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Monday, August 30, 2010

Effective remedy

Nellikka (Indian gooseberry) Emblica officinalis

1. Enhances immunity
2. Promotes ulcer healing property
3. Controls respiratory allergy
4. Augments appetite
5. Controls bleeding

Effective remedy

Neem (Azadirachta indica), Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

A paste prepared from Neem leaves and Manjal is an effective external application for skin disorders.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Effective remedy-6

Tamil: Pakal
Malayalam: Kaippakka, Pavaikka
Momordica charantia

This is known as plant insulin. Juice of the fruit will be a remedy for Madhumegam (Diabetes mellitus)
For Intestinal worm, cooked fruit could be given.
Those who are having skin disorders should not take it as a food or medicine.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

PSORIASIS

plaque psoriasis on back

PSORIASIS

PSORIASIS

Psoriasis affects approximately 2% of the world population. Increasing incidence of the disease at present is owing to various triggering factors which include stress, drugs, active illness and improper diet habits. Several varieties of psoriasis disease are seen now including plaque, guttate, palmar/ plantar and pustular psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is the common variety and usually aggravating during winter season. Involvement of bones, joints and nails is the other points to be considered seriously. Scaling, erythema and induration are the major problems seen in the patients. Sometimes it will be accompanied with itching. Even though quite number of medicines is available in modern medicine, administration of steroids will be the ultimate choice preferred by the doctors. Topical and oral administration of this kind of medicines will cause some adverse effects such as striae, atrophy and even systemic effects. So people are naturally seeking some better solution in alternative systems. In Siddha, it is termed as “Kalanjaga padai”in the literature.

Siddha system of medicine is gaining image among the patients by showing better response with Siddha medicines during medication. Plenty of herbal and herbo mineral drugs are available in the list. It offers some quick response in the persons who are having 20-30 percent involvement of the body surface. More than 30% will need few months to get rid of this problem. Response with Siddha treatment is purely depends upon the severity and chronicity of the disease. Diet restriction is unavoidable one to get better results.

Medicines made up of plants like Smilax chinensis, Withania somnifera, Zingiber officinale, Terminalia chebula, Wrightia tinctoria, Cyanodon dactylon will offer good solution in the process of treatment. Anemia, Pruritis, Dryness of the skin, Hypotension, Arthritis are some of other problems commonly associated with psoriasis to be managed immediately with proper Siddha medicines.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Effective remedy-5

Mavilingam (Tamil)
Neer mathalam (Malayalam)
Crataeva nurvala

Powder of dried bark will be the effective remedy for urinary stone. It is a well known diuretic.

2-3 gm with plain water twice a day

Effective remedy-4


Adhathodai (Tamil)
Adalotakam(Malayalam)
Adathoda vasica

Decoction (for one dose) prepared from
1.Adathodai leaves (2 nos - leaf stalk and mid rib removed)
2.Thippili
3.Thalisapathri
4.Adhimathuram
each 3 gm in coarse form
5.200ml of water

200 ml water reduced to 50 ml by boiling method

Two times a day

Effective remedy for cough, phlegm in the chest

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Effective remedy-3


Keezhanelli
Phyllanthus amarus

10 gm paste of the whole plant in buttermilk in empty stomach will be effective remedy for Jaundice.

Effective remedies -2

Vasambu (Tamil)
Vayambu (Malayalam)
Acorus calamus

Dried root should be burnt in to black and 500 mg- 1 gm of this blackish powder could be given with honey to stop nausea/ vomit and trouble- some hiccup.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Siddha ,a comprehensive medical system-4

