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His period is ascribed 4th Centuries B.C. It is believed that he has traveled China andpropagated the spiritual philosophy in China.

He is considered as the descendant of Thirumoolar.

He has attained samathi at Palani.

It is considered that the statue of Lord Muruga was concocted with Nava pasana (Nine

arsenical compounds).

He has contributed on the field of alchemy, medicine and yoga.

His contribution on the synthesis of mercury, mercurial compounds and arsenical compoundsare note worth.

More than 42 works on Siddha medicine are found to be available on his name.

4.Konganar

Konganar is considered as the son of Bogar. His period is said to be 4th and 5th centuries B.C.

He has lived probably in Koganagiri of Kongunadu in Tamil nadu.

Out of all his works more than 40 deal with the alchemy and the elixir (muppu) of life.

He has also contributed more on philosophy, medicine and spiritual practices.

5.Therayar

He is the latest siddhar lived. His period is fixed between 14th & 15th Centuries.

He is considered to be the master of all the fields like astrology, mysticism, alchemy, medicine

and language.

The degree of his scholarship is considered to be the supreme.

The style of the language is considered as the best as any contemporary Tamil poets.

He has mastered all the languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Thulu andSanskrit.

His Guru (Master) was Dharmasowmiyar.

His work on medicine especially on classification of diseases with their managements and

prognosis are highly praise worthy.

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6.Korakkar

Place of birth : Trikonamalai/ Sathurakirimalai

Synonyms : korakkanathar

Guru : Allama prabu

Disciple : Siddha Nagarjunar

Contributions : Korakkar brahma gnanam 1 - Korakkar kalai gnanam

500(endangered) - Korakkar vaippu (Endangered) -Korakkar brahma gnana soothiramKorakkar karpa soothiram

Special notes : He has specially used kanja (Indian hemp) in his preparationspoorana lehyam/chooranam and so that herb is named after him.

7.Karuvurar

Period - 11 th century AD

Synonym - karuvur thevar

Place of birth - Karuvur

Guru - Bogar/ Kamalamuni

Disciple - Edaikkadar

Contributions - Karuvurar vadha kaviyam

Karuvurar siva gnana bodhakamThiru isaippa

Samadhi - Karuvur

Special notes - His contribution in construction of Tanjore temple is enormous. There is a

special siddhar sannidhi for him even now at Tanjore big temple

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8.EDAIKKADAR

Period - 11 th and 12 th century AD

Synonym - Edaikkadu siddhar

Place of birth - Thiruedaikkodu

Guru - Karuvurar/ Bogar/Navanatha siddhars

Disciple - Alukanneesar /kudhambai/kaduveli

Samadhi - Thiruedaikkodu

Special notes-His contribution towards Rasavatham/Kayakalpam is remarkable

9.Chatta muni

Period - 11th century AD

Synonym - Kamblichattamuni/kailasa chattamuni/sattanadar

Place of birth - An srilankan nationality is assumed

Guru - Dakshinamoorthy/ Nandhi

Disciple - Sundarandhar

Contributions - Satta muni pin gnanam 100

Sattamuni vadha kaviyam 1000Sattamuni vatha soothiram 200Sattamini gnana vilakkam 51Thiru isaippa

Samadhi - Srirangam or Sirkali

Special notes- His contribution as guru for Alchemy is noteworthy.

He took kalpam to change the body thathuvas and by which he evolved 96 thathuvas.

10.Sundaranandar

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Synonym - Sorupamendra siddhu

Place of birth - Mahendra hills/Podhigai hills

Guru - Chattamuni

Disciple - Tamarakar

Contributions - Sundaranandar siva yoga gnanam 32

Sundaranadar vakkya sutram 64

Samadhi - Kudal/Thiruvarur/Varaka kundram

Special notes - His expertise in preparation of chunnam is of greatastonishment

11.Ramadevar

Period - 6-8 century AD

Synonym - Yacob

Place of birth - Mahendra hills/Podhigai hills

Guru - Pulathiyar

Disciple - Tamarakar

Contribution - Rama devar 1000

Samadhi - Alagar malai

Special notes - His contribution in conversion of Sthula sariram into sukkumaSariram and devlpment of kayakalpa as art and science wasInitiated by Ramadevar

