Significance of Siddha Thirithoda Balancing Food Stuffs

Sushil Kumar P N; Arthi G; Rathinam.J; Geetha A; Lakshmanakumar V; Aishwarya A; Mirunaleni P; Monika T; Chaitanya; Krithika G; Akila B

doi:10.47070/ijapr.v10iSuppl1.2455

Sushil Kumar P N Research Associate (Siddha), Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.
Arthi G Siddha Physician, Sai Siddha Clinic, Salem,Tamilnadu, India.
Rathinam.J Assistant Medical Officer (Siddha), Government Primary Health Centre, Erayamangalam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.
Geetha A Research Officer (Siddha), Ayush Wellness Clinic, New Delhi, India.
Lakshmanakumar V Medical Officer Siddha (AYUSH), All India Institute of Medical sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Aishwarya A Research Associate (Siddha), Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.
Mirunaleni P Medical Consultant, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.
Monika T Research Associate (Siddha), Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.
Chaitanya Project Assistant, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.
Krithika G Research Officer, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.
Akila B Research Officer (Siddha) & i/c, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v10iSuppl1.2455

Keywords: Mukgunam, Ninety six Thathuvas, Siddha, Thirithodam sama porutkal, Three Humours.

Abstract

The Siddha system of medicine is an ancient medical system, which provides ‘Holistic Health’. The word ‘Siddha’ originated from the word ‘Siddhi’ meaning achievement of perfection, eternal bliss and accomplishment. The Siddha system evolved based on ninety-six tools (96 Thattuvam) which include physical, physiological, psychological and intellectual aspects of every human being. Among the 96 tools, the five elements i.e. Pancha bootham namely Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space are the fundamental units of everything in the human body and the cosmos. There are three vital life factors (Vaatham, Pittam, Kabham) responsible for good health. There is a relationship between these to maintain the body’s healthy. Any increase or decrease in humour causes diseases. Thirthoda sama porutkal (TSP) maintains these humour when we are using our regular diet. This article details the TSP to maintain the body healthy.