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THOKKANAM (MASSAGE) CURES MENTAL DEPRESSION Explanation based on 96 Basic principles of Siddha 3 Humors - 5 Elements - 10 Gases - 7 Body Constituents. (3 Kuttras - 5 Boodhas - 10 Vayus - 7 Udar Thathus) GOWRI .P GOWRI .P GOWRI .P GOWRI .P GOWRI .P ABSTRACT Siddha theorizes that diseases afflict the body, only when there is an imbalance & preponderance in the 3 humours namly Vadha, Pitta & Kaba, which inturn are governed by 5 fundamental elements (Space, Air, fire, Water & Earth) Likewise, the derangement of Vadha causes “Mental Depression” and Thokkanam, one of the 32 forms of external medicines, mentioned in ancient siddha literature, cures Mental Depression by regulating the Vadha disturbance. THOKKANAM (Massage) DEFINITION It signifies a group of therapeutic procedures, usually done with hand on the external tissue (skin) of the body in 9 ways, with or without the application of medicated oils (Thailam), either with a curative or palliative point in view. SPECIALITIES Cure for vadha diseases without internal medicine. Cure for chronic diseases like Hemiplegia, Paraplegia etc Regulation of Vadha preponderance & Restoration of equilibrium of 3 humours. III BSMS, Govt.Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tamilnadu, India, email : [email protected]

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�THOKKANAM (MASSAGE) CURES MENTAL DEPRESSION�

Explanation based on 96 Basic principles of Siddha

3 Humors - 5 Elements - 10 Gases - 7 Body Constituents.

(3 Kuttras - 5 Boodhas - 10 Vayus - 7 Udar Thathus)

GOWRI .PGOWRI .PGOWRI .PGOWRI .PGOWRI .P

ABSTRACT

Siddha theorizes that diseases afflict the body, only when there is an

imbalance & preponderance in the 3 humours namly Vadha, Pitta & Kaba, which

inturn are governed by 5 fundamental elements (Space, Air, fire, Water & Earth)

Likewise, the derangement of Vadha causes “Mental Depression” and

Thokkanam, one of the 32 forms of external medicines, mentioned in ancient

siddha literature, cures Mental Depression by regulating the Vadha disturbance.

THOKKANAM (Massage)

DEFINITION

� It signifies a group of therapeutic procedures, usually done with hand on

the external tissue (skin) of the body in 9 ways, with or without the

application of medicated oils (Thailam), either with a curative or palliative

point in view.

SPECIALITIES

� Cure for vadha diseases without internal medicine.

� Cure for chronic diseases like Hemiplegia, Paraplegia etc

� Regulation of Vadha preponderance & Restoration of equilibrium of 3

humours.

III BSMS, Govt.Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tamilnadu, India,

email : [email protected]

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- Padartha Guna Chinthamani

In the above verse, Theraiyar says that Thokkanam strengthens blood,

flesh and skin, and regulates Vadha derangement.

TYPES

Thokkanam is practised in southern parts of India in the following 9 ways.

� Patting (Thattal)

� Tightening (Irukkal)

� Holding (Pidithal)

� Twisting (Murukkal)

� Tying (Kattal)

� Pressing (Azhutthal)

� Pulling (Ezhutthal)

� Supinating ( Mallathuthal)

� Shaking ( Asaitthal)

PATTING

Can be performed throughout the body for curing Vadha diseases.

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TIGHTENING

Can be performed in hands, legs & on the back for the regulation of 10

vayus (gases)

Besides the regulation of body disfunctioning, disabilities of the body also

cured.

HOLDING

Can be performed for the regulation of 10 vayus.

Cures the genital disorders (both male & female) or diseases of reproductive

system.

TWISTING

Should be done with care; should not be performed in case of severe

diseases.

Can be done on the back & in waist regions, based on the severity of the

diseases.

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TYING

Should be done with care.

Gives good result when practiced in the residing sites of Vayu.

PRESSING

Performed in the shoulders & on the back for curing Vadha diseases.

Should be practiced only in the sitting & standing postures of the patient.

PULLING

Cramps, vayus & sprains orginating from the nerves are cured.

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SUPINATING

Brings about the restoration of equlibrium state of 3 deranged humours

Cures sterility

SHAKING

Should be done slowly, with lesser strength

Can be performed in all bones.

VADHA

Diseases occur in the body when vadha increases or decreases abnormally,

affecting the vital activites of the body thro’ the disorders of Nervous system.

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It comprehends all the phenomena coming under the functions of Central

& Sympathetic nervous system.

