Which TSM is widely practiced and culturally accepeted in Tamil Nadhu ? - explain .

Answer

Siddha system of medicine:

Explanation

Siddha is the most popular, widely practiced and culturally accepted system in Tamil Nadhu . It is based on the texts written by 18 Siddhars.
There are different opinions on the constitution of 18 siddhars . The Siddhars are not only from Tamil Nadhu , but have also come from other countries .
The entrie knowledge is document in the form of Tamil. Siddha is proncipale based on the Pancabuta philosophy.
Acoording to this system three humors namely Vatam , Pittam and Kapan are responsible for the health of human beings and any disturbance in the equilibrium of these humors result in ill health ,
The drug sources of Siddha inculde plants , animal parts , marine products and minerals . this system specializes in using minreal for preparin drugs wit long self -life.
This system uses about 800 herbs as sources of drugs . gteat is laid on disease prevention promotion ,rejuvenation and cure .