12.Pambatti

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Synonym - No references

Place of birth - Marutha malai in kongunadu

Guru - Chattamuni

Contributions - All the versions related with gnana siddhi starting with

Aadu PambeSamadhi - sankaran koliSpecial notes - Atta maa siddhis of siddhars are mentioned by him

13.Macha muni


Synonym - Nondi siddhar

Place of birth - Machai desam in pandya kingdom

Guru - Kakapusundar/agasthiyar/pinnakkesar

Disciple - Sundarandhar

Contributions - Machendra nadhar endra nondi siddhar padal

Samadhi - Thiruparankundram/Thiruvanaikkavu

Special notes - He is called as samayathitta siddhar as he retained Sivabakthi

14.Kudambai


Place of birth - Mayavaram

Guru - Alukaneesar

Contributions - Kudambai siddhar padalkal on philosophy of Siddhars

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Samadhi - Mayavaram

Special notes- His works are more towards spirtiual bliss and gnanayoga

15.Azhuganni siddhar

Period - 11 th and 12 thcentury AD

Synonym - Azhugai siddhar

Place of birth - Vaira giri

Guru - Edaikkadar

Contributions - Siddhar gnanakovai

Samadhi - Nagapattinam

Special notes - All his poems are pathetically melodious adressing the lady

16.Ahappei




Guru - korakkar

Contributions - All the versions related with Gnana siddhi starting withDevil mind-Endangered

Samadhi - Thiruvalankadu

Special notes - He is different from other siddhars mentioning search

inside for peace instead of yoga

17.Nandhi devar




Guru - Lord Siva

Disciples - Thirumoolar/Romarishi/Dakshinamoorthy

Contributions - Nandhi kalai gnanam 1000

Samadhi - Sri sailam at kalahasthi

Special notes - GURU OF GURUS

18.Kakapusundar

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Synonym - Pusundar

Place of birth - Vadasalai

Guru - Agasthiyar

Disciple - Romarishi / Vasinathar

Contributions - Pusundar mei gnana vilakkam-80/pusundar gnanam-19

Samadhi - Kailaya padayam /Nagamalai nadu vattaram

Special notes - He is expertise in Thailatham,Anjanam,Vaidyam,&Vatham

ABOUT SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

The different cultural traditions in the world had profounded their medical system to cater the needs of their societysuitably like, Greek, China, Arabs and India. In India we had two distinct cultures one is Vedic and the other one isThanthric.

The sages of south India, who practised Thanthrism contributed and established a Medical system to serve thehumanity in general and their own society in particular. Those sages were called as Siddhars and the medicalsystem profounded by them is called as Siddha system of medicine. Though the creation of this system is ascribedto Lord Siva the creator of the universe, the sage Agasthiya is considered as father figure of this medical system. Heis also considered to be the father figure to the Tamil language and culture. Even today Lord Siva is named asVaitheeswaran, Maruntheeswarar. You all know that Tamil is one of the oldest languages in the world, which has gotgreater antiquity. It was nurtured and developed in different point of times by three Tamil academies (Tamil Sangam)of which the First Tamil Sangam dates back 3000 BC. The oldest Tamil book Tholkappiam is also considered to bewritten in 3000 BC. As RSH Risely rightly puts Decon itself is one of the ancient geological formations in the worldand the great Tamil scholarK.A.Appadurai states that the culture of the Tamils is the cradle of civilization. The thirdTamil Academy (Kadai Sangam) was established in the 2000 BC. The books like Thirukkural and others are themonumental evidences to evince their antiquity. The philosophy and the medicine are like two sides of the coin. Thegreat philosophers like Aristotle, Galen were the great philosophers and also physicians. The siddhars were also thegreat philosophers and physicians. Some of the treatises in Tamil have been named in the names of medicine likeThirikadugam (Three pungent) and Elathy (Cardomom), though there is no relevancy with the medicine.

It is indisputable truth that the rich Tamil heritage, the culture and the medical system have got greater antiquity.The Siddha and Ayurvedha are twin systems of India and have got greater similarities and both the systems are thegreat heritage and pride of India.

Antiquity of Siddha MedicineSiddha medicine has a background of mythology and geneology.

