Gunapadam - Marunthakaviyal

The Siddha system of medicine has its own distinct branch of pharmaceutical science. Medicines are broadly classified into two categories: internal and external, each comprising 32 types. As Siddhar Theraiyar mentions, “Vaer Paru, Thazhai Paru, Minjinakkal, Parpam, Chenduram Paru” — meaning medicines are derived from herbs, metals, minerals, and herbo-mineral combinations.\n\nVarious traditional techniques such as Calcination, Sublimation, Distillation, Dissolution, Fusion, Separation, Purification, Extraction, and Cupellation are employed in the preparation of Siddha medicines. Our department is equipped with a dedicated and modern medicine preparation section designed to provide hands-on learning for students, ensuring they gain practical knowledge and confidence in Siddha pharmaceutical methods.