Siddha Medicine is the traditional medical system of Tamil Nadu in southern India, attributed to the 18 Siddhars — enlightened sages who combined spiritual practice, alchemy, and medicine. It shares theoretical roots with Ayurveda but is distinguished by its emphasis on mineral/metallic preparations, rejuvenation therapy (Kayakalpa), and the Varmam (vital point) system.
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Conditions
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Treatments
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Evidence Records
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Sources Used
Philosophical and medical foundation of Siddha — yoga, alchemy, and medicine integrated
1500 verses on disease, diagnosis, and treatment — the primary clinical Siddha text
Diagnostic methodology and pulse examination in Siddha
Eight-fold examination: Naa (tongue), Niram (color), Mozhi (voice), Vizhi (eyes), Sparisam (touch), Malam (stool), Neer (urine), Naadi (pulse)
Pulse diagnosis at three positions (Vatham, Pitham, Kapham) — similar to Ayurvedic Nadi but with Siddha-specific interpretations
Unique urine-oil drop test: a drop of sesame oil on morning urine — the oil drop pattern indicates Vatham, Pitham, or Kapham dominance