense vessel
May suggest Vata or Pitta aggravation, arterial stiffness, high blood pressure.
Soft/compressible vessel
Indicates Kapha, fluid retention, or low tone.
Clinical Insight
Important in assessing the vascular health, especially in chronic conditions or aging.