SIDDHA
The Siddha medicine is the oldest traditional treatment systems of medicines, generated from Tamil culture in South India and it is believed to be one of the oldest medical systems in the known universe. Siddha system of medicine originated from Tamil civilization in Lemuria, a continent situated in the Indian Ocean, one-time land called kumarikandam submerged under the Indian Ocean.
The word Siddha comes from the word Siddhi which means an object to be attained perfection or heavenly bliss. Siddha focused to “Ashtamahasiddhi” the eight supernatural powers. Those who attained or achieved the above said eight powers are known as Siddhars (Saints). The Siddha medical system was developed by 18 ancient supernatural spiritual saints (Siddhar) of India. Hence, it is called Siddha medicine.
These siddhars did many pieces of research and found medical qualities of each material and also did research on astronomy, astrology, medicine and concluded their results. They provided practical medical solutions applicable even to the current era and they are the world’s first scientists and forgoer of science.
A Siddha medical system shows the ways to how to keep the three components (Vatham, Pitham, Kapham) undisturbed and to maintain the seven elements in normal condition. Siddha medicine focuses on herbals, diet, yoga, meditation and lifestyle to both prevent and cure disease. It is a spiritual and physical approach to health, upholding the belief that a healthy spirit leads to a healthy body.
Siddha System says…
“Your body can heal itself practically any ailments if it is given the right nutrients”
“FOOD ITSELF IS MEDICINE”