Varmam Kalai

(Ancient Dravidian Martial Art)

Art of Vital Points

108 Varmam Points

Varmam is a vital energy circulating inside the body

Varmakalai is the mother of all arts, cure and healing. The art as such is estimated to be older than 50,000 + years, as per our ancient Vedic scriptures. Varmam as such is a divine blessing of ancient Siddhars and Sages like Agasthiyar and Bhogar. Most natural treatment methodologies like Ayurveda, Siddha, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Yoga, Pranayama, Pranic Healing, Reiki etc. are branches of Varmam.

Traditionally practised in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, varmam is gaining importance all over the country and now even reaching out to countries like Germany, Canada and Singapore. “A biological mother’s touch is more effective than any varmam practitioner,”

Varmam works at the Root level – basically, the arteries (blood vessels that carry pure/oxygenated blood to the various parts of the human body, organs, and muscles), Veins (the impure blood travels via veins to the heart and then to lungs for purification) and Nerves (those vessels that carry the electrical impulses/instructions from the Brain to the parts/organs for action) are all healed in addition to the associated Varma points. When the blood and electrical flow of the body is fixed, problems Vanish and this is truly Holistic Wellness. It is a curative therapy and offers permanent solution for all or most medical conditions / situations.

Each Varma point has its own significance and they breathe “life”. There are more than 40,000 Varma points in our human body, of which 108 points are considered very important and critical.
108 Varma points play an important role when it comes to diseases, disorders and symptoms. The “7 Chakras” in our human body also plays a major role in Varmakalai. Most medical problems / situations are a result of damage to specific Varma points / chakra’s in our body and has an easy cure when the therapist / Aasan treats it. The therapy involves process of Activating and bringing life to the specific Varma points, fixing the roots, cleansing of your Chakras, Soul purification, Vedic diet and some specific exercises that will help achieve the desired results. Most pain related issues / problems are cured instantly or within a few days, depending on the overall health condition of the patient.

A rightly diagnosed root cause of the disease and healing it will provide a permanent solution before it manifests, and also ensure that it doesn’t recur. Most treatment protocols do not require any Medications. Varmam offers Curative therapy to most medical conditions. 5-Step treatment protocol includes deep aspects of Medical Astrology, Varma Points activation and therapy, Healing of 7 Chakras, Customized Vedic Diet based on medical astrology and energy of your varma points and Medical Vaasthu Shastra. When the roots of the problem is identified and fixed, the CURE will easily happen right?

Before man begin to use herbals, metals, minerals and animal products as medicine he found out that he could use his own fingers to cure his disease and it was Kai Maruthuvam which is now popularly known as Varma therapy. In Siddha system of medicine Varma is an unique, elaborate and perfected science that has to be studied in depth. Marma is the meeting point of mamsa, asthi, sira ,snayu, dhamani, and sandhi, and 'where the Prana is present'. This is similar with Chinese meridian concept in which the points appear either on single meridian line or at meeting points of different meridian.

Varmam are the vital points in the body that act as energy transformers or batteries. They form centers for boosting the vital prana or energy flow through the intricate nadi (channel) system of the body. Nature by its design has protected these vital centers by placing them deep inside the body or by covering them with tissue inaccessible to normal attempts of breech.

Varmam is Science of life, Originated 5000 years ago in Tamilnadu. Varmam was originated in Kanya Kumari. Agathiyar and Bohar of Tamilnadu had developed this technique. It is the regulating force of uyirthathukkal ( Vaatham, Pitham and Kabam) and hence, any irregularities in this circulating energy will cause Varma diseases. Causes of varmam injury can be due to internal or external causes. External causes includes trauma, environment changes and internal causes are idiopathic. Injured Varmam can be regulated physically through Adangal pullikal (retrieval points). Adangal points are nothing but varmam points used in the management of emergency as well as disease condition.

The Varmam tradition of Tamilnadu is a master in treating sports injuries. The 3000 thousand years old, 'Kalaripayattu' which (self defence and healing system) is the traditional martial art form of Kerala, often said to be the mother of all martial arts is possibly the world's oldest martial art. This sport involves the techniques from the traditional healing system of Varmam, which s connected with various disciplines such as Siddha medicine, Yoga, therapeutic massage, astrology, psychology, sociology and also martial arts.

