New Thokkanam Eng
Transcript of New Thokkanam Eng
�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)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
� 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.
MECHANISM OF MENTAL DEPRESSION OCCURING INCASEOF
DERANGED VADHA
DISEASE OCCURING MECHANISM - I (In case of deranged Air)
DISEASE OCCURING MECHANISM - II (In case of deranged Space)
DISEASE CURING MECHANISM - I (In case of deranged Air)
“Thokkanam strengthens blood, flesh & Skin and regulates Vadha
Derangment” - Padartha Guna Chinthamani.
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
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