!! Alternative Medicine in South India !!

Alternative medicine in South India is witnessing a revival after suffering years of obscurity as 'eastern school of philosophy' on medicine. The gain in popularity can be partly credited to the proven effects of its medicines; the absence of side effects; the rejuvenating power of its massages and partly to the desire and decision of the people to lead a healthy life.

Various alternative medicines emerged over centuries in South India in accordance to the philosophy of the ruling empire, the dominant religious literature and the need of the times. What stayed constant in all the alternative branches of medicine was the emphasis on restoring balance between the elements and the use of naturally available herbs, medicinal plants as ingredients in their medicines. To date, the use of artificial ingredients is not favored in the practice of alternative medicine in South India.

The main streams of alternative medicines in South India are :

• Ayurveda
• Homeopathy
• Unani
• Naturopathy
• Siddha

Ayurveda in South India
Ayurveda works on the principle 'Prevention is better than cure' as it is a holistic approach to healthcare system that in recent years has revolutionized the branch of alternate medicine is a natural way to diagnose and heal the body and mind of ailments while preserving the essential balance between the elements - Earth, Water, Fire, and Air -that constitute the body. Ayurveda in South India has several natural remedies to offer for treatment of skin, hair and beauty problems to the more serious ailments such as paralysis and diabetes.

Homoeopathy Medicine in South India
Evolved by a German physician Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, Homeopathy works on the principle that cold cures cold. Or as one would say it in Greek: 'Like cures like.' Homeopathic system of medicine solely supports 1/10th of 1.2 billion strong Indian population. Homeopathic medicines work wonders for the sick but when given to a healthy person, these very homeopathic medicines produce effects that mimic symptoms produced by the disease itself. Thus, homeopathic system of medicine works on the belief that human beings have an intrinsic ability to heal themselves and works towards alleviating illness by reestablishing mental, physical, spiritual and emotional harmony.

Unani Medicine in South India
Unani medicine has evolved through centuries - from being another Greek philosophy that imbibed the cultural norms of the Islamic world to becoming a part of the Indian medical system. Unani medicine works on the principle that the four basic elements of Air, Water, Earth and Fire that constitute the human body have an assigned temperature code. When these elements mix together in the body in different proportions, they produce newer element with different temperature signals. These new elements are called 'humor'.

According to Unani medicine, health is secure when the balance is maintained between the four humors. If the balance is disturbed, disease results. Follow the Unani medicine principles for healthy living on your medical tour in South India to live a healthy balanced life.

Naturopathy Medicine in South India
Naturopathy medicine works on the principle similar to those of the other alternative branches of medicine except the fact that it does not believe in the specific prognosis of a disease. Naturopathy medicine works to cure the ill habits of people such as sleeping at odd hours, taking unbalanced diet etc, and make them function normally as nature had intended them to do. Naturopathy system of medicine can be summarized into four stages of action - morbid matter retention, blood and lymph compositional imbalances, loss of energy and provision for the release of the retained harmful matter from the body.

Siddha Medicine in South India
Siddha system of medicine is essentially a therapeutic system that has its roots in Dravidian culture. Siddha is a popular system of medicine in the Tamil-speaking belt of South India and was initially practiced by sages in South India who achieved a healthy and enlightened state of being through the practice of yoga. Go for yoga on your medical tour in South India and see the difference it makes to your state of mind and health.

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