Varmam therapy is a drugless, non-invasive, simple therapy used in pain management. The therapy time is less and if given regularly it gives long lasting results. Varmam is an effective and potential therapy to alleviate musculoskeletal disorders. Manipulation of this varma points can release Endorphin and boost the level of Serotonin and Dopamine. These hormones will make us feel good, calm nerves and promotes healing and relives pain. Varma points manipulation not only helps for emotional well being but also helps for physical well being.

Musculoskeletal Disorders are one of the major causes of morbidity and have a substantial influence on health and quality of life. They can broadly be categorized as joint diseases, spinal disorders and conditions resulting from trauma. Worldwide estimates are that 9.6% of men and 18.0% of women aged over 60 years have symptomatic osteoarthritis. 80% of those with osteoarthritis will have limitations in movement, and 25% cannot perform their major daily activities of life .About 80–85% of back pain episodes have no known cause. Low back pain, the most common spinal disorder, affects over 80% of persons at some point in their life, and from 4–33% of a population at any one time .

"Strengthen your immune system with Varmam."

Good for Musculoskeletal disorders, Osteoarthritis, Lumbar spondylosis, Cervical spondylosis.

Introduction

Varmam

"Varma kalai' is a Tamil word meaning "art of vital points". 'Varmam' is a branch of Siddha system of medicine which involves a special kind of therapy based on vital points called varma points present in the body. Though it is closely related to the ancient Dravidian martial art 'varma kalai'. It was developed and used by Siddhars as a healing science. This healing application called Varma Vaidhya is used to treat patients suffering from paralysis, nervous disorder, spondylitis and other joint disorders.

According to varma theory there are points in the body which are vital energy (Prana vayu) storing points through which vital energy is transmitted to various parts of the body and all the functions of the body are mediated. Totally 108 Varma nilaigal (points) are defined and these are used to stimulate energy, heal disease or stimulate the immune mechanism. Siddha texts like ‘Varma Kannadi’ and ‘Varma Soothiram’ have described about these 108 vital points.

Varmam also means where breathing energy resides. Sanskrit phrase means there is likelihood of death after infliction to these places hence area called Varmam / or Marma. There are certain anatomical locations in the body which are vital, and serve as small pockets of Prana, thus any injury to these parts can be painful and cripple the local functions or even lead to sudden death of the individual. They are junctions of different channels of Prana movements in the body.

Prana is a vital energy, Prana pervades each and every corner of the body, it nourishes, guides and controls the functioning of the cell and systems. when these MARMA (junctions) are affected or ruptured, the organs linked with Prana channels become starved with lack of Prana and some organ becomes diseased, crippled or paralyzed or depending upon the quantum is of Prana being lost, it may lead to slow or sudden death. The knowledge of marma can be classified in following fields -In Martial art and welfare, in surgical importance, medical importance - in the management of disease and in the diagnosis of illness.

Varma Kalai gives first priority to Martial Art, and then equal importance to Healing art

Human body is created with its own in built pharmacy. Varmakalai stimulation makes use of the self defence mechanisms of human body against ailments and cure magically.

Thanuology

Science of Varmam

The term Thanuology is derived from the name Almighty. Thanu, who is also named Siva. An ancient story is behind this derivation. It is said that Lord Siva happened to see His sons Ganapathy and Murugan, during their childhood, fighting and wrestling with each other. In the course of their single combat each one was pulling and hitting the other. Lord Siva stopped their fighting and enlightened them about the presence of various secret points (life centres) of the body and the ill-effects produced if these life-centres were traumatized. It is also said that His consort Parvathi who had long conversation with Lord Shiva and acquired the knowledge of Thanuology from Lord Siva. This is the Origin of Varmam (Thanuology). Iyan and Kaiyan born to Indira and Urvasi, who were experts of martial arts entered into deep meditation and were blessed with Varmam (Thanuology) by Lord Shiva. Iyan and Kaiyan had inturn taught Varmam (Thanulogy) to the people of Kudagu Nadu (Present Kanyakumari District) for their welfare.

The science of Thanuology was therefore utilized by ruling kings of those days to treat the wounded and the disabled soldiers who were injured in the wars by their enemies. It should be remembered that, once the life centre of the body is impaired, such impact develops different types of ailments in later days

and easily available for learning.

LIFE CENTRES

The ancient Greek story, that our children learn in the preparatory class illustrates that the death of the Giant Goliath was brought about by the shepherd boy David by a hit at a vital spot on the temple. It would be an indication that the human body has a large number of life-centres and its defection would cause ailments and sometimes death.

