NE HEALTH BUREAU
COIMBATORE, JULY 11
Isha Rural Health Clinic, Salem, under the aegis of Isha Outreach, conducted a hands-on training session on Nalam- a traditional health system in Salem on Sunday. The participants were introduced to the basic science of Siddha and benefits of herbs besides learning ways to prepare healthy food and various home remedies. The Rural Health Clinic conducts these training sessions every month and this was the third session of the second batch of twenty-four enthusiastic participants.
The class delved in deep about Tulasi, Adadodai, Thuthuvelai herbs and the relationship between human body and the 5 elements. Practical takeaways of the training included learning to prepare the Herbal Cough Syrup – Adadodai Manapagu, Herbal Ghee – Thuthuvelai Nei, Herbal Tooth Powder – Tulasi Tooth Powder and a First Aid medicine – Minsara Rasam.
- The Rural Health Clinic conducts these training sessions every month and this was the third session of the second batch of 24 enthusiastic participants
- The class delved in deep about Tulasi, Adadodai, Thuthuvelai herbs and the relationship between human body and the 5 elements
Following the training session, Siddha consultations were organised for 28 participants on the next day, Sunday. The once a month Siddha clinic specifically focuses on people having chronic non-communicable diseases like Uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Diseases, PCOS, Tumors, Arthritis, Skin Diseases, Gut issues, etc. The consultations aims to reverse the diseases with changes in diet, lifestyle and use of herbal medicines
The Nalam sessions and the Siddha consultations are conducted by the alumnus of Isha Samskriti, who are also registered medical practitioners, and dedicate their life for the cause of creating culture of health in the community.
