{"id":92,"date":"2021-04-14T16:35:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T16:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.getln.com\/kaviraj-hospital\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2023-01-20T07:13:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T07:13:31","slug":"doctrine-of-siddha-ayurveda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kavirajherbals.co.in\/pulze-health-clinic\/doctrine-of-siddha-ayurveda\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctrine of Siddha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"banner\">\n<div class=\"banner-in\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h1>Doctrine of Siddha<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"siddha-sec\">\n    <div class=\"siddha-sec-inn\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"siddha-sec-a\">\n    <!-- <p style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"highlight-title\"><strong><b>Doctrine<\/b> of Siddha<\/strong><\/p> -->\n    <p>The siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient system contemporaneous unit those of the submerged levels, egyption, mesopotamian, chinese and Grecian medicine. The unique nature of this system is its continuous service to the humidity for more than 5000 years in combating, diseases and in maintaining its physical, mental moral health. The system as it exists has much in common unit more ancient medicine.<\/p>\n    <p>The enormous pharmacopoeia containing vegetable, animal and mineral products at time.<\/p>\n    <p>Ancient medicine rests upon four pillars viz.,<\/p>\n    <ul>\n        <li>(1) A knowledge of the physical nature<\/li>\n        <li>(2) A knowledge of the powers of the mind<\/li>\n        <li>(3) A knowledge of the Divine powers in man,<\/li>\n        <li>(4) Upon the personal virtue or holiness of the physician.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n   \n    <p>Moreover, in this system, medicines consist of three kinds viz.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n        <li>(1) Oppurai (friendly medicines)<\/li>\n        <li>(2) Ethirurai (Antagonistic medicines) and<\/li>\n        <li>(3) Kalappurai (a mixture of the above two kinds).<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    \n    <p>Oppurai is a cure employed by those drugs which excite the symptoms similar to those of the disease, as in the case of Homeopathy medicines; Ethirurai is a cure by those drugs which acts against and suppress the symptoms of a disease as in the case of allopathic medicine; kalappurai is a cure by adopting the combination of the above two methods judiciously and strengthening the action of the drug or drugs of similar actions whenever required as, in the case of Siddha system.<\/p>\n    <p>These medicines may be roughly divided into three classes<\/p>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Miracle medicines<\/li>\n    <li>Sophisticated medicine<\/li>\n    <li>Common medicine<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>Miracle medicine are becoming rare and should be learned direct from the master who, highly undergoes all form of initiation and hazards of appreciation ship, have needed perfection in all respect. Sophisticated medicine may be scientifically prepared and used by the well-trained physician without much risk. Common medicines are the simplest and very cheap things, which were in wide use.<\/p>\n    <p>So, Siddha system of medicine includes in it not only medicine but also Astrology, Magic, called ordinarily Mani, Mantram and Oushadam.<\/p>\n    <p>It should always be remembered that the causes of disease are due to the disturbance of the Doshas of Dhatus; and they are of the internal and external causes. The internal cause is constitutional or Karma Rogas, bringing up direct from the disturbance of<\/p>\n    <ul>\n        <li>(1) Dhatus-the three humors<\/li>\n        <li>(2) Tissues-the seven Dhatus<\/li>\n        <li>(3) Gunas or quality-the guiding principles of mind.<\/li>\n        <li>(4) Malas-the secretive and excretive wastes.<\/li>\n       \n    <\/ul>\n    \n    <p>A disease is that which affects either the body or the mind or both. Disease such as, leprosy, fistula, piles etc. are due to the abnormalities of the four elements constituting the semen and the ovum. Disease like colie, peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, cholera etc. are due to the vitiation of the four constituents of either mothers as assimilation or one&#8217;s own afterbirth i.e, inborn or acquired. This vitiation is said to be karmic and is only inferable.<\/p>\n    <p>The principles and methods of treatment is too big subject to be dealt with in a few words. The&nbsp;<strong>sine qua non<\/strong>&nbsp;of proper treatment is of course proper diagnostic, particularly with view to our &#8216;Tridosha&#8217; pathology. So, the physician has been enjoined to take note of the particular type of the disease, the involvement of organs other that those directly affected, the climate, the strength and the power of digestion, the temperament of the patient, his age. Habits of living etc., for purposes of correct diagnosis and to decide upon the correct line of treatment. A physician ought to possess knowledge to enter the very innermost part of the patient, without which he can never treat the disease properly according to siddhar&#8217;s view.