18 Questions
Which traditional system of medicine in India uses the highest number of medicinal plant species?
Ayurveda
What plant part is most frequently used for the treatment of diseases by local traditional healers?
Leaves
Which traditional system of medicine in India has the least number of medicinal plant species listed in the text?
Tibetan
How many medicinal plant species are used alone in Siddha system of medicine?
1121
How many practitioners are registered in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy systems in India?
700,000
In which health care system do family traditions and cultural preferences strongly influence the choice of treatment?
Tibetan
Which ancient civilization in India shows evidence of a traditional medicinal system?
Indus Valley civilization
Which system of medicine in India has evolved with philosophical explanations and is expressed in various manuscripts?
Ayurveda
Which system of medicine is associated with the Vedic civilization in India?
Ayurveda
What is the name of the traditional medicinal system in India carried out by millions of people who cure diseases at home?
Siddha
Which traditional system of medicine is known for using over 6,500 species of plants in India?
Ayurveda
Which traditional system of medicine besides Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha exists in India?
Tibetan Ayurvedic system
What traditional medical system originated in southern India during the 10th to 15th century?
Siddha
Which system of medicine emphasizes an individualistic approach taking into account the age, sex, habitat, and mental frame of the patient?
Siddha
In which traditional medical system are metals and minerals often prescribed as part of the treatment?
Siddha
Which traditional medical system follows the procedure of pulse reading for diagnosing ailments?
Tibetan medicine
Which traditional medical system is associated with an imbalance of three humors known as pitta, vayu, and kaph?
Siddha
Which system of medicine was introduced by Bauddha Bhiksus (monks) in regions like Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti, and Tibet?
Tibetan medicine
Explore the origins and principles of the Siddha medical system, a traditional medicine system originating in southern India between the 10th and 15th centuries. Learn about how pulse reading is used for diagnosis and the concept of three humors affecting the human body.
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