Like
modern system of medicine
Siddha system of medicine also uses the metals and minerals (
ulokams and thathoos)for medicinal preparations after purification. There are several methods of
purification and preparation methods
elaborately explained in the text books of well versed Saints, who were known as
Siddhars. It is said that the medicines from plant
origin should be used first for a disease and the higher medicines with metals and minerals can be used, if there is no
relief from the early one.
Advantages of Metals and Minerals in
Siddha Medicine
- Even in small doses it can cure dreaded diseases.
- It does not possess any unpleasant odour or taste like bitter, astringent etc.
- It act much faster than plant origin medicines.
- It is beneficial in chronic diseases.
- Unlike herbal products, these medicines have a shelf life of hundreds of years and it does not looses its potency on long time storage.
- It is the uniqueness of Sddha system of medicine.
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