Department of Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam (Paediatrics)

Today’s children are the future citizens of a nation.  Kuzhanthai maruthuvam is the branch of siddha medicine dealing with health and diseases of the children. The health status of the children, their growth and development at different stages of life, the way of living are clearly described in this branch in a scientific approach.
In siddha system of medicine among 4448 diseases, 108 diseases are said to occur during childhood. The diseases of the children we treat in our OP and IP are

• Respiratory disorders
• Gastro intestinal disorders
• Skin disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Cerebral palsy
• Autism
• Muscular dystrophy
• Nutritional disorders
• Metabolic disorders

We provide specific siddha formulation exclusive for pediatric usage were given by siddhars. We also provide immune booster medicines and medicines for improvement of memory of children. The medicines and formulations we provide are prepared in our own production unit itself.
We provide external therapies for special children includes,

• Thokkanam: Type of oil massage for effective for all neuromuscular disorders.
• Podithimirthal (powder massage): Effective in muscular dystrophy.
• Varmam: Manipulative therapy like varma is to enhance the mind calming activity with sound sleep, good eye to eye contact and to reduce anxiety good for hyperactivity of all neuromuscular disorders, autism and mental retardation.
• External application of oils, ointments, herbal paste.
• Fomentation, inhalation therapy, fumigation and others.

The treatment above we provide improves their quality of life and initiates active and self supporting life.