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Varmam Puramaruthuvam And Sirappumaruthuvam
வர்மம், புறமருத்துவம், சிறப்புமருத்துவம்:
(Varmam External Therapy and Special Medicine):
Varmam, sometimes called Varma Kalai, is a multifaceted traditional Indian practice originating in Tamil Nadu. It translates to "art of vital points" and encompasses aspects of martial arts, alternative medicine, and traditional yoga.
*Revolves around manipulating pressure points on the body (varmam points) to either cause harm or promote healing.
*The martial aspect is called Adimurai, and includes a technique known as Varma Adi which translates to "pressure-point striking."Practitioners can use empty- handed techniques or wield blunt weapons like staff.
Varma Kalai for Healing (Varma Maruthuvam):
Varmam Maruthuvam can be broadly classified into three main categories defence varmam, therapeutic varmam and Varma yogam. This science is based on Siddha principles. Varmam therapy plays a major role in treating Neurological conditions. The exact number of Varma points varies depending on the source, but 108 is a commonly cited number.
Pura Maruthuvam:
Pura Maruthuvam (external therapy) is 32 in number. Mainly used therapies are Vedhu (Steam inhalation) for certain respiratory conditions, Otradam (fomentation) and Thokkanam (Physical manipulation technique) for neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions, Nasiyam (nasal application) for sinusitis, Kaba (phlegm) diseases, Suttigai ( Heat cauterization) for arthritic conditions, skin tag and corn foot, neurological conditions like facial palsy, Attaividal ( Leech therapy) for varicose Vein and diabetic ulcer, inflammatory arthritis, Kaaram ( caustic application) for fistula in ano, haemorrhoids, pilonidal sinus and warts.
Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam (Sirappu Maruthuvam):
*Yoga is the union of mind, body and soul. There are various classifications of Yogam mentioned in our literature, they are Ashtangayogam and Hathayogam. etc. It can be used therapeutically as well as in preventive aspects. Yogam can support and improve the quality of life mostly in non-communicable diseases like Diabetes, hormonal imbalance, Hypertension and psychological disorders.
*Kayakalpam is a practice to rejuvenate the body through yoga, dietary regimens and medicines. Kaayakalpam medicines are mostly prepared from herbals, minerals and animal products. Cleansing methods are administered before starting the Kayakalpam medicines and medicines are taken along with a specified dietary regimen and lifestyle modification. This will help nourish the whole-body system and improve the immune system.
