One year after the Parliament passed the bill amending the Indian Medicine Central Council (amendment) Act, the Union Health Ministry will soon issue the notification to formally recognise within the definition of Indian medicine the Sowa-Rigpa system that is practised in the sub-Himalayan regions in the country. “The Department of Ayush has recognized the Sowa-Rigpa as Indian System of Medicine by amendment in the...
Sowa-Rigpa on streamline
One year after the Parliament passed the bill amending the Indian Medicine Central Council (amendment) Act, the Union Health Ministry will soon issue the notification to formally recognise within the definition of Indian medicine the Sowa-Rigpa system that is practised in the sub-Himalayan regions in the country. “The Department of Ayush has recognized the Sowa-Rigpa as Indian System of Medicine by amendment in the...
Uniform treatment protocol to manage type-2 diabetes - CTMR
A uniform treatment protocol backed by 59 practising Siddha physicians and NGOs across Tamil Nadu was put forward by the Chennai-based Centre for Traditional Medicines and Research (CTMR) for managing type-2 diabetes. The protocol was declared in a seminar of Siddha doctors on the world diabetes day in Chennai by CTMR. According to the organisation, the protocol is to be accepted and followed by...
The hidden link of Buddhism and Siddha tradition on Silver Screen- 7am Arivu (7ஆம் அறிவு)
With the Tamil film 7 am arivu (meaning 7th sense) catching imagination of even common man about Bodhi Dharma, curious readers are all looking for more on his personality and findings. Bodhi Dharma was a Tamil prince born in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. He travelled to China to spread Buddhism. He is worshipped in China. Enlightenment, Meditation, Yoga etc are related to inner contemplation which...
SIDDHADREAMS crossed 1,00,000 pageviews!
SIDDHADREAMS crossed 1,00,000 pageviews in its all time history. It has been made possible only because of you the readers and supporters of this blog. SIDDHADREAMS proudly consider this as another stepping stone. From the beginning since December 2005, SIDDHADREAMS has been thriving to promote Siddha System of Medicine by giving unique articles and other contents. Lot more will be in future. SIDDHADREAMS express its sincere thanks to...
Effective use of internet & computer for Academic Research
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Siddha Medicine therapy for Autism at Chennai
Swabhimaan is a Trust, lead by Dr.Partheeban a Siddha Medical Graduate working for the welfare of people with autism in India. It is located by the second largest coastline in the world, at the suburbs of Chennai. The Trust has blossomed out of a three-year-old dream of Indian medical doctors and parents of children with autism. The trust was principally started as a Indian...
Comprehensive list of Medicinal Plants of India
Though it has 800+ plants, it is not a complete list. 1 Abelmoschus crinitus WALL. 2 Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) MOENCH 3 Abelmoschus ficulneus (L.) WIGHT & ARN. 4 Abelmoschus manihot (L.) MEDIK. 5 Abelmoschus moschatus MEDIK. 6 Abies densa W. Griff. ex.Parker ...
Siddha expert published rare books on Varma therapy
Dr. Kannan Rajaram a siddha medical graduate and an expert in varma therapy revealed the age old medical practices of varma therapy by his books. These methods are collected from asaans of various parts of Kanyakuymari District of Tamilnadu most of them were kept as secrets. Being a heir of Traditional varma therapist he included therapeutic methods of his own tradition in his...
Marine organisms in Indian medicine and their future prospects- Review article on Siddha Medicine
Abstract: The marine ecosystem is a rich source of both biological and chemical diversity which has been explored in the discovery of unique chemicals, having potential for industrial development as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, molecular probes, fine chemicals and agrochemicals. In recent years, a significant number of novel metabolites with potent pharmacological properties have been discovered from marine organisms. In the present paper various...
Agathiyar Rana Nool (அகத்தியர் இரண நூல்) Siddha Medicine Ebook
Agathiyar Rana Nool is a book of Siddha medicine preparations for diseases like Wound, Ulcers of Various types, Chancre, Cyst etc. which is being dealt in Surgery. Ranam (இரணம்) is the term stands for wound and related lesions. This book having various types of preparations for such lesions. Published by Pazhani Dhandayuthapani Temple Siddha Medical Books Publication division in the year 1975. They are one of...
