印度10个传统习俗的健康益处︱简述悉陀医学的瓦玛疗法

印度10个传统习俗的健康益处

悉陀医学介绍

悉陀医学（Siddha Medicine）是源自印度南部地区的传统医学体系，该医学体系的传承者被称为“悉陀”（Siddhars），文献记载回溯到1000多年前。悉陀医学所运用的知识、技术及实践基于理论、信仰、原著民的经验及保持健康的文化。

印度10个传统习俗的健康益处

悉陀医学的瓦玛疗法

悉陀医学被划分为内科医学及外科医学。在外科医学中，悉陀疗法典籍中提到32种不同的疗法，其中瓦玛（Varma刺激病灶）是由悉陀医师创造的一种特殊的武术形式。

印度10个传统习俗的健康益处

瓦玛及印度文化

人体有10个重要穴位，应每天对其进行刺激，以获得健康的生活。这些穴位被称为瓦玛穴位。我们祖先知道这些瓦玛穴位的重要性，将此理念以文化及传统的方式进行传播，因此它被多数印度人所遵循。

1

吉祥痣

瓦玛穴位：Thilartha Kaalam

治疗效果：增强记忆力

2

耳钉/耳环

瓦玛穴位：Sevikuttri, Kurundu kuttri,Poigaikaalam

治疗效果：治疗眩晕，缓解疲劳

3

眼线

瓦玛穴位：Natchattira kaalam ,Mandira kaalam

治疗效果：预防斜视、夜盲症、治疗失眠

4

鼻钉/鼻环

瓦玛穴位: Minvettivarmam,Naasivarmam

治疗效果：改善嗅觉、避免复发性喷嚏

5

项链

瓦玛穴位：Nadukku varmam , Thummikkaalam

治疗效果：调节甲状腺、预防呼吸疾病

6

手镯

瓦玛穴位：Manibandha varmam

治疗效果：预防颈椎痛、肩周炎

7

腰带

瓦玛穴位 : Mundal varmam,Atthisurukki varmam

治疗效果：增强腿部力量，增加腿关节润滑液

8

戒指

瓦玛穴位 : Modira varmam (Mozhipirazgai)

治疗效果：增强手部神经力量

9

脚镯

瓦玛穴位: Kudhikaal varmam, Mudichivarmam

治疗效果：增强臀部力量，缓解坐骨神经痛

10

脚趾戒指

瓦玛穴位 : Pisini varmam (sannivarmam)

治疗效果：强健脚部神经，巩固颈部肌肉

作者简介

Sridhar Subramanian博士：悉陀医学学士学位；心理学硕士学位；悉陀医学博士学位。具有20年医学经验。

专长：悉陀外科疗法

发表著作：出版两部书籍—《常见疾病的悉陀糊药准备》、《瑜伽的艺术与科学》；并在行业期刊上发表过9篇文章。

荣誉职位：塞勒姆Karippatti ABS苗圃顾问；塞勒姆佩里大学研究局成员；甘地静修中心，印度政府卡迪和乡村工业委员会荣誉医学顾问；钦奈泰米尔体育教育与体育大学荣誉瑜伽教授；泰米尔纳都，奇丹巴拉姆Annamalai大学生物技术系合作指导。

Dr. Sridhar 博士（左一）在演示瓦玛疗法

Introduction

Siddha Medicine is the traditional system of Medicine having its origin from the southern peninsular region of India. The promoters of this system of medicine were called “Siddhars”. The literature evidence dates back more than 1000 years. Siddha medicine uses the knowledge, skills and practices based on theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to its people and culture, for maintenance of health.

Varma in Siddha medicine

Siddha Medicine is classified as Internal Medicines (Aga Marundu 32) and External medicines (Pura marundu 32). In external medicines, thirty two different therapies were mentioned in the texts of Theraiyar siddhar and among them Varma(stimulation of vital points) is a special type of martial art formulated by Siddhars.

Varma and Indian culture

There are 10 important points in the body which should be stimulated daily to live ahealthy life. These points were called Varma points. Our ancestors knew the importance of these varma points and introduced the idea in the form of cultureand traditions, so that it is followed by everyone.

1. Kunkuma pottu

Varma point: Thilartha Kaalam
Therapeutic effect: Increases memory

2. Ear studs

Varma point: Sevikuttri, Kurundu kuttri, Poigaikaalam
Therapeutic effect: Cures Vertigo, Relieves Tiredness.

3. Anjanam

Varma point: Natchattira kaalam ,Mandira kaalam
Therapeutic effect: Prevents squint, Night blindness,Cures Insomnia

4. Nose studs

Varma point: Minvetti varmam,Naasivarmam
Therapeutic effect: Improves smell sense , Avoids recurrent sneezing

5. Necklace

Varma points：Nadukkuvarmam , Thummikkaalam

Therapeutic effect：RegulatesThyroid glands, Prevents Respiratory diseases.

6. Bangles

Varma point：Manibandhavarmam

Therapeutic effect：PreventsCervical pain, Frozen shoulde

7. Oddiyaanam(waist belt)

Varma point: Mundal varmam,Atthi surukki varmam

Therapeutic effect: Gives strength to legs,Increases lubrication to leg joints.

8. Rings

Varma point: Modira varmam (Mozhi pirazgai)
Therapeutic effect: Provides strength to nerves of the hands

9. Kolusu

Varma point: Kudhikaal varmam, Mudichi varmam
Therapeutic effect: Gives strength to Hips, Alleviates Sciatica

10. Metti

Varma point : Pisini varmam (sanni varmam)
Therapeutic effect: Strength to Nerves of foot， Strengthens muscles of Neck.

About Author

Dr.Sridhar Subramanian：BSMS Siddha; M.Sc Psychology; Ph.D Siddha. Total experience: 20 years

Specialization: Siddha External therapies.

Publication: 1. Siddha Pattru preparations for common Ailments; 2. The Art and Science of Yoga; 9 Paper Publications in Peer reviewed journals

Honorary posts : Consultant – ABS Nursery gardens, Karippatti, Salem; Member, Board of Studies – PERIYAR UNIVERSITY,SALEM; Honorary medical consultant – Gandhi Ashram ,Khadi and Village Industries commission, Govt. of India; Honorary YOGA professor – Tamilnadu Physical Education & Sports University, Chennai; Co guide – Dept. of Bio-Technology,Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu

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