Abstract

SEASONAL REGIMENS (KAALA OZHUKAM) IN SIDDHA LITERATURE – AN APPRAISAL

R. Vinodini*, A. M. Amala Hazel and N. J. Muthukumar

Abstract

Kaalam/ Pozhuthu, the season is classified by different features that express different effects on the body, also environment. Siddha system of medicine has described many rules and regimens. The leading principle of Siddha is preventive aspect, can be attained by the alteration in diet and practices in response to change in climatic condition. Lifestyle disorders are very common in the present era, basically originating from lack of following seasonal regimens due to lack of concentration in seasonal characteristics. In this review article, various regimens in diet and lifestyle as mentioned in the classics of Siddha and their importance on lifestyle disorders has been discussed.

Keywords: Seasonal regimens, Seasonal variations in India, Kaalam, Pozhuthu.