The first profounder of the system God Siva has transmitted the science to Uma Devi .She in turn passed it on toNandi Deva. He has taught Sage Agathiya and Agasthya to Pulathiyar, Bogar, Theraiyar and others of Pothigai Hills.HISTORYThere are so many theories to explain the Origin of Siddha Science and its antiquity. According to LemurianContinental origin theory Based on the literary work It is believed that the Kumari-k-kandam was lost in the IndianOcean.

Mediterranean Origin theory explains that Dravidians belong to Mediterranean stock and due to Aryan invasionmoved towards south. South Indian Origin theory evinces that Tamilnadu is the homeland of Tamils.DEVELOPMENT OF SIDDHA MEDICINE

Ancient Period

Archaeological Evidences:There are very few monumental evidences available to know the history. There areevidences to prove that Pallava ruler Nandivarman donated a village Kumaramangalavellattu to Physician.

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Chidambaram temple inscription of 13 th century gives a list of grants to Vaidyar(physician), Jatyambashtha, Barber and Surgeon & Mid-wives.Thiruvavaduthurai inscription of Vikrama Chola dating back to 121 A.D refers to medicalschool.

Princess Kundavai Nachiar established a free dispensary in the name of herfather Sundara Chola

MARATHA RULERS PROMOTED MEDICAL SCIENCEKing Shahji 1684 1712 A.D Constructed a hospital & employed physiciansfrom Hyderabad & Arabia.King Serfoji Took interest in the preservation & propagation of Indigenousmedicines. He published Sarabendra Vaidya MuraigalThe Dhavantri Mahal Research was practiced in a tantra system like Siddha,Unani & Ayurveda

BRITISH PERIODIn 1919 the Madras Mahajana Sabha wrote to Govt about the importance of Indigenous medicinesObjectivesSound Vernacular indigenous medical education to the children of this country.Afford cheap and good medical help to the public.Systematizing the existing indigenous medical help.

Funds allotted to up-keep of libraries consisting of books relating to Ayurvedic, Unani & Agastyar traditional medicine.DOCTOR KOMAN COMMITTEE REPORT

Notes on drugs & compounds used in these medicines should be investigated thoroughly. Summary of the notes onmedicines should be discussed in detail.The composition & methods of preparation should be standardized.Statement showing the diseases treated at the Govt Hospital should be maintained.Report on analysis of drugs should be maintained.USMAN COMMITTEE REPORT

Established the Govt school of Indian Medicine in Madras in 1925 to teachAyurveda, Siddha & Unani.Establish provincial rural dispensaries, Municipal & District board dispensaries.Established in 1926, a Govt Hospital of Indian Medicines attached to the school.Instituted a Post-Graduate course in 1930 in Indian Medicine for the graduates ofWestern MedicinesF.I.M. - Fellow of Indian MedicineALIM - Associated Licentiate in Indian MedicineIn 1914 - AIM (Associate in Indian Medicine) Constituted a Central Board of

Indian Medicine to act as recommending authority to the Govt for registration &supervision of pharmacies & teaching institutions.Established a college of Indian Medicine in 1947.

Gave sanction for starting a Research Institute in 1947.Sanctioned Village Vaidya Scheme in 1947.The formation of Government Indian Medical School.The Government Indian Medical School was formed by Dr. G. Srinivasamurthi asits first Principal and 120 students were admitted per year. In 1933 L.I.M. coursewas extended from 4 years to 5 years. The final year was devoted for specialclinical training. In 1940 Sir Mohammed Usman Committee was appointed for theimprovement of the curriculum.

Creation of Indian Medicine Department in TamilNaduMrs. A. Rukmani Lakshmipathi - Minister of Public Health Department- the medical school was up graded to collegeof Indian Medicine.In 1948, Col. R. N. Chopra committee- recommended for a scientific methods in the development of indigenoussystem.In 1955, Shri Dayashankar Trikanji Dave a committee recommended - uniform standards, training for P.G. andresearch facilities.Metha Committee - the University of Madras approved an Indian Medicine college at Palayamkottai in 1964.The Indian Medical Practitioners Co-Operative Pharmacy and Stores (IMCOPS) was established in 1945 at Madras-Mfg & Analysis of Drugs.Later development of Siddha Medicine in Tamil Nadu

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During the II World Tamil Conference Siddha medical field came to limelight.Then Chief Minister C. N. Annadurai sowed the seed for revival and K.Anbazhagan nurtured it.Siddha Scientific Development Committee was formed Publishing rare Siddhatext books, preservation of Cudjon leaves.Madurai Kamaraj University started a UG Course in 1966 and P.G. Course in1972.

