Siddha System of Medicine

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Comprehensive Siddha Medical Treatment and Diagnostic Methods

The history of the Tamil civilization can be traced to Kumari Continent (now submerged in the vast Indian Ocean or that had gradually moved up to the present location due to geographical changes. Archeologist had proved that this civilization is one of the oldest one in the world since the Rock system of South India – Archaean Rock is the oldest rock system in the world. This rock system, which is pre Cambrian, is estimated about 2.5 to 4 billion years old.

Tamil speaking Peninsular in India thus migrated from the above said location is of rich tradition and culture. Peace, Bliss, Wisdom and Healthy life were the primary objectives for this society even during those early periods. This in turn paved way for the evolution of Siddha system of medicine. More than a medical system, it describes a way of healthy life. It deals with whole subject of life in its various branches. It speaks about every elements and facet of human life offering guidance that has been tested and refined over many centuries, to all those who seek greater harmony peace and longevity. The ancient Tamils have described the five Boothams (primordial elements) of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Space as the components of the Universe as well as the human body – the microcosm. Siddha system is a concept of virtuous ascendance aiming the union of microcosm with macrocosm

Exclusivities of Siddha system

Name	Description
Kayakarpam	Procedures of rejuvenating the entire human system.
Attanga Yogam	Eight divisions of YOGA
Muppu	Superior form of Elixir used to enhance the effectiveness of medicines
Varmam	Life centers in the human body
Rasavatham	Alchemy - Study of transmutation of elements, forerunner of modern chemistry and pharmacology
Envagai Thervu	Eight unique types of diagnostic parameters
Manikkadai Nool	The wrist portion just proximal to the hand is measured with a rope and the health condition of a patient is ascertained based on the actual measurement by the patient’s finger
Mooligai Prayogam, Marana Prayogam, Thiravaga Prayogam, Seyaneer Prayogam and Muppu Prayogam	Unique internal medicine administration procedures
Sarakkuvaippu	Art of preparing naturally available salts, minerals, and other materials artificially
32 types of Internal Medicines
32 types of External Medicines

About Siddha Medical Treatment

Siddha system of medicine classifies and treats each ailment uniquely. It involves and integrates many refined methods of treatment.

Kayakarpam

Procedures of rejuvenating the entire human system

Rasavatham

Alchemy – Study of transmutation of elements,forerunner of modern chemistry and pharmacology

Varmam

Life centers in the human body

Manikkadai Nool

The wrist portion just proximal to the hand is measured with a rope and health condition of a patient is ascertained based on the actual measurement by the patient’s finger

Envagai Thervu

Eight unique type of diagnostic parameters

Makkalurai (Human Type)

The treatment is rendered with medicines prepared from herbs

Devarurai (Divine Type)

It comprises of medicines prepared from Mineral preparations like Parpam, Chendooram, Gurukuligai and Muppu

Asurarurai (Surgical Type)

Heat application, performance of surgical techniques, bloodletting methods and leech application are employed in this division.

Oppurai

A cure employed by the drugs, which stimulate the symptoms similar to those of the disease.

Etherurai

A cure by those drugs, which acts against and suppress the symptoms of the disease.

Farming Plans

A cure by adopting the combination of the above two methods with care and strengthening the action of the drug or drugs of similar actions whenever required.

Naadi (Unique Siddha pulse reading method),

Naa (Tongue),

Niram (Colour),

Mozhi (Voice),

Vizhi (Eye),

Malam (Feces),

Parisam (Touch / palpation) and

Neerkuri (specific Urine examination)