Treatments

Siddha External Therapies

Siddha medicine, an ancient traditional healing system from South India, includes a wide variety of external therapies aimed at promoting health and treating various ailments. Here is a list of commonly used **Siddha external therapies**:

PodiThimirthal (Powder Massage)

Use of herbal powders applied and rubbed on the body to enhance circulation, treat joint pain, and improve skin health.

Thokkanam (Massage Therapy)

A specialized massage that includes manipulation of soft tissues, muscles, and joints to relieve pain, stiffness, and improve mobility.

Varmam Therapy

A therapeutic technique that involves stimulating certain vital points (varmam points) in the body to balance energy flow and relieve various conditions like joint pain, headaches, and paralysis.

Otradam (Hot Fomentation)

Applying heat in various forms (such as hot sand or herbal compresses) to alleviate pain, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation.

Pattru (Poultice)

Herbal paste or poultice applied to the skin, commonly used to treat swellings, boils, or local inflammations.

Suttigai (Cauterization)

A process of applying heat or a heated instrument to certain body parts for treating abscesses, warts, and other skin conditions.

Vasti (Enema Therapy)

Herbal enemas to cleanse the colon and treat digestive or gynecological problems.

Nasiyam (Nasal Drops)

The application of medicated oils or juices through the nasal passage to treat headaches, sinusitis, or respiratory conditions.

Kizhi (Herbal Bolus Therapy)

Heated herbal boluses (small pouches containing herbs) are applied to the body for muscle pain, arthritis, and neurological disorders.

Leech Therapy

The use of medicinal leeches to remove impurities from the blood and treat conditions like varicose veins, skin disorders, or arthritis.

Pugai (Fumigation Therapy)

The fumigation of certain body parts with herbal smoke to treat respiratory disorders or skin diseases.

Azhuthu (Pressure Therapy)

Application of pressure on specific body parts or points to improve energy flow and alleviate pain.

EnnaiKattu (Oil Bandage)

Application of medicated oil-soaked bandages for joint disorders, swelling, and wounds.

Kayakalpam (Rejuvenation Therapy)

Use of herbal and mineral formulations in various external applications to rejuvenate the body, slow aging, and enhance vitality.

These external therapies are often used in conjunction with internal medicines for a holistic treatment approach in Siddha medicine.