The Siddha System of Medicine: A Geographical Perspective
Published: Mar 10, 2020
The Siddha system of medicine uses herbs such as Solanum trilobatum L. (purple flower), Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem (yellow flower), Hedyotis puberuia (G.Don.) Arn.(white flower) to cure various ailments.
Abstract: The word AYUSH denotes traditional and non-conventional systems of health care and healing which includes ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha, sowa rigpa and homoeopathy. AYUSH systems of medicine are codified and recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Medical pluralism in India is a reflection of its cultural diversity and AYUSH systems have evolved over thousands of years, absorbing and adapting yet maintaining its individual identity.
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