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- Theran Tharu

In the above verse, Theraiyar emphasises that Thokkanam regulates

Vadha preponderance

NERVOUS FUNCTIONS OF VADHA ( in accordance with 10 Vayus)

v Respiration - Pranan

v Circulation of blood - Vyanan

v Imparting of Motion - Vyanan, Nagan, Koorman,

Kirugaran

v Carrying sensation of

various sense organs - Vyanan

v Taking down the food

thro’ its proper receptacle - Udanan, Samanan

v Discharge of wastes

& harmful matter - Abanan

v Inducing hunger - Kirugaran,

Inducing sleep - Koorman

v Expression of emotion - Devaduttan

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Sensory & Motor function - Vyanan, Devaduttan

* Derangement of Vadha

Disturbance of all the above said functions

Sensory & Motor functions affected.

Mental depression

EXPRESSION OF HUMOURS IN TERMS OF ELEMENTS

v Vadha = Air + Space

(Vali) (Veli)

v Pitta = Fire + Fire

(Thee) (Thee)

v Kaba = Earth + Water

(Nilam) (Neer)

PHYSIOLOGICAL & PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS REGULATED BY

MASSAGE & THE CORRESPONDING HUMOURS RESPONSIBLE

v Venous of lymphatic flow (kaba) and Elimination of chemical wastes

(Abanan)

v (Vasodilation) Arterial blood flow to Muscle & skin (Vyanan)

v Oxygen (Pranan) & Nutrient (Vyanan) Supply to body tissues.

v Modulate Psychosomatic arousal & autonomic response (Devaduttan) and

induce sleep (Koorman)

v Relieves high BP (Pitta)

Removes indigestion, Constipation, flatulence

(Udanan & Samanan) (Abanan) (Samanan)

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v Increases and tones up muscles & joints, increases flexibility & mobility

(Kaba)

v Thermotaxis or regulation of heat in the body (Kaba)

Note

The above said physiological & pathological conditions of the body

regulated by massage have already been experimentally proved by Akhoury

Gourang Sinha in his book ‘Priciples and practies of Massage’

MODERN VIEW OF MENTAL DEPRESSION

In the case of depression, the availability of chemical messengers or

neurotransmitters (Eg : Serotonin, Melatonin) is low, so nerve cells cannot

communicate effectively. This often leads to the symptoms of Depression.

Modern drugs for Depression Action

� Amoryn (Hyperforin & 5HTP) Serotonin, Melatonin levels.

� L - Typtophan ”

CURATIVE MECHANISM OF THOKKANAM IN MODERN ASPECT

Thokkanam Tryptophan (amino acid)

Serotonin & Melatonin

Mental depression cured

SINGULARITY OF THOKKANAM IN COMPARISION WITH MODERN

DRUGS

� No side effects.

Even Amoryn - Clinically proven natural anti-depressant has side

effects.

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� Auto - curative Mechanism

v Induces the body to produce i ts own essent ia l

neurotransmitter in essential levels, thus avoiding the

problems of overdosage & side effects.

v Complete cure for chronic diseases without internal medicine.

v Immediate relief for pains & permanent cure for diseases

(Pain relieving pills in Modern Medicine are reported to

have side effects.)

v The very fact that it is an external medicine, makes it free

from side effects.

v That body itself produces its own medicine for its disease,

implies the permanent & assured cure for maladies.

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MECHANISM OF MENTAL DEPRESSION OCCURING INCASEOF

DERANGED VADHA

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DISEASE OCCURING MECHANISM - I (In case of deranged Air)

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DISEASE OCCURING MECHANISM - II (In case of deranged Space)

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DISEASE CURING MECHANISM - I (In case of deranged Air)

“Thokkanam strengthens blood, flesh & Skin and regulates Vadha

Derangment” - Padartha Guna Chinthamani.

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DISEASE CURING MECHANISM - II (In case of deranged Space)

“By the Tightening & Holding methods of Thokkanam, Sleep, blood flow

& action of 10 vayus (gases) are regulated in the body”

- siddhar Aruvai MaruthuvamRegulation of Body Temperature

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

� History of Siddha Medicine

N.Kandaswamy Pil lai (Former member) Ist Edit ion - 1979,

I Ind Edi t ion 1998, Siddha Science Development Commit te,

Department of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Chennai - 600 106.

� Theran Tharu

- Theraiyar

� Tamizhar Anru Sonnavai ....... Arthamullavai

Edition May 2005, a publication of Tamilnadu Medical Association.

� Siddhar Aruvai Maruthuvam

Dr. C.S. Uthamaroyan HPIM, IInd Edition - 1983, IIIrd Edition 2003,

Retired Director of India Medicine, Former Chairman, Siddha Science

Development Committe.

� Siddha Maruthuvanga churukkam

Dr. C.S. Uthamaroyan HPIM, IInd Edition - 1983, IIIrd Edition 2003,

Retired Director of India Medicine, Former Chairman, Siddha Science

Development Committe.

� Padartha Guna Chinthamani

Theraiyar

� Principles & Practices of Massage

Akhoury Gourang Sinha

� Internet

www.amoryn.com

www.treatmentsfordepression.com

www.biochemicals.com