• Medicine is not merely a science but an art as well.
• The science of medicine is of fundamental importance to man’s well-being and survival.
• Sage Agasthya is considered the patron saint of the Siddha system of medicine. He authored various texts in Siddha medicine which are available even today.
• The Siddha system of medicine is the oldest and was derived from the vegetable kingdom.
• There are two ancient systems of medicine in India SIDDHA– which flourished in the South and AYURVEDHA– which was prevalent in the North.
• These systems deal not merely with the body of man but also with the inner soul.
• The art of medicine is based on truth and as such it is a divine art not to be adulterated for the base purposes of money.
• The word Siddha comes from Siddhi which means an object to be attained or perfection of heavenly bliss.
• Siddhi generally refers to the Ashtama Siddh i.e. the eight supernatural powers.
• Those who attained or achieved these powers are known as the siddhars.
  
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Thanks to Dr.K.Suresh,MD(s)