SIDDHA SCIENCE IN MALE INFERTILITY: A REVIEW

Abstract

Siddha system of Medicine [SSM] is practiced generally in and around the areas of its foundation in Tamilnadu, a southern state of India. According to Siddha science, saaram (chyle), senneer (blood), oon (muscle), kozhupu (cholesterol), enbu (bone), moolai (bone marrow), sukkilam/suronitham (semen/ovum) are udal thathukkal (physical constituents) which are identical to the various types of tissues. SSM defines disease as the signs and symptoms resulting from the vitiation of intrinsic factors i.e three humors and seven physical constituents due to changes in extrinsic factors such as diet and activities. According to Siddha saint Yugi muni, symptoms like semen showing lack of sweetness, floating on water, absence of vitality & frothy micturition indicates Aan maladu [male infertility]. Male infertility is evaluated through investigation of semen and hormone analysis (testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone). In this article the authors state about the siddha science in male infertility.Copyright © 2016-2017 IJRAP.