At present Dr.M.G.R. Medical University- gives the Siddha degree and now itsbeing awarded as BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery).Role of Central Government in the development of Indigenous MedicineIn 1969- the Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homeopathy(CCRIMH) was established.In 1970, the Central Council for Indian Medicine under L.C.I.M. Act for registeringand regulating their practice.In 1975 Central Research Institute for Siddha in Madras for conducting scientificresearch.In 1995 Siddha Medicinal Plants Garden was developed in Mettur Dam.In 2005 National Institute of Siddha in Tambaram was inaugurated by HonorablePrime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

SIDDHARSSages who attained Siddhi or Heavenly bliss and super natural powers by meditation are named as Siddhas.Siddha is a Sanskrit term, which means perfection. The known history of Siddha system of medicne began with the

sage Agathiyar who is believed to be the father figure of Tamil civilization and Tamil medicine (Siddha medicine) andhis eighteen disciples. He contributed heavily by writing treaties and manuscripts on all fields of human biology,meditation and spirituality and also therapeutics, which later expanded by his disciples. Dr. Rajkumar Raghunathan.Persons who have accomplished spiritual perfection are also called Siddhas. The southern part of India gave birth togreat saints in the distant past and they had great achievements in different fields of art and science.Siddha system of medicne is the longest living medical system in the world.Siddha Vaidya means the "Knowledge of Health", by being one of the oldest systems for health and longevity; itprovides tried and true, time honoured remedies for prevention of illness of the body. Being a part of Indian culture,often the scholarship between the saints of the north and south was exchanged and therefore it is very difficult to puta demarcation line between Ayurveda and the Siddha system of medicine that was conceived, patronized andpropagated by saints [Siddhas] of South India.

Some of the basic principles of Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicine arecommon. However, Siddha system of medicine has made unique and significantcontribution to therapeutics and pharmacy.

The Tamils had a distinct and unique civilization. The recorded history of Tamils is thousands of years old. The origin

of Tamil language is attributed to the sage Agathiyar and that of Siddha medicine is also attributed to him. His nameis found in different puranaas, both in Tamil and in Sanskrit says Dr. Bhagawan Das, Deputy Minister of Health,India. In considering the significant contribution that the Siddhas have made to material medical and pharmacy, oneunique feature of the system has to be borne in mind. The prevention and the cure of illness are the basic aims of allsystems of medicine. The Siddha system has, in addition a concern for the immortality of the body.The Siddhas have developed a discipline called Kaya Kalpa designed for longevity with complete freedom fromillness. During the time of occupation by the British, indigenous languages and practices were suppressed, but arenow seeing a revival in their use, due to their effectiveness. Indias government recognizes and supports five majormedical systems, including Siddha Vaidya. Schools and colleges exist for most of the natural and holistic systemssuch as Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Siddha, and the Arabic system, Unani, along side with allopathic medicine.These therapies and treatments were recognized and sought after even thousands of years ago for their ability tocreate younger, smoother skin and a more youthful overall appearance, and for there rejuvenative abilities. Theherbal and oil therapies from south India gained such a reputation that they were sought by Marc Anthony for hisQueen Cleopatra. The Siddha system of medicine gained its greatest recognition with the Rasayana therapies orRejuvenation therapies.

Siddha system of medicine defines health as a complete presence of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and socialbalance.

Daily regimes and diet that is appropriate for the individual are the starting point for the indigenous ways of health andlife for the people of south India. The basic theories of Siddha system advises each individual on the correct way ofliving, eating, meditating, exercising, and use of massage for their own well being. Looking at the individual as awhole of a larger picture includes social and familial health a tradition the Hawaiians observed as well. Like theSiddha the Kahuna was called to 'set things right'-Ho'oponopono, meant to set right the relationships between living

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members of the family for emotional health, as well as the spiritual and family health. The family Gods and theancestors were summoned, and treatments to the body with herbs and plants to activate the physical healing werecompleted all the while stabilizing the mental state of the individual. In much the same way Siddha system considerall aspects of the individual.