Hundreds of Life centres of the human body lie dormant within bones, nerves, veins, muscles, joints, and inner organs and are found either deep or at the surface of the body. Vital life-centres are dominant on bones and joints. Medium life-centres on nerves, Striking life-centres on veins, Inner life-centres on muscles, and chronic life centres on blood clots formed due to impacts on the body.

As the flow of electricity is controlled by switches, the flow of life of the human body is controlled at the life-centres. Whenever the life-centres are traumatized by a hit or a cut either directly or indirectly then the whole body is left out of control. In other words the whole body is paralysed. This is manifested by symptoms like fainting, fits, sprain, swelling, bleeding, shivering, fractures, dislocations or even death.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN BODY:

Based on the fundamental principles, the human body is governed by 96 Thathuvams (Touch Centers). There are 108 important life-centre in the human body, of which 13 are vital life-centre, and 96 Medium life-centre. Those 108 life-centres are seated in 5 broad regions.

LIFE CENTRES AND TRITHOSAS:

According to Indian systems of medicine, Trithosas (which are the three humours on the body) condition the health of the human body. Vatha, Pittha and Kapha act in the proportion of 4:2:1 respectively. Its variation in proportions will lead to diseases in Thanuology, Vatham(Wind) dominates at bones and joints; Pittha (heat) at muscles; and Kapha at nerves. The impact of life-centres brings variations in the Trithosas. All diseases are classified under these three principles.

SIGNGS OF THE LIFE CENTRES.I.F.DEFECTED:

Wherever the life-centres are really defected the relevant place will be felt chill. Normally the pranavayu may stick up. There may be swelling, wounds, and pains. There may be signs and symptoms, peculiar to the defection of the particular life-centre. If the symptoms found on the victim, vary from time to time, and also uneasiness prevails upon, one easily can conclude that these are the signs of a serious case. Further in case the controlling (key) centre is neutralized and no change could be felt in the condition of the victim, one can very well conclude it is also a very serious case. Only after the prescribed time limit, if the patient survives, he can be given the required treatment for recovery. Only after the prescribed time limit, if the patient survives, he can be given the required treatment for recovery.

INFLUENCE OF MOON UPON HUMAN BODY:

There are many secrets about the influence of the moon upon.

Milk of moon also works in fifteen places in each of the two sides of the human body. These places are also the active life-centres. After the full moon day, it is active at 15 places from toe to head on the left side, and after the New Moon day it is active at other places on the right side of the body. In these days, the respective place of human body wherein the milk of moon rests is defected on the days which fall on stars Swathi, Pooram, Ayilyam, and Kettai due to injuries, death occurs in all probabilities, knowledge about this would help the Thanuologist to give appropriate treatment for satisfactory relief to victims.

MODE OF TREATMENT

To avoid such a situation we have to treat the vital life-centres of Victims under the following methods.

1. Elakkumurai (Neutralizing the damage caused)
2. Thadavu Murai (Massage the effective points)
3. Curing the defections by special methods
4. Kattumurai (Bandage - Bone fracture)
5. Maruthuvam (application of medicine)
&6. Santhi Murai ( Divine Treatment) etc.

From the above explanation it is clear that Thanuology is more a Science than an art and has all similarities to other modern medical sciences.

PRANA

In the human body, apart from the visible systems like musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, nervous, genitourinary et al, there is an invisible system i.e. vital energy circulation. We have 10 vital channels (naadi) carrying the vital forces. The vital forces (Vaayu) are 10 in number, one of which is praanan (remember pranayama, it can roughly be compared with oxygen) which uses oxygen from the atmosphere and converts it into energy which is utilized by the body. It is the most important factor for the formation of vital energy. The universe being the macrocosm and human body, the microcosm, the body gets energy from the universe mainly through oxygen.

The vital energy is an essential component in maintaining your physiological functions, this is the reason for life, death, diseases, maintaining health and treating your ailments. When the body stops receiving the energy from the universe, life ceases (same with oxygen). The stasis of this vital energy in certain points are called varmam points (varma pulligal).They are 108 in number.

There are various types of classification of varmam points like medical, traumatic, aetiological, regional, on the basis of naadi, on the basis of chakras, thiridhosha system ,on the basis of five elements, prognostic, qualitative, structural, metrical, single- multiple, on the basis of body plane, sexual(M/F) classification.