<\/p>\n    <p>The success of a physician is therefore due chiefly to his clear grasp of the derangement of humors and his selected and well-considered treatment of that derangement, according to well-defined principles of Therapeutics. Without knowledge of the said derangements, treatment would be unscientific and may lead to disaster.<\/p>\n    <p>The specialties of Siddhars are very potent remedies; and so, practitioners should scrupulously careful, special attention being paid to the form, the dosage, the diet the vehicle or medium of medicine etc.<\/p>\n    <p>They had investigated and studied fully the cause and effect of disease and all kinds of drugs, minerals and poision. They can even disintegrate them at their will and can also dematerialse or rematerialize their bodies as the liked. Their knowledge of the inherent nature and the therapeutic and magnetic effect of different drugs combined with the practice of regulating their breathing in VASIYOGAM is supported to give them longevity and superhuman person quste beyond our comprehension.<\/p>\n    <p>Traditional Siddha medicine upholds balancing, up righting and eliminating the pathogens as the main principles of treating diseases and maintaining health. It plays a good role in the fight against viral diseases, chronic inflammation, functional disorders, endocrine disorders and other diseases. Traditional medicine stresses prevention before diseases rather than treating diseases. But Siddha Medicine give equal importance in prevention and curing. According to the Siddha medicine, various psychological and physiological functions of the body are attributed to the combination of seven elements. Diet and lifestyle play a major role, not only in health but also in curing diseases. Internal medicine was used through the oral route and further classified into 32 categories based on their form, methods of preparation, shelf-life, etc. External medicines  classified into 32 categories includes certain forms of drugs and also certain applications (such as nasal, eye and ear drops) and also certain procedures (such as leech application).<\/p>\n    \n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- <div class=\"siddha-sec\">\n<div class=\"siddha-sec-inn\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"siddha-sec-a\">\n<p class=\"highlight-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Special Therapies in Siddha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Siddhars, the promoters of the medical system, invented and practised these external therapy procedures not only in prevention and cure of disease but also in promotion of health.&nbsp; Most of these therapies are aimed at maintaining a healthy balance of three humours (Tridosham), and also the seven tissue types of the body (Sapta dhatus). Some of the procedures need to be followed at regular frequency as a daily regimen or seasonal regimen to maintain this balance. There are occasions where administration of oral medicines becomes impossible and hence to revive the patient, administration of drugs or manipulation through external therapies like thokkanam, pattru, ottradam, Eye,Nasal,Ear,Oral applications are required.<\/p>\n<p>Besides pharmacotherapy, there are several special therapies unique to Siddha and classified into 32 catagories, in these 32 the following catagories some of them are listed below are available in our health clinic<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pattru (Poultice)<\/li>\n<li>Poochu (Liquid application)<\/li>\n<li>Kalimbu (Ointment)<\/li>\n<li>Seelai (Medicated gauze)<\/li>\n<li>Varthy-Pugai (Medicated wick)<\/li>\n<li>Pasai (Cream)<\/li>\n<li>Kali (Paste)<\/li>\n<li>Podi (Powder)<\/li>\n<li>Neer (Medicated Liquid)<\/li>\n<li>Nasiyam (Nasal drops)<\/li>\n<li>Ottradam (Fomentation)<\/li>\n<li>Pugai (Fumigation)<\/li>\n<li>Mai (collyrium)<\/li>\n<li>Kalikkam (Eye drops)<\/li>\n<li>Thokkanam (Physical manipulation)<\/li>\n<li>Podithimirdhal <em>(<\/em>Massage with dry powder)<\/li>\n<li>Vedhu (Steam therapy)<\/li>\n<li>Pottanam (Medicated pouch)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"> <strong>Thokkanam (Physical Manipulation Therapy)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Thokkanam is used for the patients with the complaints of deranged Vaatham and associated humors, it is a physical\/therapeutic manipulation and mobilization procedure usually done with hands on the body in nine different ways with or without the application of medicated oil in five different postures (standing, sitting, walking, lying on side and supination). This treatment is given to the patients by the trained professionals.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Suttigai (Cauterization)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Burning of the tissues to remove or close a part of it. Usually used to stop heavy bleeding. It is used in Scrotal swelling, Abdominal swelling, Kapha disorders etc.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Ottradam (Fomentation)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ottradam is the application of hot packs of substances like medicinal leaves, pulses, cereals husk, lime, brick powder, etc. on or around the affected part, this \u2018warm application\u2019 induces fomentation, or sweating which helps to disperse aggravated doshams in the affected area and dilating all body channels for cleansing.