Siddha medicine is one of the oldest taditional system of medicine in the world, beleived to have originated in south india (Tamil Nadu) over 5000 years ago . The word “siddha” which means attainment of perfection or heavenly bliss. This system was developed by the siddhars, ancient saints and spiritual scientists, who combined medicine, philosophy , yoga, and alchemy.
In siddha thokkanam is one of the most important method for maintaining health and treating diseases. Thokkanam means the theraputic manipulation of the body using hand technics, medicated oils or powders to correct imbalances in the three humors(mukkuttram- vatham,pitham,kapham). It improves blood and limbs circulation reduces pain stiffness ans swelling, helps in relieving stress inducing sleep and improving mental clamness. It strengthens muscles joints and nerves , it removes toxins and restores balance of mukkuttram.
Fomentation(ottradam) is the theraputic application of heat over the body to relieve pain, swelling, stiffness and vatha disorders by using medicinal leaves are fried in oils and tied in bundles(elai kizhi). It improves blood circulation reduces inflammation and muscle spasms .It promotes sweating to remove toxins. It loosens stiff joints and enhances flexibility.
It is one of the ancient siddha treatment for vatha diseases. This is a procedure of holding warm medicated oil in the affected area for a specific time. It is very useful for cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis and knee osteoarthiritis.
It refers to the use of medicated smoke for therapeutic purposes. In siddha Fumigation therapy(pugai) means inhaling, exposing or applying medicated smoke to treat diseases. It used for respiratory diseases, sinusitis, headache,and cold.
