31Dec 2016

“THE DESCRIPTION & CONCEPT OF NAADI (PULSE)” IN THE SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE.

  • HOD & Research Guide, Department of Gunapadam, National institute of Siddha.
  • Research Scholar, Department of Gunapadam, National institute of Siddha.
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The nectar of tamil culture is Siddha system of medicine. It is based on 96 concepts of philosophy. The 96 thathuvam (concepts of philosophy) is the basis for 4448 major classification of diseases. The diagnosis is based on Yen vagai thervu & the final diagnosis is by the assessment of Naadi (Pulse). The pulse is the individuals Cardio Vascular System represented by the three doshas. The Guru Naadi is used to diagnose the diseases of intra - uterine life, diagnosis & prognosis etc. The Siddha medical - astrology is the combination of medical concepts inseparable with astrological influence over the health & disease of the individual.

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[M.Rajasekaran and I. Nithyamala (2016); “THE DESCRIPTION & CONCEPT OF NAADI (PULSE)” IN THE SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Dec). 1852-1854] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Prof.Dr.M.Rajasekaran M.D(S)
HOD & Research Guide, Department of Gunapadam, National institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 600047.

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/2592      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/2592

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