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Pugai (Fumigation)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Fumigation is an external therapy with medicinal herbs, main purpose of this procedure is infection control. Fume inhalation therapy is given to the patients with respiratory ailments like sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies, ear diseases, dental carries and asthma. This method is also done on different parts of the body apart from inhalation like in non healing ulcers, fistula, ano-rectal diseases, poisonous bites, stings and skin diseases.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Kattu (Bandage Dressing)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The application of medicine made of botanicals, inorganic substances to the affected area and bandaging it \u2013 dressing. It is applied for cases with inflammations, open wounds, painful conditions etc.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Nasiyam (Nasal Drops)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A process by which the drug is administered through the nostrils \u2013 Nasal instillation. This application wards off the diseases of head such as sinusitis, nasal block, migraine etc. It gives an instant relief.<\/p>\n<p>Eye Drops<\/p>\n<p>Ear Drops<\/p>\n<p>Gargling<\/p>\n<p>Head Massage<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Vethu (Steam Application)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A steam therapy and steam application to either localized regions or the whole body. It treats anorectal diseases, tremors, Rheumatoid arthritis and conditions associated with Vatham.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Pottanam (Medicated Pouch\/Packs)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Induction of perspiration by applying heat using heated packs of herbal powder.&nbsp; It is used in eye diseases, tridosham, spondylosis etc.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Pasai (Cream)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A semisolid lipid or resin \/ gum based applications .Usually fats are used as bases, vegetable oils or bees wax. As with creams they are emollient and protective, but stay on the skin longer. It is used in headaches and painful conditions.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"highlight-title1\"><strong>Ennai Kattu (Oil Pooling)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is a procedure of holding warm medicated oil in the affected area for a specific time. A specific oil in a specific amount is poured into the reservoir and kept in the same condition for a time. This helps the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues, softening the stiff and tight muscles. This helps to alleviate several painful conditions such as Spondylosis, Inter vertebral disc prolapses, Lumbago (low back ache), Sciatica etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thokkanam therapy is both preventive and curative, hence we offer \u2013 General Thokkanam Therapy and Treatment based Thokkanam Therapy<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>1.Thokkanam<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Thokkanam&nbsp;is the Siddha way of touch therapy. It is the physical manipulation of the body usually done with oil application It is very effective for neurological and musculoskeletal problems and enhance rejuvenation. It also promotes mental and physical fitness. According to Siddha, disease in the body occur due imbalance of three humours that is Vatham, Pitham and Kapham which in turn are governed by five fundamental elements \u2013 Akayam (Space), Vayu (Air), Theyu (Fire), Appu (Water) and Munn (Earth). Thokkanam is one of the 32 types of external medicines mentioned in siddha literature. In this technique, the physician uses his hands on the body of the patient in 9 different unique ways with using medicated oil with a curative or palliative point of view. The 9 different techniques in thokkanam which makes siddha medicine unique in all aspects.<\/p>\n<p>As per Siddha basic principles the meeting points of muscles, nerves, joints and skin including hair roots are places of flow of vital Vatham energy.A depletion of Vatham vital energy may lead to Vatham derangements s such as pain, altered tone, power, twitching, spasticity, Rigidity, numbness, and neuritis.<\/p>\n<p>It is mentioned specially to treat <em>Vaadha <\/em>diseases like <em>Pakkavaadham (Hemiplegia), Arunavatham <\/em>(Paraplegia), <em>Ekavaadham <\/em>(Monoplegia<em>), Thasaivadham <\/em>(Muscular Dystropy), <em>Iyakka Narambu vila noi <\/em>(Motor Neuron Diseases), <em>mugavatham <\/em>(Bell\u2019s Palsy) Mootuvatham (Joint Problem)etc. By improves the blood circulation, According to <em>therayar<\/em>, <em>Thokkanam <\/em>strengthens blood, flesh and skin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Three humour theory and thokkanam<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>To have a sound knowledge in application of Thokkanam clinically it is mandatory to know about three humour theory. <strong>Vatha<\/strong> is the force of creation, <strong>Pitta<\/strong> is the force of maintenance, and <strong>Kapha<\/strong> is the force of destruction.