Gold-based Medicines face price hike
Gold Concoction Patients may have to pay more for gold-based-Indian medicines as prices of the metal have touched an all-time high. Indian medicine experts said that prices of such medicines had increased by up to 30%. The hike has put the drugs out of the reach of a number of patients. "There has been an overall hike in the prices of Ayurvedic & Siddha medicines...
An impressive blog on Home Remedies in Siddha Medicine
Grannytherapy.com is based on an idea – that India’s traditional knowledge systems can provide valuable answers to solving modern problems. Whether it’s science, healthcare, education, or technology, the scholars of India have evolved comprehensive understandings of life over the millennia that demonstrate how people can remain balanced and how we can help keep balance in our world. Unfortunately, much of this great wisdom has...
Vaithiyanugoola Jeevaratchani (வைத்தியானுகூல ஜீவரட்சனி) Siddha Medicine EBook Download
Vaithiyanugoola Jeevaratchani (வைத்தியானுகூல ஜீவரட்சனி) written by Angamuthu Muthaliar, Published by Mr.Ramasamy Naidu at Lakshmi Narayana Vilas Press, Chennai on 1896 AD. It is a book of preparations of Siddha Medicines. Most of the types of medicines are described by the author. The book is digitized by Thamizhkanal @ Pollachinasan of Thamizham.net. Siddhadreams is proud to introduce this Ebook with profound thanks to Thamizham.net.Download details ...
Exhibition and lecture on preservation of rare books at RMRL
Printed advertisement for Pandit S. S. Anandam’s Tamil (Siddha) Medicines, early 20th century. Courtesy: Roja Muthiah Research Library, Chennai. Roja Muthiah Research Library invites you for special lectures and an exhibition on the eve of Madras Week celebrations ...
Siddha physician-cum-RDO got state award for courage and daring in service
The state's Kalpana Chawla award for courage and daring enterprise was presented to Trichy revenue divisional officer Dr S Sangeetha, who conducted search operations and made a major seizure of 5.11 crore in cash meant for distribution to voters in the run up to the state assembly elections. (See more details here) Tamil Nadu chief minister J.Jayalalithaa presented the award to her on the...
Glossary of Malayalam name to Botanical name of Siddha medicinal plants
List obtained from website of Agriculture Dept. of Kerala with some corrections on Botanical names. Some common plants also listed. Source: www.keralaagriculture.gov.in/ Malayalam nameCommon nameBotanical nameFamily AllspiceAllspicePimenta dioicaMyrtaceae AmaraIndian beanLablab purpureusFabaceae AmukuramAsgand (Hindi Name)Withania somniferaSolanaceae AnjiliJungle jack/AiniArtoearpus hirsutusMoraceae AvanakkuCastorRicinus communisEuphorbiaceae BamplimasPomeloCitrus decumanaRutaceae ...
Tamil to English Dictionary of Medicine by TV Sambasivam Pillai Vol-1, Part-2 (pages 450-581 ) Ebook Download
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Tamil to English Dictionary of Medicine by TV Sambasivam Pillai Vol-1, Part-2 Ebook Download
At last the wait is over! The top contribution to Siddha medicine in last century, The Tamil to English Dictionary of Medicine - Chemistry, Botany and Allied Sciences edited by Thanjavur Vilvayyaa mannaiyaar Sambasivam Pillai @ TV Sambasivam Pillai (சாம்பசிவம் பிள்ளை சித்த மருத்துவ அகராதி) Extends More than 6000 pages having detailed description for almost all terms used in Siddha Medicine and other allied sciences is on...
CTMR hits centaury in Digitization of Siddha Manuscripts
One hundred bundles of age-old palm manuscripts collected from different healers and institution trained Siddha physicians have been digitized by CTMR. The project supported by Dept. of AYUSH, Govt. of India commenced in April 2011. The process of collection of the palm manuscripts was done with briefing of different healers associations and individual physicians. The information was also spread through Short Messaging Services and...