There are two branches in varmam :

1.Therapeutic manipulation:

The partial or complete obstruction in the flow of vital energy causes diseases (except infectious diseases). Stimulating the right varmam point for that disease will alleviate it. It is practiced by some Siddha doctors, Varmalogists for treating many diseases. There are cases where varmam is used in coma patients and doctors have successfully made patients gain consciousness.

2.Defense manipulation

It is mainly employed in martial arts such as Silambam, Kalari, surul adi, malyutham and also to a certain extent in boxing and other arts. It is more of pressure point striking, for defense, to paralyze or bring about an injury. Some are fatal, some can be treated by varmam therapy.

So how does it work?

Let us compare our body to a closed electric circuit. (It has been proved that our body works as a biologically closed electric circuit by

When we switch on a light, it glows due to the conduction of electricity, similarly, when a person strikes/stimulates a varma point, the cells are stimulated, there is a change in the electric potential at that point which also alters the electric potential in the vicinity. If there is a problem with the transformer, then there are issues in a proper supply of electricity to the nearby houses, the same happens with varma points. Each varma point is a like a transformer, it supplies the vital energy. When there is obstruction in its flow the functions in that region and the nearby regions are affected.

This comparison of varmam with electric energy is only for an illustrative purpose. Varmam and circulation of vital energy are more advanced and complex. It combines massage, alternative medicine, traditional yoga and martial arts.in which the body's pressure points (varmam) are manipulated to heal or cause harm.

Varmam have been classified based on the type of pressure or the nature of source by which injury is caused.

Padu varmam (varmam due to injury)
Thodu varmam (by touch)
Thattu varmam (by blows)
Thaduvu varmam (by massage)
Nakku varmam (by lick)
Nokku varmam (by stare)

The widely used ones are the 12 Paduvarmams and 96 Thoduvarmams.

Among the 108, 12 are major points which control the functions of the vital organs of the body.

Varma Physical Therapy, which is generally known as the varmam therapy.

It includes

1. Varma Elakku Muraigal (Varma Relieving Methods)

2. Varma Thadavu Muraigal (Varma Massage Methods)

3. Varma Amarthal Muraigal (Varma Pressure Methods)

4. Varma Thodu Muraigal (Varma Touch Methods)

5. Varma Pinnal Muraigal (Varma Plaiting Methods)

6. Varma Thattu Muraigal (Varma Blowing Methods)

7. Varma Chavuttu Muraigal (Varma Stamping Methods)

8. Varma Vasi-Yoga Muraigal (Varma breathing &Yogic methods)

The Ghost Hands of Dim Mak and Naadi adimurai
Meridian Attack System and Amirtha Nilai adimurai
Centerline attacking System and Nectar adimurai
Nerve Strike and Narambu adimurai
Footworks, Tai Sabai and Chuvadu Murai

In India, there are two different systems of Pressure Point Systems. They are:
01. Siddha Varma Kalai (Tradition of Tamil Siddhars, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka)
02. Ayurvedic Marma art (Tradition of Ayurveda from North India and Kerala).

Varmakkalai, the mother of all martial arts which originated in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Sage Agasthiyar is the founder of varmakkalai. Bodhidharma is the founder of Shaolin Temple, who taught varmakkalai to the chinese monks. He trained them in exercises designed to strengthen the body and thus their endurance. Still we could find the stone carvings in the Shaolin Temple portraying Bodhidharma as founder of the Shaolin Kung-fu. The Chola Kings have conquered many other countries and built Hindu temples, one of the descendant of Raja Raja Cholan (his original name is Arulmozhi varman) named Suryavarman II built the Hindu Vishnu temple "Angkor Wat" in Cambodia. It is one of the "Eight Wonders" in the world. The Cambodian martial art "Bokator" is nothing but a form of varmakkalai called as "varma kuthuvarisai". In 1793 the British East India Company fearing the inspirations of Youth revolutions, officially banned the practice of varmakkalai (mother of the world’s martial arts) and it actually came to a point of almost extinction.

Varmakkalai can be either used for self-defence and also can cure various diseases. Exercises for varmakkalai are simple and any age group can practice this art, the benefits can not be be measured. By doing these varmakkalai exercises you can make your nerves more stronger, as you know the root cause of most of diseases are nerves, blood circulation and prana shakthi or oxygen (vital life power).