<\/p>\n<p>Vatha takes care of bodily functions as below<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Respiration- uyirkal(pranan)<\/li>\n<li>Excretion- keel nokku kaal(Abanan)<\/li>\n<li>Circulation-paravukal (vyanan)<\/li>\n<li>Digestion-nadukkal (samanan)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are six more vaayus which help the above said main vaayus. In a Neuro muscular disorder the first three vaayus are affected leading to wasting. So by rejuvenating the depleted vaayus through Thokkanam it is easier to treat the patient and prevent disability if intervened earlier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thokkanam is a physical manipulation procedure usually done by hands on the body in nine different methods with application of medicated oil along with Internal medicines. By improves the blood circulation, facilitates lymphatic drainage, improves skin tone and promotes the vitality. It not only improves muscle tone and power in the affected muscle like physiotherapy, but also give relaxation of muscle, relief mental distress and relief the pain of affected joints. will lead into the systemic establishment of these procedure globally and can help to get the assured effectiveness of <em>Thokkanam <\/em>therapy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Siddha system is the traditional Dravidian system of medicine, It has three methods to cure or conservative the disease, these are <em>Agamarunthu, Puramarunthu, Unavu &amp;Vazhviyal muraikal (<\/em>diet and living methods).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Persons not advised to undergo Thokkanam<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicable disease patients<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant women<\/li>\n<li>Feeding Mothers<\/li>\n<li>Women with per vaginal bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Post epileptic condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Unconscious persons<\/li>\n<li>At the period of fever<\/li>\n<li>Cellulites patients<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhoea patients<\/li>\n<li>Infectious disease patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Eligible criteria: <\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Vaadha disease<\/li>\n<li>Mental depressions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Steps to follow before undergoing Thokkanam<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Advise the person to pass urine before therapy Remove any metal jewellery, hearing aid, contact lenses and eye glasses<br> Advise the person to wear two piece swimming suit or under brief<\/p>\n<p>Assure the person is free from tobacco, smoke and beverages like alcohol, Ensure 2 \u2013 4 hours\u2019 time gaps between meals and thokkanam,<br> Ensure 1 hr time gap between water or herbal tea intake and thokkanam,<br> Explain the procedure to the patient.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Duration:<br> <\/strong>Usually 2 to 3 hours.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Post Thokkanam Therapy procedure: <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Ask the person to relax on the table for 10 minutes Ask the patient to take luke warm water shower bath<br> Ask the person to wear clean dress<br> Allow the person to wait for 15 minutes in a ventilated room after bath.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>2.Yogam<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Siddhars have described several yogic postures which are aimed at developing and maintaining the wellness of the body and soul. Saint Thirumoolar has detailed several yogasanas (yogic postures) in his valuable work titled \u2018Thirumandiram\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Medical yoga is defined as the use of yoga practices for the prevention and treatment of medical conditions. Beyond the physical elements of yoga, which are important and effective for strengthening the body, medical yoga also incorporates appropriate breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation in order to achieve the maximum benefits.&nbsp; regulate blood glucose levels, improve musculoskeletal ailments, arthritis, attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, cardiovascular disease, psychological benefits, increase mental energy and positive feelings, and decrease negative feelings of aggressiveness, depression and anxiety, the study and practice of yoga incorporates mindfulness-based practices such as mindful breathing techniques, focused concentration, meditation and self-reflection.<\/p>\n<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80% of Non-Communicable Disease deaths are due to four main disease types: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Unfortunately, lifestyle is the major causative factor in NCDs, including tobacco use, sedentary lifestyle, lack of regular exercise, unhealthy diets and chronic psychosocial stress, Chronic inflammation and stress is a common factor of many of the NCDs, and an area where yoga has been found to be extremely beneficial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Medical Yoga Therapy or \u201cYoga Chikitsa\u201d is the dynamic state of physical and mental ease, coupled with spiritual well-being.&nbsp;There are many traditional paths of yoga, including tantra, mantra, kundalini, bhakti, jnana, karma, raja yoga, and others, all of which have their own techniques to awaken these connections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Traditional yogic practices include breath control and techniques (pranayama), meditation (including mindfulness), the adoption of specific bodily postures (asanas) and self-reflection (scriptural or self-study)&nbsp;Medical yoga as considered here comprises the use of traditional yogic practices to prevent, cure, and\/or ameliorate disease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong><u>In our clinic patients are taught several Yoga practices related to their disease conditions.