Primary and Supplementary Porridge Diet for Fever: A Microbiobe Provider

Author : E. Preetheekha¹, A. Mamallan², T. Subathra⁴, S. Priyadarshini⁴, S. Thamodharan³, M. K. Sathesh kumar⁴, R. Gomathi^4*
Mail Id : kgmgomathi@gmail.com

Abstract

The Siddha medical system is a traditional medical system that originated more than 3,000 years ago in South Asia. It provides a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and health based on specific and unique concepts and theories. As stated by the Siddhar’s our human body is made up of aimbutam [five elements] in the form of vatham, pitham and kabam, known as tridosham. Health is defined as being in balance with oneself, but inextricably linked with the environment, changes in these tridosham lead to disease states. Siddha Medicine’s strength lies in its holistic approach. That is, simple lifestyle habits (postures, breathing exercises, meditation, etc.), six palatable diets, the use of safe and effective drugs, preparations of plant origin and mineral and animal origin. Siddhars recommended certain basic eating habits, lifestyle principles, and preventive measures to help prevent disease. The quotes said by Sage <em>Theraiyar</em>, “<em>Kudal thanilseethamalaathusuramvarathu”</em> Decreased functioning of <em>Agni</em> leads to the formation of <em>Aamam</em> in stomach leads to fever, which is a sign of various pathological condition. This article briefly reviews about <em>Aamam</em>, foods and porridges which would be taken to prevent as well as at the time of <em>Suram</em> [fever]

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¹Medical officer, Jains Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai 47, Tamil nadu, India.

²Medical officer, Government Hospital, Kaariyappatti, Virudhunagar District, Tamil nadu, India.

³Assistant Professor, Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai 106

⁴National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Department of Academics and Human Resource Development

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)

(An Institute of National Importance)

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Govt. of India

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Pin Code – 613005

Dr. S. Vignesh

Dr. N. Baskaran

Dr. V. Eyarkai Nambi

Dr. M. Loganathan

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