This is being called Quantum prevention, as it is an active approach to health for the individual. Where the role of thedoctor or practitioner is more of an educator and the responsibility of prevention rest with the individual to love andhonor his/her body, preserve it's integrity to the fullest and strive for a full and maximum life span. Here thedoctor/practitioner is not treating illness but promoting youthful maintenance and rebuilding of the body. The aim ofSiddha and Ayurveda, proper diet, lifestyle, family, career, etc. is for prevention of illness, so medicine is not needed,these are systems for health and living.

Siddha Medicine recognizes eight branches of medicine, the same as western medicine except Geriatrics, the studyof diseases of the aged. Instead Rasayana or rejuvenation therapy is given. The aim of their therapy is to maintainthe youth of the individual along with long life. This is attainable through cleanses of the body with Abhyanga(Massage) and Svedana (steam, warm compress)and(Pancha Karma) done seasonally followed with rejuvenationtreatments (Kriya Kalpa) which activate the body's ability to rebuild and renew itself.

Siddha Medicine recognizes the body's innate ability to adapt to habit. It's ability to activate dormant repairmechanisms. Through this knowledge, lifestyle regimes, seasonal cleanses, and rejuvenation therapies doneregularly aid the body and build on effectiveness through the body's cellular memory. These therapies and cleansesuse plants and oils derived from plants or the combination of herbs and other plants to activate the body's repairmechanisms.

All the proven indigenous medical systems, whether it is the Chinese, Hawaiian La'au Lapa'au, American Indian, orthe Ayurvedic and Siddha Medicine use plants or the combination of plants for the medical formulas. Our modernmedical formulas grew from these village pharmacies. Modern medicine is at a crossroad looking for new paths forits growth and journey. This is where the combined wisdom of all civilizations with traditions of using minor doses of aplant or minor doses of multiple plants such as Homeopathy can be investigated.

The growing popularity with different complimentary medical systems that use time tested formulas of herbs andmedicinal plants may hold the key for future growth of the pharmaceutical and life sciences. As we know the humanbody is a system of inter connected systems of chemical, neuronal, hormonal, etc. where nothing exists separately.

Every change in any part of our body affects every other, while the body is maintaining an intricate balance requiringmillions of interactions. This homeostasis happens spontaneously at various sites through out the body. To affect achange in the body modern medicine extracts the most powerful or most active chemical, whereas Siddha Medicineuses a multiple of plants. Some supporting the action of the others herbs, with others enhancing the prime herbeffect, while some will calm, activate, or stimulate other systems of the body to achieve the desired results. Plantsand herbs used by Ayurveda and Siddha Medicine can be used by healthy persons as a tonic, as well as for sickpatients as a medicine, whereas modern medicines are meant only for patients and often have side effects.

SIDDHA - FAQs

1. What are the differences between Siddha and Ayurveda?

Medium of texts and treatise are in Tamil language. Mode of drug preparation is different. Unique Siddha preparations such as Kattu, Kazhangu, Guru marunthu,

Chunnam and Muppu. Fundamental functions of Vatha, Pitha and Kaba are different i.e, In

Siddha, function of Vatha, Pitha, and Kaba are Creation, protection andDestruction respectively.

In Ayurveda, function of Vatha, Pitha, and Kaba are Destruction,

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Creation and protection respectively.

2. Why Siddha physicians are liberally prescribing metallic /mineralmedicines?Most of the Siddha medicines are based on Herbo-minerals and metallic, whichare having more effective than the single and compound herbal drug

preparations.

3. In which form herbal drugs are in Siddha?They are in Chooranam (Powder), Leghyam , Thylam (oil) and Saththu(Extract).

4. What are the basic principles of Siddha?The basic principles of Siddha are 96 Thathuvas, Panchaboothas and Thiridosatheory.

5. Is there any surgical treatment in Siddha?

Yes, Siddhars were performed by using different surgical methods such asBlood letting (leech therapy), Muppattai salakai chikitchai (Surgicalinstrument for eye diseases) and Karanool chikichai (Medicated thread forpiles and fistula) Chuttikai (Cauterization by using metal instruments likeGold, Silver and Copper for boils, abscesses, warts, Tumors etc).