Types of Varmam

Thodu Varmam: Once affected we will come to know the symptoms of these varmam only after a certain time limit. Within this time limit we should retrieve the victims. The time limit can be an hour, a day, a month or even years.

Padu Varmam: They are vital and fatal too, once affected it would generate the symptoms immediately. There is a time limit to retrieve the victim for these varmam, they are basically some hours.

Thattu Varmam (or) Asan Varmam: These Varmams are known only to the masters and are basically kept as a high secret. It can only be retrieved by the one who stroked, basically the master. They are highly dangerous and are taught to the person in a confidential way. It is the sole discretion of the master to decide whether it should be taught to the student or not.

Nokku Varmam: This is the high stage of Varmakkalai using which we can strike a person at a distance by looking at him.

Meitheenda Kalai: This is the highest stage of varmakkalai wherein it is used either to heal or to strike the person in any part of the world. Without even touching the opponent we can strike or heal a person from a distant place.

Both Nokkuvarmam and Meitheendakkalai requires more practice and can't be learnt in a short span of time. It takes a life time to attain this stage.

Apart from all the above types of varmam, there are sub-categories within these types. Some of the other types of varmam are as follows.

VARMAM -Pressure Point or Vital Point.

Varma kalai is also called as Pressure Point Fighting, Kung Fu, Dim-Mak, Aikido, Bokator in other countries.

This art is such divine art which has the capability to cure several diseases. Varma treatments has been used to treat wounds in war.

Varmakalai is considered as mother of all healing and martial arts. Many systems like acupuncture , acupressure , yoga, Pranic healing , Reiki etc.. derived from this. This is the mother art.

Varmakalai is not a mere healing or martial art, it is more than that. It grants

Health
Wealth or materialistic success

Spiritual growth irrespective of religion
Super consciousness

PADUVARMAM
According to Varma sastras these are 12 in number. These points are mainly situated in the pathway of Vagus nerve, main vessels and internal organs. If a Paduvarmam point hit by humans or weapons the man will die immediately or after some time. If the mathirai level is ¾ or 1 the man will definitely die. If the mathirai level is ¼ or ½ we can save the man by proper treatment and medication. By treatment we can save the life but after some years it may create some problems in our body, by taking medicine for Pazhaya varmam we can definitely save the life. The first varmam point that created in our body Thilartha kaalam, it is in the literature of Narambu vagada suthira thiravugol, varmakandi, varma chuthiram. But some other literatures noted that Uchi padhappa kaalam is the first point, the literatures are Varma beerangi, Varma kannadi.

The 12 Paduvarmam points

Thilartha kaalam (Centre of the eyebrow)
Natchathira kaalam – near the lateral end of the orbit of the eye
Chevi kuthi kaalam – back of the ear lobule (on the stylo mastoid foramen)
Uchi Padhappam – in the vertex of the skull
Kannadi kaalam – in the centre of the nose
Koombu varmam – Bottom of the sternum
Urumi kaalam – 4 fingers above the umbilicus
Athi churukki kaalam – Just above the hip near superior iliac spine
Mooladhara varmam – in coccyx
Kallidai kaalam – centre of the testis for men, centre of clitoris for women
Thummi kaalam – inter clavicular notch
Adappa kaalam – below armpit
These points are very important, because we can calculate the other varmam points by these points only.

Adangal - technique in which pressure points are tuned in specific pattern) to regulate blood flow, temperature and pranic flow in the patient's body. Adangal to stimulate the Kalai Nerves (major nerves through which pranic energy flow in the body)hen on applying Nasiyam in patient's nose or using blowing techniques in patient's nose or ears, the patient will completely regain consciousness. Then Thiravukozh (method to open varmam) should be applied to release the affected varmams.

VARMANGAL
Varmam points are the vital points which present all over the body; many literatures quoted that there are totally 108 varmam points. They are in the pathway of dhasanaadi, dhasavayu, saram. They pass the pranan energy from sole of the foot to universe through the nose. The naadis present in the forehead are 7000, in both ears 3300, in both eyes 4000, in nose 3380, in pidari and shoulder region 6000. There are many classifications about varmam points such as padu varmam, thodu varmam, vatha varmam, adhara varmam etc… now we can see some important classifications.

What are the three components of Varma Kalai?

Varma Kalai has three major components [ADI MURAI (the martial art), VAASI YOGA ( the way of meditation and wellbeing), VARMA VAIDHYAM (Healing injuries and curing ailments)]

Nutritious diet that will reduce hyperactivity and other related disorders.