WORLD CONFERENCE ON INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE 2012
“Indian Systems of Medicine for all” is the focal theme of a world conference which will be held from January 5 to 8, 2012 in Pune (India). The International Academy of Ayurveda, Dhanwantari Pariwar, Pune and B.A.M.S. Graduates Association are jointly organizing the conference. Previously, a number of world conferences have been arranged separately by the Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani and Siddha medical fraternities,...
Actual usage of Indian traditional medicines - NSSO begins survey
Though the common perception is that traditional medicinal systems like ayurveda and unani have wide acceptability in India, the first-of-its-kind survey on their actual usage will commence soon in the country. The National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) has for the first time included some questions about AYUSH (auyrveda, yoga and naturapathy, unani, siddha and homeopathy) in their consumer expenditure schedule for the 68th annual...
India to more concern with quality of Medicinal Plants
India's wonder plants with medicinal properties will now come with a special "good quality tag" with the government putting in place a voluntary certification scheme for medicinal plant produce based on good agricultural practices and good field collection practices. This, the government said, will enhance confidence in the quality of India's medicinal plant produce and make available good quality raw material to the ayurvedic...
SIDDHADREAMS crossed 10,000 pageviews per month
SIDDHADREAMS crossed 10,000 pageviews per month. It has been made possible only because of you the readers and supporters of this blog. thank you for this. SIDDHADREAMS proudly consider this as another stepping stone. ...
Modern Pulsometer for Naadi analysis in Siddha Medicine
Siddha Medical science got an uplift with a modern pulsometer to analyse Naadi which is the basic diagnostic tool in Traditional Siddha System of Medicine. Naadi is a great tool developed by the Dravidian people in ancient times and recorded by Siddhars the founders of Siddha Medicine. Naadi sodhanai is a method entirely different from Modern Pulse analysis. Naadi sodhanai is based on the Three Humours of the...
Stricter norms for colleges of traditional medicine
India has 499 colleges teaching the Indian system of medicine — 311 colleges for Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha and 188 colleges teaching homeopathy — which will have to follow the new registration system from 2011 academic year. In order to ensure the quality of education to the students of Indian system of medicines and prevent mushrooming growth of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) and...
List of Siddha Medicine books available at The Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Arumbakkam, Chennai
The Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy has printed some standard books, some Medical Dictionaries and some Rare manuscripts/Cudgeon leaves/ books. Some of them are available for Sale from Central Library, Anna Hospital Complex, Arumbakkam, Chennai, India. The text books for the BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery) course and M.D. Siddha (Doctor of Medicine) are also available at the...
Hysteria (சூதிகாவாதம்) in Siddha Medicine
Hysteria in Siddha MedicineArticle byDivya Jayachandran It is one of a psychiatric aspects, of much importance since it's prevalence is increasing now a days. This disorder should be clearly understood by the doctor and the relatives of the patient as well, because the symptoms shown by the patient may create an atmosphere of tension around and the physician may misinterpret these symptoms. In GeneralHysteria,...
Evidences of usage of Rhinoceros horn in Siddha Medicine for Asthma
The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is also called Greater One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian One-horned Rhinoceros and belongs to the Rhinocerotidae family. Listed as a vulnerable species, the large mammal is primarily found in parts of north-eastern India and in protected areas in the Terai of Nepal, where populations are confined to the riverine grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas. Weighing between 2260 kg and...
Indigenous Software starts its march against Biopiracy of Traditional Medical Knowledge of India!
Special symbols to denote ancient Indian medicinal formulations are helping identify and catch bio-pirates, who are trying to illegally patent existing knowledge. India has put in place a unique "global bio-piracy watch system" through which, whenever somebody files a patent application in any of the seven largest patent offices in the world, scientists sitting in India immediately get to know about it following which...
Cure for hiccup in Siddha Medicine!
The term wasp is typically defined as any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor an ant.Almost every pest insect species has at least one wasp species that preys upon it or parasitizes it, making wasps critically important in natural control of their numbers, or natural biocontrol. Parasitic wasps are increasingly used in agricultural pest control as...
Onan (Calotes versicolor, ஓணான்) in siddha Medicine for syphilis, poliomyelitis and epilepsy
The Oriental Garden Lizard, Eastern Garden Lizard or Changeable Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is an agamid lizard found widely distributed in Asia. It has also been introduced in many other parts of the world. It is an insectivore and the male gets a bright red throat in the breeding season leading to a common incorrect name of "Bloodsucker". ...
