Alternative system of medicine

1. SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

2. INTRODUCTION
The Siddha System of Medicine is one of the oldest
medical systems in India.
It is an ancient science deeply rooted in Dravidian
culture.
 The system addresses over 4,448 disease symptoms and
their remedies.

3. Thousands of herbs and minerals are included in
Siddha treatments, which focus on both acute and
chronic diseases.
Effective for chronic to degenerative and viral to
cardiac diseases.

4. BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF SIDDHATHERAPY
Core Concepts
The Siddha system emphasizes a close link
between man and the environment.
Its principles are very similar to Ayurveda,
with a major focus on iatrochemistry (use of
chemicals and minerals in medicine).

5. BELIEF IN THE FIVE BASIC ELEMENTS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air
Sky (Aether)

6. THREE HUMORS (TRIDOSHA):
Vadham (Vata)
Pitham (Pitta)
Kabam (Kapha)

7. SEVEN BASIC BODYTISSUES:
1. Blood
2. Plasma
3. Fat tissue
4. Bone
5. Brain
6. Muscle
7. Semen

8. THREE WASTE PRODUCTS:
1.Feces
2.urine
3.sweat.

9. DRUGS AND MEDICATION IN SIDDHA
DRUGS ARE CLASSIFIED BASED ON SOURCE:
Thaavaram: Herbal substances (plants, leaves, roots,
seeds)
Thadu: Inorganic substances (minerals and metals)
Jangamam:Animal substances (products derived
from animals, such as milk, bones)

10. ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Internal medicine:Taken orally; classified into 32
categories.
External medicine:Applied topically (skin, eyes,
ears); also classified into 32 categories.

11. UNIQUE FEATURES
Only in Siddha medicine is the use of metals
and minerals such as gold, silver, sulfur, zinc,
and mica common.
Metals and minerals are processed using
special methods to ensure safety and efficacy.