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Dr.G.Senthilvel, M.D.(s),
Research officer, CCRAS, Dept. of AYUSH
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. - If the body perishes, Prana departs Nor will the light of truth be reached I learned the way of preserving my body And so doing my Prana too. - Thirumanthiram
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Origin
Siddha system with its Thamizh origin also is associated with Thamizh language which is the last surviving classical language of India. Siddha system has its origin about 10000 BC according to recent archeological studies. Siddha system is nothing but a part of Thamizh civilization which is the only civilization alive from pre-historical periods.
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Siddhars
Siddhars are divine people as well as scientists who have attained Siddhi. Siddhi is nothing but enlightment. Siddhars developed the Thamizh medical system and have written lot of literatures in medicine, alchemy, astrology, life style, dietetics etc. Siddhars with the help of their astanga siddhic power and spiritual efficacy developed single and compound medicinal products from herbs, metals and minerals.
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Medicine
E E E . - One that cures physical ailment is medicine One that cures psychological ailment is medicine One that prevent ailment is medicine One that bestows immortality is medicine. - Thirumanthiram
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Siddha system enumerated many herbal and herbo-mineral formulations indicated for specific disorders. Some of them are, Gastrointestinal disorders Respiratory disorders, Neurological disorders, Musculo-skeletal disorders Cardio-vascular disorders Psychomatic disorders etc.
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- Cassia auriculata
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- Cassia auriculata
^ ^ - ! Diabetes mellitus Leucorrhoea Dysentery Tubercular fever
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^ - Pergularia daemia
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^ - Pergularia daemia
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- Ionidium suffruticosum
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- Ionidium suffruticosum
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Terminalia arjuna
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Terminalia arjuna
ER . Diabetes insipidus Venereal diseases Fever
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Ocimum sanctum
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Ocimum sanctum
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Centella asiatica
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Centella asiatica
^ Rejuvenating drug Skin diseases
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Aegle marmelos
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Aegle marmelos
^ ER E ER Gastritis Dropsy Respiratory disorders Delirium
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E Phyllanthus emblica
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E Phyllanthus emblica
^ - ^ . Loss of libido Rejuvenation
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Withania somnifera
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Withania somnifera
Skin diseases Respiratory diseases Anaemia Arthritis Loss of libido
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R Tinospora cardifolia
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R Tinospora cardifolia
R . Diabetes mellitus Tuberculosis Fever
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Terminlia chebula
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Terminlia chebula
ER E . Alterative Rejuvenation
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) Aloe vera
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) Aloe vera
^ R E . Rejuvenation Alterative
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- Semecarpus anacardium
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- Semicorpus anacordium
Skin diseases Tuberculosis Arthritis Venereal diseases
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E Achyranthus aspera
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E Achyranthus aspera
ER Hemorrhoids Diarrhoea Leucorrhoea
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E - Andrographis paniculata
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E - Andrographis paniculata
ER E . Fever Sinusitis
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Plumbago zeylanica
Pubo Hemorrhoids Arthritis Venereal disease Fever Carcinoma
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R EPhyllanthus amarus
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R E Phyllanthus amarus
R E ^ R E. Eye diseases Hemorrhage Jaundice
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VARMAM
Varmam, a unique treatment method left by the Siddhars, the great saints is a gifted branch of Siddha Medicine. The term Varmam is otherwise called as Kaalam, Swasam, Praanan, Kalai, Saram, Yogam, Vaasi etc.,
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Varmam is nothing but Vital Energy centers located in our body. The study of Varmam is called VARMALOGY. Varmam or Varmam Therapy is restricted to Tamil Nadu State only. In Tamil Nadu also, it is more specific and confined to Nagercoil and Kanyakumari Districts. An expert in Varmam physician is called Aasaan or Varmaani.
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CLASSIFICATION
According to Anatomical Locations Head to Neck Neck to Navel Navel to Anus Upper Limb Lower Limb
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According to Dhoshas (Humoral Classification) Vatha Varmam Pitha Varmam Silaethuma Varmam Numerical Classification Unilateral Located Unilaterally Symmetrical Varmam Points Located on both the sides (Left & Right) Midline Varmam points
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METHODS OF TREATMENT
Varmam Treatment may either be given alone or combined with drug therapy Stimulation of Varmam Point alone Stimulation of Varmam Points and administration of Herbal Preparations Stimulation of Varmam Points and administration of Metallic Preparation Stimulation of Varmam Points and administration of Preparations from Animal sources Stimulation of Varmam Points according to Individual Stars/Planets Stimulation of Varmam Points by Tantric Energy www.similima.com
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Varmam can even help the Coma patients to regain consciousness The Synovial fluid can be re-synthesized by regular application of Varmam points, which will be of great use in the cases of Osteo Arthritis It is useful in conditions like Hyperhidrosis/ Anhidrosis also.
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Thank you
very much and awaiting guidelines to shape up better.
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