<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>3.Vaasi (Pranayamam)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><em>Vaasi yogam<\/em>&nbsp;is a branch of science dealing with the practice of correct breathing. There are different phases in science of breathing- physical, mental and spiritual. Controlled breathing is the scientific method of charging oneself with vitality and personal magnetism and was known to the ancients. Inspiration (<em>Poorakam<\/em>), suppression (<em>Kumbagam<\/em>) and expiration (<em>Rechagam<\/em>) are three vital steps in the practice of vaasi, which should be in a ratio of 1:4:2.<\/p>\n<p>Siddha science believes that if a man breathes at the rate of 15\/minute he takes 21,600 breaths\/day and at this rate he can live for a period of at least 120 years. This therapy is mainly employed for present day lifestyle diseases arising due to improper breathing habits and several other stress-related diseases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>4.Varmam<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><em>Varmam<\/em>&nbsp;points in the body which are vital energy storing points through which vital energy is transmitted to the various parts of the body and all the functions of the body are mediated. 108&nbsp;<em>Varmam<\/em>&nbsp;points are defined and these are used to stimulate energy, heal disease or stimulate the immune mechanism. Among the 108, 12 are major or vital points which control the function of the vital organs of the body. It is understood that depletion or stagnation of the flow of&nbsp;<em>'pranan'<\/em>&nbsp;or vital energy at the&nbsp;<em>varmam<\/em>&nbsp;points causes disease.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>The basic principle is to normalize the flow of Varmam&nbsp; energy. The methods of Varmam treatment being practiced today can be classified as follows:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Energy based treatment<\/p>\n<p>Vital air based treatment<\/p>\n<p>Nervous system based treatment<\/p>\n<p>Bone based treatment<\/p>\n<p>Muscle based treatment<\/p>\n<p>Internal organ based treatment<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>Other offshoots of the Siddha system<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>5.Vaastu sastiram<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>This is the branch of Siddha science dealing with planning and designing of a house or any living environment based on the positions of&nbsp;<em>'Vaastu Purushan'<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013the deity believed to be residing in any site and the theory of&nbsp;<em>'Panchabhootam'<\/em>. This science was developed with a purpose to provide a house that ensures health, happiness and peace of mind. Accordingly, it details out certain guidelines to be followed right from selection of site to final construction of house involving several calculations which result in perfect hygienic living condition.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>6.Astrology and Siddha<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Astrology has a significant place in Siddha science as it deals with the relationship between the planets and human beings. There is considerable Siddha literature explaining the effect of planetary forces on every human, from the time of his\/her birth to death. There are also references indicating that certain organs and their functions are controlled by the influence of the planets. The Siddha texts provide instances dealing with the influence of planets on the health and illness of individuals living on earth. Siddha science also deals with the positive use of planetary influences for treating certain diseases.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>7.Siddha and Veterinary Science<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Siddha medicine also deals with veterinary science. There are several references in Siddha literature describing wide range of veterinary disease and their corresponding medications.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"highlight-title\"><strong>8.Research<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Siddha system of medicine has a potential for evolving drugs particularly with respect to herbal antibiotics, herbal anaesthetics, herbal drugs for metabolic disorders etc. and hence have been looked as a base information for carrying out intensive inter-disciplinary research by biochemists, microbiologists, pharmacologists, endocrinologists etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> -->\n\n\n\n<!-- <div class=\"ayurveda\">\n    <div class=\"ayurveda-inn\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"ayurveda-sec-a\">\n    <p class=\"highlight-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><b>Doctrine <\/b>of Ayurveda System<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><strong>Ayurvedha, which means, \"The Science of Life\",<\/strong>&nbsp;The is the most ancient system of medicine now in existence. The foundations for this system were laid on the slopes of the Himalayas more than five thousand years ago by the vedic Aryans, who would have carried with them some notions about medicine when they entered india. On entering India of medicine is existence among the original inhabitants of India of whom siddha were a section. The Aryan sages, with the co-operation of the siddhas, desired to bring out a system of medicine and prevent that knowledge, they held several conference in several places in which the siddha representative of the tamil land seem to have taken a prominent part.