Siddha
Siddha system of medicine :
Siddha is an ancient system of medicine that originated in the south india. This system was formulates and established about more than 25000years back by the eminent powers called siddhars and hence the name siddha medicine.
Basic concepts & principles of siddha:
According to the siddha system, a human body, as well as the plants & other living species, are the replica of the elements of the universe irrespective of their origin.
This system believes that all the objects in the universe are made of 5 basic elements which are, 1.Earth 2.Water 3.Air 4.Fire 5.Space
The food we consumer & the medicine we take are also composed of these five elements the amount & proportion of these elements in the medicine vary. It is their preponderance that is responsible for the medicinal actions & therapeutic results they produce.
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