Abstract

A CASE SERIES STUDY-PERIPHERAL NEURITIS (VATHA KARSANAM) EFFICACY OF VARMA MANUPULATION ON NEURITIS

S. Nithya* and Dr. A. Muneeswaran

ABSTRACT

Siddha system of medicine is an ancient, tamil holistic medical system among all system of medicine in the world, it was founded by siddhars who were spiritual and efficient scientists. The term siddha comes from the word siddhi which means attainment of perfection. Medicine is all about preventing and treating ailments thus postponing death. Varmam is the branch of Siddha system of medicine which involves a special kind of therapy based on vital points called varma points present in the body. Varmam therapy is a drug less non-invasive, simple therapy used in pain management. The therapy time is less and if given regularly it gives long lasting results. Varmam stimulations on key energy locations increases the secretions in the brain hormones and opens up nerves and rajuvenates the neurotransmitters. Peripheral Neuropathy is the term of damage to nerves of the peripheral nervoussystem, which may be caused either by disease of the nerve or from the side effect of systemic illness. Common Causes: A - Alcohol, arsenic toxicity B - Vitamin deficiency – B1, 6, 12 def C - CRF, carcenomatous – (lynephoma, connective tissue disease - RA) D - Diabetes. The case series study about peripheral neuropathy varma manipulation proves pain and symtoms of the neuritis reduced.

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