<\/p>\n    <p>The earliest medical works, which have been preserved, are those of&nbsp;<strong>charaka<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>susruta<\/strong>. As contrasted with the Charaka Samhita, which is medical the susruta-samhita deals primarily with surgery. Tradition connects susruta with Benares in estern India. The text seems to be later than the text of charaka, its language Is less archaic, and its treatment is more concise, more developed, and more systematic. As in the case of charaka the text is guaranteed only be commentaries of the eleventh century, about a hundred and twenty surgical instruments are described, and a large number of surgical operation are referred to.<\/p>\n    <p>The satapatha-Brahamana and the atharava-veda texts which are belived to belong to the period between 1000 and 600 B.C.., contain enumeration of the bones of the human body, which although associated with a good deals of religious symbolism are very similar to those of charaka and susruta. The third great name of Indian medicine is <strong>vaghbata<\/strong>. His astangasamgraha is probably to be placed at the beginning of the seventh century, for the Chinese traveler I-Tising, without giving the name, refers to writer who shortly before his time had composed a compendium dealing with eight branches of medicine, It is suspected that this may be the asankar refered to in arbic work. It has been conjectured that the famous&nbsp;<strong>Madhavanidana<\/strong>&nbsp;(of the 8th or 9th century) may be the Badan of Arabic writers. After this period the arts and crafts were left more and more to the lower castes, and anatomy and surgery fell into disuse. Empirical medicine decayed as diseases came to be regarded as the inevitable result of Karma. Metallic preparations as medicines are casually referred to in the Charaka and Susrata-Samhitas and in Varahamihiras's Brahatsamhita (mercury and iron), but the wide extension of their use does not seem to have taken place before the seventh century. Alchemy and the rasayana <b>doctrine<\/b> of mercury as the elixir of life seem to have flourished especially in connection with the Tantric cults of Hinduism which are of South Indian origin.<\/p>\n    <p>Ayurvedha in its study of the human body as well as the universe has given special thought to the six factors. namely then five mahabhutas and the soul or Atma. Just as modern medical science is greatly influenced by Physics. Chemistry and biology so also Ayurvedha has a great share of the impact of the old Hindu philosophical thought and principles in vogue for a very long time in India. But, Ayurvedha has not taken these thoughts and principles in their entirety. It has moulded them according to its needs and then assimilated them into its own theories. It is why at places these philosophical thoughts and principles are identical with the original version while at other places there is a lot of difference.<\/p>\n    <p>In Ayurvedha, the theory Panchamahabhutas has been applied to the origin of the universe and more specially to the conception, development, physiological functions, and pathological disorders of the human body. May they have made use of this theory for those drugs and food articles that are widely used in the keep up of human body and eradication of diseases. DOSHA-DHATU-MALMTOLAM HI SHRIRAM (the human body comes out of the three doshas, seven dhatus and various excreta) is a well-known saying in Ayurvedha but the production and existence of dashes etc. is mainly due to the Panchmahabhutas.<\/p>\n    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">There are five Mahabhutas as the word panch shows. The inherent properties of these mahabhutas are as under:-<\/h5>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Shabda (Production of sound) is the property of Akash cetherel Strata that Pervada the universe.<\/li>\n    <li>Sparsha (production of touch sensatin) is the property of Vayu (serial strata that surround the whole universe)<\/li>\n    <li>Roopa (production of form) is the property of Teja (osidlsing or igniting force of fire)<\/li>\n    <li>Rasa (production of the sensation of taste) is the property of Jala (water)<\/li>\n    <li>Gandha (production of the sensation of smell) is the property of Prithwi (earth).<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h3 class=\"highlight-title1\">Mutual Intrainclusion of Panchamahabhutas<\/h3>\n    <p>In our body the various sensations attributed to the different mahabhuta do not have their absolute value because most of the mahabhutas are interlinked together to produce a particular sensation. Production of sound (shabda) comes from ether or Akash. But Vayu is not absolute, it also contains Akash in it. This why the mahabhuta of Vayu has got two properties of Shabda and Sparsha. Similarly Teja is a mixture of ether, air and the fire and so it has all the three properties attributed to the three mahabhutas that is sound, touch and form or roop Jala contains ether, air, teja or fire and water in it, hence its property has all the four attributes of sound, touch, form and taste. Prithwi or earth mahabhuta is a sum total of all the five mahabhutas which are iternally included in it and so all the attributes of sound, touch, form, taste and smell.