6. Where we can easily avail Siddha treatment?Panchayat union hospitals, Primary Health Centers, Municipality andCorporation dispensaries, Taluk and District Head quarters hospitals ofTamilnadu and Puducherry. CGHS dispensaries of Tamilnadu and Delhi.

7. Why Siddha system of medicine is not popularized in North India and

European countries?All Siddha manuscripts and texts are in Tamil language, so not yetpopularized. The medium of Tamil language in all texts may be translated intoInter national language and modern technique may be introduced to the allTechnical Institutions.

8. Why do the patients afraid to take Siddha medicines?Due to Dietary restrictions and metallic drug administrations.

9. What are the dietary restrictions during the administration of Siddhamedicines?For certain diseases, the patients are to follow dietary regimens. For an

example, Non-veg diets, Sea foods and Brinjal should be avoided in skindisorders.

10. What are the sources for Siddha medicines?Herbs, Minerals, Arsenicals, Metals and Animal products.

11. What is the meaning of Varma in Siddha?Varma is a miraculous treatment in Siddha, Which is currently in practiced at

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Kanyakumari District in Tamilnadu. It is one of the creative and curative secretmethods of the disease in the body.

12. How can we reach the diagnosis of disease in Siddha?Using Naadi Pariksha, Envagai thervu , Ezhu udarkattugal and Neer kuri withneikuri.

OPPORTUNITIES IN SIDDHA1. What is Siddha?Siddha is a science of holistic approach, which illustrates Drug (Elixir) and Diet(Regimen) for human health care.

2. Is there any National Institute of Siddha?Yes, this is located at Tambram Sanatorium in Chennai. This is a postgraduateEducational Research Institute for Siddha.

3. How many postgraduate specializations are in Siddha?

There is Six Specialization in Siddha, ie. Maruthuvam (General medicine),Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Noi Naadal (Pathology), Sirappu Maruthuvam(Special medicine), Kulanthai Pini Maruthuvam (Paediatrics) and Nanju NoolMaruthuvam (Toxicology).

4. How many Siddha Colleges are in India and what courses they offer?There are 6 Siddha colleges are in Tamilnadu and one at Kerala, which aresituated at Chennai (3), Coimbatore (1), Tirunelveli (1), Munchirai (1) andSanthagiri (1) at Trivandrum in kerala.

They are offering under graduation and Post graduation in Siddha.

5. Is there any separate Central Government Research Council working forSiddha?There is no separate Council for Siddha, but the Siddha ResearchInstitutes/Units are functioning under Central Council for Research inAyurveda and Siddha (CCRAS)."

6. What is the course duration for U.G and P.G in Siddha?5 years and 6 months for under graduation and 3 years for post graduation.

7. How many Siddha hospitals and dispensaries are in India?There are 276 Siddha hospitals and 444 Siddha dispensaries.

8. Whether any Central research institute, Regional Research Institute andClinical Research Units are in India for Siddha?Yes. The CCRAS has Research Institutions for Siddha. A Central researchinstitute is functioning at Chennai, one Regional Research Institute inPuducherry and one Clinical Research Unit is in Tirunelveli (Tamilnadu) andSanthagiri (Kerala) respectively.

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9.What are the scopes for Siddha Graduates in the near future?

Apart from the self-established clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes, there aremany scopes for Siddha graduates to get the settlements and jobs at State andCentral government organizations. In other side, Private organizations,Pharmaceutical industries, Panchayat Union clinics, Municipality dispensaries,Corporation hospitals, Private colleges and private hospitals are offering themfor good settlement of jobs.

Particularly, in southern parts of India and foreign countries, such as Malaysia,Singapore and Srilanka are having opportunities for Siddha graduates.

10.What are the scopes for Siddha pharmaceutical Industrialists?

In Tamilnadu more Siddha pharmaceutical industries have been developed,due to need of Siddha /Ayurveda medicines. Now a day the people are switch

over to Indian system of medicine and hence there is lot of scope for Siddhapharmaceutical industries. There are good scopes for manufacturing Siddhamedicines, since the modern drug industries are expecting some drugs fromherbal-based system of medicines for Skin Disorders, such as Psoriasis andLeucoderma. These drug developments may attain using modern techniqueswith Siddha drugs, i.e. herbo-mineral combinations.

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