Treatment is Siddha
Impairment of three doshas is the main reason for the onset of the disease. Consequently treatment in Siddha mainly directed towards restoration of equilibrium state of the three vital forces like Vatham, Pitham and Kapham and for the purpose one or more of the following cleansing procedures is adopted. Virechanam (for vatha diseases); Vamanam (for pitha disease) and Kalikkam/Nasiyam (for kapha disease). After above procedures, the body condition of the patient becomes more feasible to receive the specific treatment. Saint Thiruvalluvar explains four requisites of successful treatment. These are the patient, the attendant, physician and medicine. When the physician is well qualified, well experienced and the other three agents possess the necessary qualities in their field, even severe diseases can be cured effortlessly. The treatment should be commenced as early as possible after assessing the course and cause of the disease. Treatment is classified into three categories: Vinnavar maruthuvam (Divine method); Manida maruthuvum (Rational method); and Asura maruthuvum (Surgical method). In Divine method superior medicines like parpam, chendooram, guru, kuligai made of mercury, sulphur and pashanams are used. In the rational method, simple medicines made of herbs like churanam, kudineer, vadagam are used. In surgical method, incision, excision, heat application, bloodletting, leech application etc are used. While treating the patient special concern will be paid on Yakkai (Body constitution of the patient), Thinai (sort of land where the patient is living) and Season for the effectiveness of the treatment.
Varmam and Thokkanam are exceptional kind of treatment practices existing in Siddha. Varmam is a specialized technique applied by the physician on 108 vital points of human body to cure Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal diseases followed by trauma and other reasons. Thokkanam consists of 9 varieties of massage procedure more or less similar or superior to Pancha karma in Ayurveda also indicated for Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal diseases. It is very essential to bring the scientific essentialities of this practice to the attention of world community by employing extensive research.

Yoga-Pranayamam-Dhyanam is some treatment varieties advised for chronic diseases and pshycosomatic disorders. Siddhar Thirumoolar was the first authour dealt this exceptional approach thousands years ago. Day to day practice of these kinds of methods is the easiest way to maintain the health normally and to get rid of the disease even with no medication. In modern world, all the people are leading mechanical and miserable life due to the advancement of science and technology, resulting in psychosomatic disorders in roundabout way therefore Yoga and dhyanam will be the ultimate solution.

Siddhars developed Kayakalpam mainly designed for longevity with complete freedom from illness and for preventing ageing problems (Kayam means body; Karpam means competent). Kayakalpm is the special way shown by the Siddhars to make the body competent. According to Thirumoolar totally 108 kayakalpa medicines are available in Siddha for rejuvenation purpose. Current concept of anti-oxidants and immuno-modulators are some of the properties of Kayakalpa drugs. Kayakalpam medicines not only cures affected disease, promotes immune status, prevents ageing problems, maintains youthfulness and also extends life span. It is very evident that, no other medical system at present world having such speciality.

Why Siddha is a better system at present condition?
1.Drugs are available for all age groups and all kind of disorders 2 Drugs are available for chronic/dreadful diseases 3.Easily available 4.Easily acceptable 5.Less expensive
6. No side effects 7.Time-tested drugs 8.Blended with our culture.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Siddha, a comprehensive medical system-3

Siddha medicines and its advantages: -

1. Hence all the medicines are derived from natural sources, Siddha drugs are considered to be non toxic. If at all undesired effect will be manifested due to some other reasons, those things also will be corrected with appropriate antidote pointed out by the Siddhars.

2. At present situation, side effects of drugs is the main problem in the long course of the medication in majority of the existing medical systems and people are in the position to look forward for better system to safeguard their physique and ultimately approaching Siddha to root out the disease and to keep body in sound forever.

3. No fear in handling of Siddha medicines among the people because of having adequate knowledge customarily about the medicinal uses of drugs. In other medical system there is necessitating of a qualified expert to offer guidance about the utility.

4. No special skill is required in collection and preparation of some simple home remedies for the consumers and it is noteworthy to mention that this system is extremely incorporated with our people’s culture in all aspects.

5. Expect very few medicines, other variety of drugs are having increased shelf life. Eg.Parpam-100 years, Chenduram-75 years, Chunnam-500 years, No expiry for Karpam, Sathu, Kuruguligai varieties. Because of increased life period, the practitioners and patients could preserve medicines for years together without losing the potency. No financial loss in this aspect.

