Siddha Council is an independent website that explains Siddha medicine and the wider world of traditional Indian medicine in plain English: where Siddha comes from, how its ideas and preparations work, what research says about them, and how India organises and regulates traditional systems.
What we cover
- Traditional Medicine: Siddha history, principles, diagnosis, preparations and the research behind them.
- Health: public health topics seen through traditional and modern medicine, with the evidence stated plainly.
- India: the AYUSH systems, institutions, education, manuscripts and law.
Independence
This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by or speaking for the Central Council for Research in Siddha, the Ministry of AYUSH or any other government body, institution or company. It does not accept registrations, applications, tenders or vacancies, and it does not sell medicines, supplements or services. Organisations are named only to explain how something works.
Not medical advice
Everything on Siddha Council is general information, not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Traditional claims are reported as traditional claims, with the strength of the evidence stated. If you are unwell, pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medication, talk to a qualified clinician before using any herbal or traditional preparation.
How we write
Articles are researched from primary and authoritative sources such as the World Health Organization, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, peer-reviewed journals and Indian government publications, and they link to those sources so readers can check them. If you spot an error, please tell us through the contact page.