EIGHT FOLD INVESTIGATION (ENVAGAI THERVUGAL)

Amongst the varied traditional treatments, the Siddha diagnostic methodology is quite unique and interesting that includes eight important diagnostic methods namely,

• Naadi or pulse diagnosis
• Sparisam or touch
• Naa or tongue examination
• Niram or colour of skin
• Mozhi or speech
• Vizhi or eye examination
• Malam or faeces
• Moothiram or urine examination.

PULSE (NAADI)

Science defines pulse as ‘beat of an artery’, felt at the wrist, with the fingertip. According to Siddha, the science of pulse is based on Tridosha theory and can be understood only when acquainted with immense knowledge. The three kinds of humors are ascertained from three kinds of movements of the pulse i.e swift, medium and slow. The textual evidence of Siddhars immensely helps in tracking down the diagnosis and prognosis of disease by the nature of pulse reading.

MANIKADAI NOOL

Diagnosis of disease is made by a unique method of measuring the wrist circumference with the help of simple cotton thread

ASTROLOGY

All the influences that come from the Sun, the planets and the starts act on human beings. These influences from the planets are fully diagnosed and dealt under Astrology. Diseases may often occur without any assignable cause; and sometimes people get cured without the administration of any medicine. Such happenings are attributed to the planetary changes of whose action is upon the human system.

HOLISTIC HEALING

On conclusion any medical science, cannot be fulfilled unless the overall wellness of the human body is accomplished. A holistic approach involves seeking the wellness of the patient both physically and mentally. Holistic healing treats the physical and psychological imbalances, choosing to live in harmony of mind and soul. It is not an alternative to conventional medical care, rather it’s an integrative option for the betterment of human life.

CONTEMPORARIES OF SIDDHA MEDICINE

With a march of time, Siddha medicine, which was constrained in palm leaf manuscripts had a reawakening. Many Indian universities have included the basics of Siddha medicine as a subject. In Tamilnadu and Kerala, there are eight collages which teach Siddha medicine as professional course, 1000 primary health care centers and several district and taluk level hospitals.

The pivotal role played by the department of Ayush under the centre council for Indian medicine, New Delhi, in promoting Siddha is the establishment of national institute of Siddha, Chennai. Private organizations like Arogya health care are indeed concerned with the promotion of research in Siddha medicine apart from clinical grounds.

On conclusion, Siddha system strives hard only to restore the blessing of nature to human beings.