Training program on manuscript reading and writing
Saraswathi Mahal Library here is conducting a training programme on manuscript reading and writing from April 17 to May 7. Sixty-three persons, including professors and retired professors with post graduation in Tamil and degree in Siddha medicine would be taken up for the programme, a release from M.S.Shanmugham, Collector, who is also the director of the library, said here on Friday. Experts in reading...
One of earlier dreams on digitalization of Siddha literature achieved!
I was an internee in GSMC, Palayamkottai 6 years ago. I was having a dream to digitize all literatures related to siddha medicine. I've started with digitizing books from our college library with the book Theraiyar kappiyam (தேரையர் காப்பியம்). I completed my first book successfully and started to train my Juniors the same with support from the Principal of the college and NSS team....
Kasthuri (Musk) in Siddha Medicine for venereal diseases
Musk is the name originally given to a substance with a penetrating odor obtained from a gland of the male musk deer. The substance has been used as a popular perfume fixative since ancient times and is one of the most expensive animal products in the world. The name, originated from Sanskrit muṣká meaning "testicle," has come to encompass a wide variety of substances...
Indian Viagra in Siddha Medicine also used for limb paralysis and to improve spermatogenesis
Indira kobam in Siddha medicine is refferd to velvet mite i.e. Trombidium grandissimum which is endemic to the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent. Alternate names for it include Bir Bahuti, Scarlet Fly, Lady Fly, Velvet Buchi (Telugu term commonly used in Hyderabad, India), 'Aarudra Purugu' (another Telugu word from around Hyderabad, India because one sees them only in the season 'Aarudra'), 'Sadhaba Bohu'(Oriya term meaning 'bride...
Siddha Physician Become RDO takes on poll violators!
TIRUCHI: The mobile phone of S Sangeetha, revenue divisional officer and the returning officer of Tiruchi West constituency, where state transport K N Nehru is contesting in April 13 rings almost non stop. And most of the calls are tip offs about alleged bribing of voters or violation of election code. The young officer from Mettur in Salem, a post-graduate in Siddha medicine, is...
AALKAATTI PATCHI (Lapwing bird) ஆள்காட்டிக் குருவி In Siddha Medicine for Smallpox
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. It has characteristic loud alarm calls which are variously rendered as "did he do it" or "pity to do it" leading to colloquial names like the did-he-do-it bird. Usually seen in pairs or small groups not far from water but may form large flocks in the non-breeding...
Medical Pluralism hits Business Minds
A new institute, with help from the Tatas, will integrate ayurveda with modern medicine to take medical pluralism forward. Earlier this month, something unusual happened in India’s high-tech city of Bangalore. Tradition and modernity met in harmony and with a desire to look forward, not back. Ratan Tata, a Parsi, belonging to the most anglicised among Indian communities, and head of a multi-billion-dollar business...
Most awaited database of Siddha Medicinal plants and herbs
Plant Info Centre is creating database of around 11122 spicies in India and 5676 in Tamilnadu alone. For remaining plants the process of tamil naming is going on. In tamil,out of 697 plants 90000 tamil names are there. In each plant, Plant Info Centre will provide Classification Search, Family Name, Genus, Botanical Name, Author Name, Tamil Name -தமிழ் பெயர், Vernacular Names in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannadam, Tulu, Telungu, Hindhi, Konkani, Sanskrit, Marathi, English / Trade Name Habit, Propagation, Flower Colour, Flowering Season, Fruiting Season, Useful Parts, Centre of origin, Distribution, Economic...
Tamil to English Dictionary of Medicine - Chemistry, Botany and Allied Sciences by TV Sambasivam Pillai
Tamil to English Dictionary of Medicine - Chemistry, Botany and Allied Sciences edited by Thanjavur Vilvayyaa mannaiyaar Sambasivam Pillai @ TV Sambasivam Pillai is one of the greatest contributions from a Scholar of 20th Century. Extends More than 6000 pages having detailed description for almost all terms used in Siddha Medicine and other allied sciences. Expect this book at siddhadreams soon! ...