6. Due to the availability of increased number and varieties of medicines in Siddha health care system, any disease, even dreadful disease can be treated perfectly. In short, Choice of drug for each disease is more, so that patient can be treated properly until getting good result. According to age factor, their likings and severity of the condition, medicine could be chosen is yet another benefit. People are impressed with color, taste and smell of the medicine, which is very important factor in the consumer point of view to go on with the treatment for specified period.

7. Cost of the Siddha medicine also very less when compare with other medical systems is a main criterion to be taken in to account because majority of the prevailing medical systems are moving in business oriented way. For having Siddha treatment for one month in common diseases, around 200-300 rupees is enough in case of classical variety of drugs. Hence Siddha keeps a room for caring and protecting even the people of poor socio-economic status.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Nerunjil (Tribulus terrestris)




Decoction of whole plant

Indications:
1. UTI
2. Urolithiasis
3. Dysmenorrhoea
4. Odema

Siddha, a comprehensive medical system

Sources of Siddha medicines:
Siddhars had discovered thousands of raw materials and invented their medicinal uses with their supernatural powers. They prepared medicines from natural sources like Mooligai (medicinal plants), Thathu (11 types of metals, 25 kinds of salts, 64 varieties of pashanams and 120 numbers of uparasams) and Jeevam (animals and animal derivatives).

In Siddha medicine the use of metals and minerals are more predominant in comparison to other Indian traditional medicine systems. In the usage of natural metals, minerals and other synthesized chemicals told in “Sarakkuvaippu murai” by various Siddhars especially by Bogar, this system was far more advanced than Ayurveda. Siddhar Nagarjuna introduced the uses of mercury and its compounds to the Ayurvedic system only in later periods. The use of more metals and chemicals was justified by the fact that to treat the body from dreaded diseases and protect the body from decomposing agents and factors. The other reason perhaps was that the south Indian rivers were not perennial and herbs were not available all through the year. In herbal drugs, the Siddhars not only used herbs, which grow in the surrounding areas, but also herbs that grow in Southern hill ranges and even in high altitudes of Himalayas. It is noteworthy that Siddhar Korakkar was the first to introduce Cannabis as a medicine; he used it as a powerful painkiller. Abhin was another important herb used to alleviate pain by Siddhars gave a pathway to the development of Morphine and Codeine, the powerful pain killer used in allopathic system later.

Siddha drugs:
In Siddha 64 varieties of medicines are available which includes 32 classifications of internal medicines and 32 classifications of external medicines. Under each classification thousands of formulas are mentioned by the Siddhars in their literatures. The drugs used in Siddha medicine were classified on the basis of five properties: suvai (taste), guna (character), veerya (potency), pirivu (class) and mahimai (action).
Classification of Internal medicines: 1.Surasam 2.Charu 3.Kudineer 4.Karkkam 5.Utkali 6.Adai 7.Choornam 8.Pittu 9.Vatagam 10.Vennai 11.Manappagu 12.Nei 13.Rasayanam 14.Ilagam 15.Ennai 16.Mathirai 17.Kadugu 18.Pakkuvam 19.Thenooral 20.Theeneer 21.Mezhugu 22.Kuzhambu 23.Pathangam 24.Chenduram 25.Parpam 26.Kattu 27.Urukku 28.Kalangu 29.Chunnam 30.Karpam 31.Sathu 32.Gurukuligai

Classification of external medicines: 1.Kattu 2.Patru 3.Otradam 4.Poochu 5.Vedhu 6.Pottanam 7.Thokkanam 8.Pugai 9.Mai 10.Podi thimirthal 11.Kalikkam 12.Nasiyam 13.Oothal 14.Naasikabaranam 15.Kalimbu 16.Seelai 17.Neer 18.Varthi 19.Chttigai 20.Salagai 21.Pasai 22.Kali 23.Podi 24.Murichal 25.Keeral 26.Kaaram 27.Attai vidal 28.Aruvai 29.Kombukattal 30.Kuruthi vanguthal 31.Urinjal 32.Peechu

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Agsthiyar

Siddha, A Comprehensive Medical System

An Introduction

Siddha system of medicine, popular among the Dravidian population that prevails in South India and is practiced from time immemorial especially in Tamil populated region.

