Siddha System of Medicine: An overview

Food is the major source for serving the nutritional needs, but with growing modernization some traditional ways are being given up. Affluence of working population with changing lifestyles and reducing affordability of sick care, in terms of time and money involved, are some of the forces that are presently driving people towards thinking about their wellness. There has been increased global interest in traditional medicine. Siddha is a great subject and explains a reputed indigenous medical and health system. It contributes significantly to the health care of the human society. Acute pancreatitis is a multi system disease with an unpredictable clinical course and significant morbidity and mortality. Approximately 20% of patients develop multi organ failure requiring management with a critical care environment.