Traditional & Alternative Medicine

Siddha and Unani System

Siddha science is a system of traditional treatment system originated from Tamil culture. Siddhars were the spiritual adepts who possess ashta siddhis, or eight supernatural powers. Siddha medicinal system emphasizes that medical treatments are oriented not exact to disease, but also has to take into account the patient, environment, age, habits, physical condition. Unani medicine is the knowledge and practices related to the promotion of positive health and prevention of diseases. Unani System emphasises the use of naturally occurring, herbal medicines, animal and marine origin.