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Siddha medicine is developed in pre ayurvedic period with civilization of Mohenzadaro and Harappa in the Indus river valley around 10,000 years back. The Siddha System of Medicine is a contribution of the Dravidian culture, which is one of the oldest cultures in world. Siddha system of medicine talks more about moral principle and moral guidance which is extremely relevant to our present day health care system. Ancient Tamil Civilization has contributed a lot and has left behind a relevant health care system to the world. Siddha concepts are not only relevant today it will continuously relevant in the future also.

Karpa medicines:

The hallmark of Siddha system is KAYAKARPAM i.e., imparting immunity to diseases and counteracting the aging process. A deeper exploration in the areas of kayakarpam of the siddhars can fetch us break-through in combating various incurable diseases. Karpa therapy is inclusive of herbal karpam, Mineral karpam, regulatory procedures for life force Circulation, Yoga and more integrated therapies like muppu, (Vaithyamuppu, Vathamuppu, Yoga muppu).

Siddha medical science most distinctly emphasizes the practice of Kayakarpam to rejuvenate the body and mind, markedly slowing down the biological ageing. The therapy of Kayakarpam is attained through Karpa-aviztham (karpa-medicines) and Karpayogam (regimens of life). The longevity of an organism clearly depends on its individual parts and their effective organization. The intercellular organization can be made effective with help of medicines, specially prepared for this purpose like Amuri, muppu etc and practicing special regimens like pranayama, yoga and meditation. Amuri, Muppu and Guru are highly acclaimed preparations in Tamil Siddha tradition. By regular practice of Yoga stress and strain also gets relieved and lifespan increases. Kayakarpam provides both Spiritual and general benefits. Spiritually, the serpent power or Kundalini is aroused and the super conscious state is attained, when the Jeevatma get united with Paramatma. Karpam like Ashtanga yoga makes this possible.

Karpa Avizhtham:

Karpa avizhtham or medicines include herbal, mineral and animal preparations. They are of two types,

• Daily prepared or already prepared medicines.Herbal Karpa avizhtham are mentioned in Theraiyyar Yamagavemba, Bohar karpam 300, Bohar 7000, Thiruvalluvar karpam 300, Pulathiar karpam 300etc.
• Mineral Karpa medicines are present in Agasthiyar chendooram300, Bohar 7000& 700 etc.

Beyond these, there are certain health practice like Amuritharanai, dasadeeksha, iyamam (good character), Niyamam (good conduct). Kayakarpa recipe is to build a strong body. For instance, in the morning, fresh ginger officinalis (ingi) after removing the outer skin, crushed and mixed with hot milk with or without honey. At noon, dried ginger crushed and powdered to be taken with food. Kadukkai, (Terminalia chebula) powder mixed with water to be taken at bed time.

Courtesy: NIS https://nischennai.org/main/siddha-medicine