Academic Department
Thanjavur, Puducherry
Department of Siddha Medicine
Constituent Department of Tamil University, Thanjavur
About Department of Siddha Medicine
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Department of Siddha Medicine
The objectives of the Department include the documentation, edition, digitalization and publication of Siddha Medical manuscripts. Medicinal plants are cultivated in the University-owned herbal farm. Tissue culture technique is adopted to revive the growth and development of rare and endangered medicinal plants. Many of them are propagated among the public. Standardization of herbal drugs through botanical, biochemical, phytochemical, pharmacological and microbiological and chemical studies are undertaken. Clinical evaluation of Siddha medicines and their formulations are also done in the Department.
Courses offered
Post Graduate Diploma in Siddha Drug Standardization
Master of Science (MSc Biomedical Science)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil Bio Chemistry)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Biochemistry)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Pharmacology)
Diploma in Medicinal Herbal Beautician
Diploma in Traditional Tamil Medicine
Objectives
=> To document edit, digitize and publish Siddha medicine manuscripts.
=> To identify, cultivate, propagate, educate and to do research and development studies on Siddha medicinal plants,.
=> To carry out experimental research and development
=> Studies of Siddha drugs standardization through botanical, biochemical, chemical, pharmacological to scientifically establish the Siddha medicines.
=> To clinically evaluate Siddha medicines and formulations for the treatment of diseases in human.
=> To conduct academic courses.
=> To popularize this system through free medical camps and training on simple Siddha Medical preparations.
Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Tamil University, Thanjavur
Campus Location Thanjavur, Puducherry
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
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Objectives
=> To document edit
digitize and publish Siddha medicine manuscripts.
=> To identify
cultivate
propagate
educate and to do research and development studies on Siddha medicinal plants
=> To carry out experimental research and development
=> Studies of Siddha drugs standardization through botanical
biochemical
chemical
pharmacological to scientifically establish the Siddha medicines.
=> To clinically evaluate Siddha medicines and formulations for the treatment of diseases in human.
=> To conduct academic courses.
=> To popularize this system through free medical camps and training on simple Siddha Medical preparations.
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Common queries about Department of Siddha Medicine
Where is the Department of Siddha Medicine located?
The Department of Siddha Medicine is an academic teaching department of Tamil University, Thanjavur, located in Thanjavur, Puducherry, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Siddha Medicine are conducted as per Tamil University, Thanjavur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Siddha Medicine?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tamil University, Thanjavur.