About Siddha

"If we surrendered to Earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted like trees"

To learn and experience the beauty of the intelligence of Earth for the betterment of human life, Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science – Siddha Medical Hospital was established in the year 2018.

"Learn continually there's always 'one more thing' to learn!" – Steve Jobs.

Our quest to knowledge and pursuit of excellence has led to the present position and made the most sought-after education destination. Our main objective is in creating a world class facility to learn, has evolved from various ideas and genuine involvement of fraternity in creating and disseminating knowledge to the young inquisitive minds and to the learning community across the Nation.

Siddha System

Siddha medicine is one of the most ancient medical systems of India. Siddha is the mother medicine of ancient Tamils/Dravidians of peninsular South India. The word Siddha means established truth. The persons who were associated with establishing such a Siddha school of thought were known as Siddhars. They recorded their mystic findings in medicine, yoga, and astrology in Tamil. Fundamental Principles of Siddha include theories of Five Elements (Aimpootham), and Three Forces/Faults (Mukkuttram). The Eight Methods of Examination (Envakai Thervukal) is used to determine diagnosis, etiology, treatment and prognosis. Siddha has safe herbal and herbo mineral treatment for psoriasis, eczema, alopecia, diabetic ulcer, warts, vitiligo, pemphigus, pompholyx, leprosy, and many more very common and rare diseases. The System of Siddha Medicine originated through the Siddhars, who were possessors of extra sensory knowledge and attainments.

This system also deals with the concept of immortality and redemption in this life. The proponents of this system consider that achievement of this state is possible by regulated diet, medicine and processing of mind by yogic or spiritual exercises like meditation and yoga.

The Siddha System of medicine sees the individual as a microcosm of the universe, which is made up of the five natural elements: earth, fire, air, water and space; and three humours: vatham (movement), pitham (digestion) and kapham. The food we consume is the fuel for the human body which is processed by the three humours, and when this equilibrium isn’t maintained by the body, there is illness. The basic concept of Siddha remains a system that puts equal emphasis on the mind, body and spirit. It works towards restoring this equilibrium after a person has fallen ill. The practice of Siddha is guided by a series of do’s and don’ts, also known as pathiam and apthiam.

Saint Thiruvalluvar says

"மருந்தென வேண்டாவாம் யாக்கைக்கு அருந்தியது
அற்றது போற்றி உணின்"