Efficacy of Classical Siddha External Therapy “Suttigai” (Thermal Cauterization) On Azal Keel Vaatham
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
India is one of the very few countries in the world known for its rich heritage of local health traditions. With such a vast knowledge in Ethno Medicine it should be a dynamic approach to use the knowledge base of Traditional healers in the discovery of newer treatment methods for lifestyle diseases affecting the community. Much of the knowledge was built up by the traditional healers through generations of practical experience by trial and error method long before written records were maintained. The civilization in the Southern Indian peninsula had a unique Medical System called “Siddha System” which is found to be earlier than other Medicinal Systems of that age. Siddha Medicine is classified as Internal Medicines (Aga Marundu 32) and External medicines (Pura marundu 32). „Suttigai (Thermal Cauterization) is a special type of external therapy in Siddha medicine.‟ Suttigai is one among the Puramarundu (para-surgical technique) mentioned in classical Siddha texts. It is achieved by application of a heat source to and over a Varma point. Such mild heat stimulation of the varma point induces a little skin damage, in effect of the burning effect of Suttigai, but does provoke mild oxidative stress in the viscera. It is explained to provide relief in certain chronic diseases which are not cured by Internal medicine. Based on the specific heat retention and transmission capacity of different materials, the ancient Indian Siddhars had prescribed different materials like Tippili (Piper longum), Manjal(Turmeric), MaraSuttigai(wood), Uloga salagai (metal Rods) etc. for cauterizing specific body parts like skin, muscle, ligaments etc. According to the logic of the healer, appropriate material should be selected for specific disease conditions. The Traditional healers of Tamilnadu, have been practicing “Suttigai therapy“ since time immemorial. They have inherited the methodology hereditarily from their parents and grandparents. A study was conducted to identify their distribution and settlements. Attempts were made for establishment of field rapport with their folk healers association for easy data collection. In the present pilot study, an attempt was made to document and validate the knowledge base and methods employed by traditional healers in treatment of Vaatha Diseases(Polyarthritis ,Musculo skeletal disorders) using Suttigai therapy.
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Subramaniyan Sridhar, Govindaraju Senthilvel
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