1.
Development of Standard Siddha Terminologies
Introduction
NIS, Chennai is undertaking a 2nd
WHO project – Development of Standard Siddha Terminologies for the
period 15th October, 2010 to 14th August 2011.
The
standardization of Siddha terminologies will facilitate use of these
terms with specific meanings in pharmacopoeias, formularies and
other documents. Secondly, these terminologies will be used for
preparing Siddha-specific traditional medicine modules of
international classification of diseases as contemplated by the
Department of AYUSH on the initiation of WHO.
Specific Objectives:
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To define and explain terminologies of Siddha in English
language
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To specify the meaning of each Siddha term
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To prepare a compendium of standardized Siddha terminologies for
reference and adoption.
Approaches
and timelines for each step would be as under:-
|
S. No. |
Methods and approaches |
Timeframe |
|
1 |
Compilation
of terminologies used in Siddha classics |
First Six
months up to 15th April 2011 starting from 15th
October, 2010 |
|
2. |
Terms will
be defined and explained in a standard template to be used
for the purpose with the help of in-house experts and
authentic commentaries and available dictionaries |
|
3 . (a) |
Preliminary
review of document by the institute’s senior experts.
|
Seventh
month
Upto 15th
May, 2011
|
|
(b) |
Updating /
editing of the document based on the suggestions emerging
from preliminary review. |
|
(c) |
Two Expert
Group Meetings for finalization of terminologies, one for
Non-clinical Subjects and the second for Clinical Subjects.
|
Eighth
month
Upto 15th
June 2011
|
|
(d) |
Incorporation of comments/suggestions of Expert Groups.
|
|
4. |
Preparation
and editing of the document and approval from Dept. of AYUSH |
Ninth
Month
Upto 15th
July 2011 |
|
5. |
Submission
of outcome document and technical & financial report |
Tenth
Month
Upto 14th
August 2011 |
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2.
Development of Siddha Treatment Guidelines for selected Diseases
(Completed)
A WHO sponsored
first project entitled “Siddha Treatment Guidelines for selected
Diseases” was carried out during 1-10-2008 to 31-3-2009. This
project work has been successfully completed and a book titled
“Siddha Treatment Guidelines for Selected Diseases” was submitted.
The
selected diseases are:
1.
Gunmam
(Peptic Ulcer)
2.
Perunkazhichal
(Diarrhoea)
3.
Eruvaaimulai noi
(Haemoorrhoids)
4.
Velluppu noi
(Anemia)
5.
Manjal Kamalai
(Jaundice)
6.
Kuruthi azhal noi
(Hypertension)
7.
Kural Kammal
(Hoarseness of voice)
8.
Mookadaippu
(Sinusitis)
9.
Kabala Soolai
(Migraine)
10.
Eraippu noi
(Bronchial asthma)
11.
Elaippu noi
(Tuberculosis)
12.
Vali Suram
(Chikungunya)
13.
Azhal Keelvayu
(Osteo arthritis)
14.
Tandaga vatham
(Lumbar spondylosis)
15.
Sagana vatham
(Cervical spondylosis)
16.
Enbu thathu vanmai kuraivu
(Osteoporosis)
17.
Karapatha soolai
(Peripheral neuritis)
18.
Kalladaippu
(Nephrolithiasis)
19.
Neer Kiricharam
(Urinary tract infection)
20.
Neerizhivu
(Diabetes mellitus)
21.
Sori Sirangu
(Scabies)
22.
Kalanjaga padai
(Psoriasis)
23.
Karappan
(Eczema)
24.
Venpadai
(Vitiligo)
25.
Podugu
(Dandruff)
26.
Pitha vedippu
(Fissure foot)
27.
Soothaga noigal
(Menstrual disorders)
28.
Perumbadu
(Menorrhagia)
29.
Magalir vellainoi
(Leucoorrhoea)
30.
Magaperinmai
(Infertility)
For
each disease: Definition, When to suspect/recognize, Epidemiology,
Line of treatment based on altered Uyir/Udal thathukal, Envagai
thervugal, Differential diagnosis, Treatment-Level-1, Level-2,
Level-3, Pathiyam(Diet) and Rejuvenation were given in the book
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