Evidence Based Mechanistic Reasoning for Balancing Three Humors through Siddha Clinical Practices for a Healthy Lifestyle

The strength of the Siddha Medicine lies in its holistic approach --the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being by adapting simple lifestyle practices (postures, breathing exercises, meditation, etc.).Dietary regimens are relevant to six tastes, usage of safe and effective plant based drugs and drugs of mineral and animal origin.Siddhars have recommended certain basic lifestyle guidelines, preventive measures that help to prevent diseases and they include observation of certain regimen as mentioned in preventive measures (Pini anukavithi ozhukam) that help to prevent diseases.Treatment procedures in Siddha help in normalizing the altered vital life factors (Mukkuttram i.e.Vatham, pitham and kabam).In this study we discuss therapeutic purgation (Viresanam), therapeutic oil bath (ennai muzhukku), therapeutic application Collyrium/medicated eyeliner (kalikkam or mai),therapeutic Nasal drops (nasiyam).These treatment methods are easily adaptable as a preventive measures for a disease -free life and balances three vital factors.These guidelines when strictly followed ensure longevity.These simple preventive measures have scientific value and it is discussed in this review.