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Ancient Medicine

In your country, ¿what type of ancient medicine did they perform?

The traditional medical systems of India have a very long history it is in practice since 2000 BC. Traditional medical systems of India including Ayurveda, Siddha and Yoga are concidered as the best madical practoces in the world. These ancient medical methods give good results on treatment.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is derived from two words: "Ayur" means life and "Veda" means knowledge. Hence, in the literal sense, Ayurveda is the science of life. According to Ayurveda all living things and bodies are composed of five basic elements called Pancha Mahabhutas namely Prithvi (Earth), Jal (Water), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air) and Akash (Space). If the balance between these elements is disturbed, it leads to disease.

Ayurveda works on the premise that there is a fundamental connection between the universe and man, and thus, the protection of nature and the prevention of air, water and soil pollution.

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Siddha

Like Ayurveda, Siddha is one of India's traditional systems of medicine. The Siddha originated in South India and its entire literature is in Tamil. Siddha medicine believes that the human body is physiologically classified into vada (air), pitha (fire) and kapha (earth and water), and when the balance of any of these elements is disturbed, a disease occurs.

According to Siddha medicine, one's diet and habitat play an essential role in curing disease. Uses metals and minerals to treat disease.

Can you give your honest opinion according to your beliefs? (your point of view is valuable to us)

Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga etc. are our traditional systems of medicine that are suitable for our body. Because these are in harmony with nature and do not cause any harm to our body. We have no side effects from this type of medicine. At the same time, it is my belief that even though chemical drugs may provide quick relief, they are harmful to the body. However, due to the delay in treatments like Ayurveda and Siddha, it is not suitable for today's situation. I feel that allopathic medicine is best if quick relief is required.

Can you describe some elements they used at the time? What was the special use of each one?

Here I give one example medive of Siddha called "Kapasura Kudineer" which highly consumed during the corona pandemic and has given positive result to people of south India.

Kapasura Kudineer

Kapha means kapha dosha. Asura means to help reduce kapha dosha. When read Surah it means Zuara or Fever. Drinking water means infusion/decoction/herbal tea.

Genre: Traditional Siddha Medicine
Presentation: Powder (surana) form for preparation of kashaya/kasayam/herbal tea

Uses:

Fever with multiple types of fever and respiratory complications in management.
It plays an important role in the management of swine flu during outbreaks and is highly recommended by chiropractors to prevent and reduce symptoms.

The use of Kapasura KUDINEER is recommended by Siddha doctors for the prevention and treatment of Corona Virus (Covid 19).

Useful in the treatment of fever associated with cough, cold, difficulty in breathing, which is generally classified as "kapha dosha" affecting the respiratory system. This drug has traditionally been used to treat various types of FLU.

Ingradients

Ginger, Long Pipili, Cinnamon, Dusparsha root, Agragaram root, Mulli root, Gokilaksha, Malabar nut, Camphorvalli leaf, Neem, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Indian leatherwort etc.

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Ayurveda Types of treatment:

1. Shodana Therapy (Filtration Therapy): This therapy aims to eliminate the causes of human disease. The process performs internal and external purification.

1. Shamana therapy: In this therapy, the deranged pancha mahabhutas are brought back to normal without creating imbalance in other organs. Treatment includes appetite, digestion, sun, fresh air exposure etc. Antibiotics and anesthetics are used in this type of treatment.

2. Padhya Vyavastha: In this treatment, diet, habitat and lifestyle are changed to improve immunity and reduce pathogenic processes. Its importance is in dietary dos and don'ts and increases digestion and assimilation to ensure tissue strength.

3. Nithan Parivarjan: This treatment involves avoiding disease-causing factors in patients' lifestyle and diet.

4. Sathwajaya: This treatment controls medical disorders. Cultivating well-being and courage, memories and concentration involves eating and preventing the mind from desiring harmful things or habitats.

5. Rasayana: This treatment increases our immunity, strength and our energy. These include preventing the wear and tear of body tissues and improving the health content of individuals.

Siddha: medical treatment is divided into three categories:

1. Divine method
   In this method, medicines extracted from sulphur, mercury and ash are used to treat disease or any health problem.

2. Method of reasoning
   This method uses drugs extracted from herbs for treatment.

3. Surgical procedure
   In this method, scraping, cutting, health application, bleeding and leech application are used.

Thus, the Siddha system of medicine, a variant of the Ayurvedic system, dominates Tamil culture and is accepted by all cultures.