Siddha Medical System (SMS) is one of the ancient systems of Indian Medicines and Varma therapy (VT) is a unique branch of this system. It is a holistic system, which covers a broad spectrum of ailments – both for chronic, acute and challengeable diseases – even forms part of martial arts. VT is widely used for treating a number of chronic ailments, bone diseases and fractures, etc. A number of traditional Varma Healers are treating many diseases, particularly, fracture, dislocations, sprains, muscular problems and traumatic swellings. Their methods of treatment have not been brought out in the form of case studies, so much so, except themselves and a closed circle no body elese knows their methods.

Today this system is facing extinction because of the extensive secrecy surrounding this system. A very popular form of indigenous medical system in South India, there are a number of VT practitioners in the districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Salem, Villupuram, Theni etc. The traditional hereditary practitioners are called ASANS. Because of the fear of misuse, the practitioners have kept their store of knowledge or the texts virtually a secret.  Further its exotic nature has made the system highly varied and non-standardized leading charlatans to misuse the trust people have. So it has become a necessity to save this system from becoming extinct or worse losing the confidence of people.

Vivekananda Kendra - NARDEP has conducted a series of workshops to disseminate the knowledge of Varma Therapy particularly with reference to traditional bone-setting techniques currently practiced and to create awareness for application oriented approach for this economic but effective treatment for various ailments.  Apart from this VK-NARDEP also conducts free health camps in the villages where the village communities become re-aware of the traditional cost-effective indigenous medical systems and this leads to the rejuvenation of the system as well as the general health and economy of the village communities. The series of workshops as well as  the village health camps have paved the way for proper dissemination of the system at all levels of the society: hereditary physicians, Siddha students and young Siddha doctors and general public. At the workshops practical demonstrations will be held and standardized manuals will be released.

All these have resulted in making the traditional Varma Therapists come out of the shells. VK-NARDEP has won their trust and confidence. They are ready to share with us their knowledge systems. So conducting hands on workshops at this juncture is important and critical to further disseminate as well as standardize the system.

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Bharathram  - varma therapy   |117.201.32.xxx |2009-10-21 02:51:07 i am a practising physiotherapist willing to learn & apply varma therapy for poor & needy.Pls. keep me posted on the workshop schedules. Thanks Reply | Quote 0   0

Bhabotosh Das   |59.182.82.xxx |2010-01-19 14:38:35 Respected Sir/Madam, I am not a practising physiotherapist but a trained naturopath in reflexology, acupressure, magnet therapy. I am also a qualified N.S.N.I.S Football Coach from Patiala, India. If I am illigible please send me the details as per your set programs etc. Bhabotosh Das Reply | Quote 0   0

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