Theraiyar kappiyam (தேரையர் காப்பியம்) siddha medicine Ebook download
Theraiyar kappiyam (தேரையர் காப்பியம்) written by siddhar Theraiyar describes various methods of medicine preparations and types of medications in Siddha System of Medicine. In this book Theraiyar explained various methods of metallic preparations of Siddha medicines like parpam (பற்பம்), centūram (செந்தூரம்), cuṇṇam (சுண்ணம்), and plant preparations like cūraṇam (சூரணம்), tailam (தைலம்), iḷakam (இளகம்) etc. and clinical methods like Naadi (நாடி) disease prevention methods etc. This is one...
Pogar-7000 (போகர்-7000) (Bogar-7000) Siddha Medicine Ebook Download
Pogar (Bogar)-7000 (போகர்-7000) also called as Pogar saptha kaandam (போகர் சப்தகாண்டம்) is the masterpiece by Siddhar Pogar. This book deals with almost all subjects of Siddha Medicine especially of Metals and minerals (alchemy). This book can be called as bible of Alchemy in Siddha System. Pogar-7000 contains 7000 verses (songs) is a great treasure for Siddha Medicine. But experts in Siddha Medicine especially having sound knowledge...
Major changes in MBBS curriculum proposed
The Board of Governors of the Medical Council of India (MCI) has proposed major changes in the undergraduate curriculum and training programme that would create an “Indian Medical Graduate,” who will have necessary competence to assume his or her role as a healthcare provider. "A graduate would have to pass an exit exam or licentiate examination in order to practise medicine" The “Indian Medical Graduate”...
3rd World siddha day celebrations ahead
World siddha day is being celebrated in 14 April every year. This is the Tamil new year's day as well as Dr. BR Ambedhkar's birthday. This year world siddha day celebrated as world siddha doctors meet. The Third World Siddha Day is going to be celebrated at Trivandrum by the Siddha Doctors Association on April 14th 2011 after its inauguration on 14.04.2009 at the...
Parliamentary committee slams NRHM scheme implementation
The implementation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) came under sharp attack from a parliamentary committee Thursday, with the health ministry being asked to carry out a 'complete re-appraisal and restructuring' of the project. In its report on the NRHM presented to parliament, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi also lamented that the government's expenditure on...
The Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India - Part 1 Vol-1 Ebook Free Download
The Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India -Part 1 Vol-1 Published by Department of AYUSH, Govt. of India contains Monographs of 73 plants is foremost book in its category. Available in public domain at WHO's HerbalNet Digital Repository Bibliographic details of the book as followsTitle: The siddha pharmacopoeia of India. Part - 1, vol. 1, first edition Corporate author: India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,...
Leech therapy in Siddha Medicine
Roughly 600 leech species have been identified to date, but only about 15 are used in medicine. Leeches classified as “medicinal leeches”, Hirudo medicinalis, in the narrower sense have been used to treat patients for centuries. Siddha Medicine explains different types of leeches and methods to cure various diseases through leech theraphy. leech therapy or hirudotherapy is called as aṭṭai viṭal (அட்டை விடல்) in Siddha Medicine Hirudo medicinalis...
India to showcase mission to protect traditional knowledge
New Delhi, Mar 22 India will showcase its unique mission to curb bio-piracy and share its experience of protecting traditional knowledge in front of representatives from 38 countries at an international conference here.The conference ''Utilisation of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) as a Model for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge'' has been inaugurated by Science and Technology Minister P K Bansal today. "India...
Theraiyar Karisal-300 (தேரையர் கரிசல்-300) siddha medicine Ebook Download
Theraiyar karisal-300 written by Siddhar Theraiyar in 1000 - 1500 AD. In this book Theraiyar explained various methods of metallic preparations of Siddha medicines like parpam (பற்பம்), centūram (செந்தூரம்), cuṇṇam (சுண்ணம்), and plant preparations like cūraṇam (சூரணம்), tailam (தைலம்), iḷakam (இளகம்) etc. This is one of the most famous books in Siddha Medicine. Siddhadreams is proud to make this precious wealth online. ...
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