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Mahabhutas<\/li>\n    <li>Panchmahabhutas<\/li>\n    <li>Preponderance<\/li>\n    <li>Pancbhutic doshas<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <b><h4 class=\"highlight-title1\">Ayurvedically characterisable Points of Mahabhutas:<\/h4>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Earth of Prithwi is characterised by hardness or karatwa.<\/li>\n    <li>Water of Jala is characterised by fluidity of drauatwa.<\/li>\n    <li>Vayu or air is characterised by mobility or chalataw.<\/li>\n    <li>Agni or fire is characterised by heat or ushanatwa.<\/li>\n    <li>Akash or ether is characterised by want of resistance called Apratighata, or loss of touch or asparshatwa.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/b>\n    <p>In the living human body, Doshas are the all-pervading Dravyas formed of the five Mahabhutas. And these Doshas are the causative factors in the formation, existence, disorderliness and destruction of the human body.There are three Doshas. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are their names. Vata is formed of the Sanskrit root 'va' which literally means movement; Pitta is formed of the root 'tap' which means 'heat-producing'; and Kapha adhesions and cohesion. And from these in appears that Vata is motive, Pitta is heating and Shleshma is adhesing. Chief property or guna of Vata is chalatwa or motility movement: of Pitta it is ushanatwa or heat ; and Shleshma it is unctuousness and fat. Ayurvedic texts have quoted many more properties of the Vatadi Doshas. But the above named properties are most important.The chief natural function of Vata in human body is chalan or various movements, similarly of Pitta it is pachan or digestion and of Shleshma it is unification of various components of the body parts.There are many other functions of these Doshas which are elicited in various ways in different parts of our body: -<\/p>\n    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">Varieties of Vata<\/h5>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Pran<\/li>\n    <li>Udan<\/li>\n    <li>Vyan<\/li>\n    <li>Saman<\/li>\n    <li>Apan<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">Varieties of Pitta<\/h5>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Pachak<\/li>\n    <li>Ranjak<\/li>\n    <li>Sadhak<\/li>\n    <li>Alochak<\/li>\n    <li>Bhrajak<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">Varieties of Shleshma<\/h5>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Avalambak<\/li>\n    <li>Kledak<\/li>\n    <li>Bodhak<\/li>\n    <li>Tarpak<\/li>\n    <li>Shleshak<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>Large intestines of Vatha, Nabhi of Pitta and Thorax of Kapha are the chief sites of location.<\/p>\n    <p>While considering the problem of longevity and of health and also while considering the treatment aspect of an individual the temperament of Doshaj prakritis of an individual are specially given a good thought.<\/p>\n    <p>The special tissue or Dushya or Dhatu of Vata is Asthi or bone. Special tissues of Pitta are blood (rakta) and sweda (perspiration).special dushyas of Shleshma are the rest of the dushyas i.e., Rasa, Mamsa (Muscular tissue) majja (marrow), shukra (semen) and the two excreta-shakrit (faeces) and mutra (urine).<\/p>\n    <p>Location in normal quantity and quality called balancing is one stage of the movements of Doshas. This stage gives good health. The second stage is deficiency of Doshas and the third is the abnormal increase of the Doshas in quantity or quality. These two stages are never found in normal conditions. They are always provocatory stages denoting pathological conditions.<\/p>\n    <b><h5 class=\"highlight-title\">At the time of diagnosis, in Ayurvedha, special attention is given to the four stages of Doshas as described by Sushruta. They are<\/h5>\n    <ul>\n    <li>Sanchaya or stages of accumulation of Doshas.<\/li>\n    <li>Prakopa or vitiation of Doshas.<\/li>\n    <li>Prasar or speading of Doshas.<\/li>\n    <li>Sthan snasraya or localisation of a Dosha.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/b>\n    <p>Vagbhat says that there is no pain without Vata, there is no burning sensation without Pitta and there is no oedema or shopha without kapha or shleshma.<\/p>\n    <p>Ayurvedha system contains more of Siddha materials we find scattered throughout Tamil Nadu without being properly systematized according to the needs of the times. We will be able to find the truth when we go to Siddha and analyse the contents scientifically. The mankind and the medical practitioners should be thankful to the sages of the past who had made these things available to us in a language which was the lingua-franca of ancient scholars of our vast country in the easily understandable and assimilable form even three thousand years ago.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div> -->\n\n\n\n<!-- <div class=\"ayurveda\">\n    <div class=\"ayurveda-inn\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"ayurveda-sec-a\">\n                    <p class=\"highlight-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Preventive Care<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">Disease:<\/h5>\n                    <p>Disease is also known by other names viz malady, sickness, distemper, suffering, affliction, ailment, distress of mind, chronic disease and dreadful illness.