Abstract

ROLE OF ENNAI MUZHUKKU IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES IN SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

Dr. S. Siva Josyaa*, Dr. R. Varsha Noble, Dr. N. J. Muthu Kumar, Dr. V. Banumati

Abstract

In modern world, people got adopted to move without proper rest, diet, physical exercise and personal hygiene. This improper lifestyle brings changes to the physiology of human body which results in sleeplessness, tiredness, mental illness, stressful life, anxiety, depression etc. Siddha system plays a vital role here, as it not only focused on medicating the diseases but also shared a knowledge about life style modifications. Theraiyar in his literature „Pathaartha Guna Sindhamani‟ recommended certain basic life style modifications which includes food habits, dressing habits, day to day life changes according to seasonal variations that has to be followed for healthy living, under the topic „Pini Anugaa Vidhi’. We are rational in our approach to reject traditions which has been followed for long time and ignored it in the name of modern lifestyle. Ennai Muzhukku (Oil bath) is one among them which is seldom followed these days. Oil bath regulates the normal level of serotonin and nor epinephrine, so it is considered to play a main role in neuropsychological process along with sleep. This study explains the scientific background and practise of Ennai Muzhukku (Oil bath) for psychiatric diseases.

Keywords: Siddha, Ennai muzhukku (Oil bath), Psychiatric diseases.