Teaching structured naturopathy assessment while making its limitations and referral boundaries clear.
Department of Diagnostic Methods in Naturopathy
The Department of Diagnostic Methods in Naturopathy teaches the historical assessment traditions, particularly facial-expression analysis, the foreign-matter and encumbrance concepts, nabhi examination and iridology. Students study the internal logic, terminology, charts and case-history methods used in these traditions and observe the equipment described in the curriculum.
Students Learning Outcomes
✔ Discover the traditional naturopathy diagnostic methods included in the syllabus
✔ Document observations systematically without presenting them as definitive medical diagnoses
✔ Determine the limitations of non-validated diagnostic claims to patients and students
✔ Recognise red flags and arrange appropriate medical investigation or referral


