Tamil
Tamil (Medicine)
Tamil (pronunciation: /ˈtæmɪl/; Tamiḻ, pronounced [t̪amiɻ]) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, as well as two sovereign nations, Singapore and Sri Lanka. In medicine, Tamil has a rich history and a variety of unique terms and concepts.
Etymology
The term "Tamil" is derived from Tamizh, the endonym of the Tamil people. The origin of the word Tamizh or Tamiḻ is believed to be from the ancient Tamil word "tam-miz" meaning "self-speak", or "one's own speech".
Medical Terms
- Siddha Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈsɪdə/; Tamil: சித்த மருத்துவம், Cittu maruttuvam) is a system of traditional medicine originating in ancient Tamilakam (Tamil Nadu) in South India and Sri Lanka. The system is believed to have been developed by the 18 Siddhars, and it is still practiced today.
- Varma Kalai (pronunciation: /ˈvɑːrmə kəˈlaɪ/; Tamil: வர்மக்கலை, Varmakkalai) is a Tamil traditional art of vital points. It is used for both defensive and medical purposes, such as treating certain ailments and diseases.
- Nadi (yoga) (pronunciation: /ˈnɑːdiː/; Tamil: நாடி, Nāṭi) in Tamil medicine and yoga, refers to the channels through which the energy of the subtle body flows.
- Dosha (pronunciation: /ˈdoʊʃə/; Tamil: தோஷம், Tōṣam) in Tamil and Ayurvedic medicine, refers to the three bodily humors that make up one's constitution. These are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Related Terms
- Ayurveda (pronunciation: /ˌaɪərˈveɪdə/; Tamil: ஆயுர்வேதம், Āyurvētam) is a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Although Ayurveda and Siddha Medicine are distinct, they share many concepts and terms.
- Yoga (pronunciation: /ˈjoʊɡə/; Tamil: யோகம், Yōgam) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India. Many aspects of yoga, such as the concept of Nadi, are important in Tamil medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tamil
- Wikipedia's article - Tamil
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