“Siddhars”, Saints and Sages of Tamils developed this exceptional system. They were many in numbers, but 18 siddhars(Nandi devar, Agasthiyar, Thirumular, Punnakkeesar, Pulasthiyar, Poonaikannar, Idaikkadar, Bogar, Pulippani, Karuvurar, Konkanavar, Kalangi, Sattainathar, Azhuganni, Agappai, Pumbatti, Theraiyar and Kudhambai) are generally highlighted in old literatures in Tamil and they have given in different period of history not only their knowledge of medicine but also their philosophy to their successors. Instead of giving the name of any one of the siddhar as the founder of the system, our ancestors wisely endorsed its origin to divine being Lord Shiva, who was considered as the Prime Siddhar. It was the grounds to consider Siddha system as Shiva sampradayam (Tradition of Shiva). According to the tradition, a strong belief that Lord Shiva only conveyed the knowledge of medicine to his wife Parvati. The knowledge was passed then from her to Nandi and finally it was given to the other Siddhars through Agasthiyar, the originator of Siddha medicine.

The word “Siddha” was derived from “Siddhi”. The word “Siddhar” denotes one who has achieved some extraordinary powers (siddhi). Perfection/ heavenly bliss/ an object to be attained or complete knowledge are the other meanings for the term Siddhi. This achievement of siddhi was related to the discipline of mind and its superiority over body, and was accomplished through both yoga and medicine. Siddhars were of the concept that a healthy soul can only be developed through a healthy body. So they developed methods and medication that are believed to strengthen their physical body and thereby their souls. They practiced intense yogic practices, including years of fasting and meditation and believed to have achieved super natural powers and gained the supreme wisdom and overall immortality. Through this spiritually attained supreme knowledge, they wrote scriptures on all aspects of life, from arts to science and truth of life to miracle cure for diseases. Thus siddhars (practitioners of Siddha) became the symbols of psychosomatic perfection and so the Siddha medicine became a combination of medicine and ashtangayoga. Siddhars aimed at Jeevan mukthi; hence the ultimate aim is to have a perfect and immortal body maintained by Kayakalpam procedures. Achievement of Jeevan mukthi was possible according to them, by employing ashtangayoga process. Among all the medical systems existing in the world, Siddha is only system having a very strong spiritual base.

As per the obtainable literatures, it is learnt that, Siddha was developed somewhat 7000 years ago. In fact, Siddha was the earliest medical system of the world, older than Greek, Romanian, Mesapadomian, Chinese, Ayurvedic, Allopathic, Homeopathy etc and it is absolutely of no value that Siddha is being considered as a branch of Ayurveda by Keralites. The knowledge of the Siddha medicine and its philosophy were transferred to next generations through Guru- Sishya parambara. The Siddhars and their followers wrote their knowledge in palm leaf manuscripts, which were found in different parts of South India. From these manuscripts, the Siddha System of medicine had been developed as a separate system and also as a key part of Indian systems of medicine(ISM). At present, there are eight recognized Siddha Medical Colleges, are functioning all over India, where Siddha medicine is taught. These institutions are regulated by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), New Delhi and run under Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University and Kerala University. Santhigiri Siddha Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, is the first Siddha Medical College in our state, teaching Siddha through English medium, established in 2003 with the sacred blessings of Gurusthani Sishya Poojitha Janani Amritha Jnana Thapaswini of Santhigiri Ashramam, founded by Guru Navajyothishree Karunakara Guru. Providing the knowledge of this divine medical sytem to Siddha learning medical students in a spiritual atmosphere is the speciality of Santhigiri’s college.

Other colleges in India are:

  1. National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  2. Govt.Siddha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  3. Govt.Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli ,Tamil Nadu
  4. Sairam Siddha medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  5. Velumayilu Siddha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  6. RVS Siddha Medical College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  7. ATSVS Siddha Medical College, Munchirai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
  8. Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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