<\/p>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">The Characteristics of Disease:<\/h5>\n                    <p>The enjoyment of life is associated with pleasure. Disease is opposed to this sense of pleasure.<\/p>\n                    <p>Diseases are of two kinds: <\/p>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>\n                            Pertaining to the body and diseases\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>Pertaining to the mind according to the variations of the three humors.<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">Causes For Disease :<\/h5>\n                    <p>Excepting the diseases caused by our previous births, the diseases caused by our present birth are due to our food habits and actions. One should avoid anger, very hard work, wearing wet dress, Sexual contact with a person afflicted with diseases, speaking loud, talking too-much, over eating and eating with aversion. Instead one should eat the right quantum, and right quality of food at the appropriate time. One should do exercises, should have ambitions and observe fasting - with one time meals. It is the responsibility of a physician to find the cause and to cure the disease.<\/p>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">Rules for Healthy Living: <\/h5>\n                    <p>To be free from diseases and for a healthy living one should consume boiled water, diluted butter milk and melted ghee. Over indulgence in sex should also be avoided. One who observes the following guidelines lives a better, prosperous and healthy long life. If so, the Lord of Death will never approach and will keep away from him. Drinking Cow's milk; bathing in hot water following oleation; keeping the left hand as pillow while sleeping are good. One should have a short walk after a meal. <\/p>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">To be avoided : <\/h5>\n                    <p>Sleep during day time; <strong>should not indulge<\/strong> in sexual action immediately after the intake of food, frequent sexual indulgence, sexual contact with an elderly woman; One should stay away from women during their menstrual period. exposure to sun's rays in the early morning, controlling defecation and micturation; vegetables that cause constipation and piles; sour curd; food prepared in the previous day even if it is an Ambrosia and eating without proper appetite, eating three times a day, and drinking of water during eating are to be avoided. Tubers except elephant foot yam and early ripened plaintain, dust and pollution of goat,donkey and broom. are to be avoided. The fragrance of flowers should not be smelt at midnight. <strong>Consumption of food should be avoided at dust.  One should not stay below <\/strong> the lamp posts or trees at night. <\/p>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">To be followed<\/h5>\n                    Emetic treatment should be done once in six months; purgatives once in four months; nasal application should be done once in 6 weeks (Nasiyam) and shaving the face once in a week; oil bath should be taken twice a week; corrillium be applied to the eyes once in three days. <br>\n                    <strong>One should respect <\/strong> God, ancestors and teachers and should also respect the Cows.\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">The things one can take after each dose of medication<\/h5>\n                    <p>Betel and areca nuts or flakes, Sangu chunnambu Siru nagappoo - the flower of a herbal tree, grapes, the stem of betel leaves, honey, cloves, parched or fried paddy of one year old, Borneol camphor etc. These will not decrease the strength and power of the medicine: but will augment the effectivepess of the medicine Visemen prefer only such things to get rid of the unsavoury and unpalatable smell and  taste of the medicine taken. So it is better if we offer one of the above things after medicine for better results. <\/p>\n                    <h5 class=\"highlight-title\">In General<\/h5>\n                    <p>Pathartha Guna Chinthamani also mentions the type of containers or vessels that should be used for preserving and feeding the patients according to their afflictions by the three humors of the body. <\/p>\n                    <p><strong>For Vatha patients:<\/strong> bell metal utensils are more suitable. <\/p>\n                    <p><strong>For Pitha patients:<\/strong> golden vessels are effective. <\/p>\n                    <p><strong>For Kapha patients:<\/strong> copper bowls. <\/p>\n                    <p>If we do not have such expensive metal dishes it is extremely good to use mud pots. For all the diseases of the three humors it is better if we use only mud pots. It is also emphasized in another verse that silver vessels are very good to preserve. Golden containers and dishes are extremely effective to resume the patient's normal health. But mud pots are better than any other costly containers. Even bell metal utensils are only mediocre in bringing about the desired result. <\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div> -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctrine of Siddha The siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient system contemporaneous unit those of the submerged levels, egyption, mesopotamian, chinese and Grecian medicine. 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