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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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