Siddha system is a very old system of medicine which enriched the mankind from time immemorial. This system was found by Siddhars. Siddha comes from the word Siddhi which means an object to be attained perfection or heavenly bliss. Siddha focuses “Ashtamahasiddhi,” the eight supernatural powers. Those who attained or achieved the powers are known as Siddhars. There were 18 important Siddhars in olden days headed by Siddhar ‘Agasthiyar’ and they developed this system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha medicine.

Siddhars are the spiritual scientists who explored the world through their inner eye. They strongly believed that a healthy and strong body is necessary to attain the heavenly bliss. So they found remedy from nature to cure various diseases in order to maintain a healthy body and attain the elixir of life. They followed a disciplined and a healthy life and did an extensive studies in various fields. They had documented them in palm leaves as manuscripts and gifted to the mankind.

Siddha system is a very old system of medicine which enriched the mankind from time immemorial. This system was found by Siddhars. Siddha comes from the word Siddhi which means an object to be attained perfection or heavenly bliss. Siddha focuses “Ashtamahasiddhi,” the eight supernatural powers. Those who attained or achieved the powers are known as Siddhars. There were 18 important Siddhars in olden days headed by Siddhar ‘Agasthiyar’ and they developed this system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha medicine.

Siddhars are the spiritual scientists who explored the world through their inner eye. They strongly believed that a healthy and strong body is necessary to attain the heavenly bliss. So they found remedy from nature to cure various diseases in order to maintain a healthy body and attain the elixir of life. They followed a disciplined and a healthy life and did an extensive studies in various fields. They had documented them in palm leaves as manuscripts and gifted to the mankind.

The principles of siddha system basically depend on the

  • Five Primordial elements (neer, nilam, neerupu, kattru, aagaum),
  • Three Humors (Vatham, Pittham, Kabam) and
  • Six Tastes (inipu, pulippu, uppu, kaippu, karpu, thuvarpu).

Selective combination of these primordial elements gives the respective taste. The three humors namely Vatham, Pittham And Kabam are the main basic principles which maintain the body equilibrium. They are in the ratio of 1:1/2:1/4. Any changes in the ratio of those three humors bring the disease. Therefore Siddhars aimed to treat diseases to bring the three humors to equilibrium.

The seven elements of body are the essential components which also should be maintained in the proper ratio.

1. Ooneer (plasma) responsible for growth, development and nourishment;
2. Cheneer (blood) responsible for nourishing muscles, imparting colour and improving intellect;
3. Oon(muscle) responsible for shape of the body;
4. Koluppu/Kozhuppu (fatty tissue) responsible for oil balance and lubricating joints;
5. Elumbu (bone) responsible for body structure and posture and movement;
6. Elumbumajjai (bone marrow) responsible for formation of blood corpuscles; and
7. Sukkilam (semen) responsible for reproduction.

 

Siddha medicine is a form of traditional medicine originating in southern India. It is one of the oldest systems of medicine in India. In rural India, siddhars have learned methods traditionally through master-disciple relationships to become local “healers” known as siddhars.

Tamil Nadu state runs a 5.5-year course in Siddha medicine (BSMS: Bachelor in Siddha Medicine and Surgery). The Indian Government also gives its focus on Siddha, by starting up medical colleges and research centers like National Institute of Siddha. and Central Council for Research in Siddha. Commercially, Siddha medicine is practiced by siddhars referred in Tamil as vaithiyars.

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