Innovative Journal Journal of Medical Biomedical and Applied Sciences 2277:4939 10 04 Scientific Exploration Of Varma Therapy In Traditional Siddha System For The Management Of Pain 1 K.Hina firdouse PG Scholar, Department of Noi-Naadal, Govt.Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai R. Susila Basics and Fundamental division Head, Department of Clinical Research, Siddha Central Research Institute, Central Council for Research in Siddha, Arumbakkam ,Chennai M. Kawsigan PG Scholar, Department of Noi-Naadal, Govt.Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai R.Jeeva gladys Lecturer, Velumailu Siddha medical college,Sriperumbudur, TamilNadu Journal Article https://doi.org/10.15520/ijmhs.v10i03.282 Abstract India has been a cradle of martial arts that has been diffused to other parts of the globe as well. Siddha system is one among the traditional system of Indian medicine originated in Tamilnadu of South India. According to this system, the human body constitution is made up of three basic subtle components named as Vatham, Pitham, Kapham. These three components are altogether known as three humours(Uyir thaathukkal). The Siddha theory states that diseases are caused by the derangements one or more of these three humours. In that way the derangement of Vatham humour is responsible for pain related disorders. Though Siddha system has numerous internal medicines and external therapies to manage pain, Varmam is considered to be an unique martial art of pain management by stimulating Varma points(Vital points). These Varma points are interlinked with one another in the human body and the energy circulation between the Varma points are called as ‘saram(circulation of energy)’. Such aspects of traditional martial practices are not normally recognised by present day western scientific community, which tend to criticize them labelling as ‘arts’ or ‘sports’. 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