Review on Varma Kanjigal in Varmam Literature

Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient system of medicine conceived by Siddhars. Varmam is one of theunique branch of Siddha system of medicine. Varmam is a vital energy flow circulating inside the body1 . Pranicenergy is concentrated in Varmam points. Varma kayam defines the external force applied over the Varmam pointsnamely Paduvarmam, Thoduvarmam.2 It can be affected due to block in the flow of vital life energy leads todisease.Varma kayam is curable by manipulation of Varmam technique, through the energy lost can be restored byinternal medicine like Kanjigal. Varma kanjigal (Medicated Gruel) is one form of internal medicine in Varmamliterature. It plays important role in Varmam affected patients because it act as food and medicine (Therapeutic diets). Kanji is easily digestible form of food. So it could not induce any Vadha derangements. The gruel is fortified withherbal soups. Herbs or raw drugs tied in a cloth are added to the rice based water to make medicated gruel. So that theherbal extract mixes well during boiling process. Ingredients of Varma kanjigal may include herbs, raw drugs, meat, animal milk, fat from animals & birds which are naturally obtained.