Varma Points

Part of Human body

From head to neck

From neck to navel

From navel to arm

Arms

Legs

Benefits of thokkanam

Tones skin, muscles and nerves
Disseminates air (Vaayu) and eliminates it if it is in excess
Improves nutrition of muscles
Relaxes and increases sleep
Rejuvenates and increases sexual power
Removes body pain

In Varma Maruthuvam, there are 3 specific techniques which can stimulate the Varmam points and Adangal points (points where the pranic energy remains in abundance).

1. Massage (Thadaval) For stimulating the Varmam points massaging technique can be used. There are different types of massaging techniques. (E.g. clockwise, anticlockwise rotatory movements with fingers, stretching the fingers from one Varmam point to the other points or regions of the body. By using varma thadaval (massaging), we can alleviate the problems arising due to ¼ mathirai visai (pressure).
2. Tapping (Thattal) In this technique, to stimulate Varmam points and adangal points, we can use both hands and feet. While using the hand, we can use palmar or dorsal sides of hands. In case of doing with foot, dorsal aspect is preferred. It is most often used in adangal techniques. Tapping can be done with mild, moderate and strong pressure. According to the need, tapping can be done 1, 3 or 5 times. By using Varma tapping we can alleviate the problems arising due to ½ mathirai visai.
3. Pressing (Amartthal) It is the technique of giving a specific pressure. The pressure can be given with fingers (or small objects like tamarind seed) on Varmam points, for alleviating the problems which arise due to musculo skeletal disorders.

Nokku Varmam is the highest level of knowledge in varmakalai training. By using this art we can access all the varma points of a person without touching.

Duration of pressure

1/2.1, 2,or 3 minutes.

Disorders commonly treated

Lumbar Spondylosis
Cervical Spondylosis
Osteoarthritis
Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder
Stroke
Parkinson’s Disease
Constipation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Hypertension
Migraine headache
Sinusitis

Padu Varmam

12 Deadly points

The meaning of Padu is nothing but death. Padu Varmam are highly dangerous. These are located in front part of the body. A gentle touch or a push in these parts may result in death.

Thilarntha Kaalam
Natchathira Kaalam
Sevi Kutri Kaalam
Pidari Kaalam / Pedraei Kaalam
Urakka Kaalam
Sumai Varmam
Ner Varmam
Adappa Kaalam
Urumi Kaalam
Valia Atisurukki Kaalam
Siriya Atisurukki
Kalladaikalam

1 . Thirarantha Kaalam External nasal nerve located at the center in between of both eye brows at curve of nose. Massage upward direction with thumb.

2 . Natchathira Kaalam

3 . Sevi Kutri Kaalam

4 . Pidari Kaalam / Pedraei Kaalam

At the back of the head . At choti point)

5 . Urakka Kaalam

6 . Sumai Varmam

Thyroid Point

7 . Ner Varmam

In the region of heart. Solar plexes. (4 fingers).

4 . Pidari Kaalam / Pedraei Kaalam

At the back of the head . At choti point)

5 . Urakka Kaalam

8 . Adappa Kaalam

Thorax , Anterior lateral side of chest at bra level

9 . Urumi Varmam

10 Valia Atisurukki Kaalam

Shoulder to abdomen?

11 Siriya Atisurukki

Shoulder to abdomen

12 Kalladaikalam

Hip to thigh and lower abdomen

Thodu Varmam

They are 96 in numbers. All the points are not dangerous, but some points show symptoms like Padu varmam injury. Some points will reduce the number of days in life; some points cause permanent disability or diseases.
Some points will cause small injury and after some time it will rearrange the sara and kalai Ottam itself. For example in ancient age Siddhars used Urakka kaalam for anesthesia purpose during surgery. The mathirai to be given in the point for anesthesia was according to the type of surgery. The point induces the sleep according to the mathirai level. After some time the patient will wake up normally. In martial arts the point was used for temporary loss of coordination.

Head to Neck 25

Kondai Kolli – in the vertex of the skull
Cheerungolli – 8 fingers from the back of Kondai Kolli
Pidari varmam – 4 fingers from the back of cheerungolli
Charidhi varmam – 8 fingers from kondaikolli in the lateral side of the skull above the ear
Porchai kaalam – 2 fingers below the charidhi varmam
Kuthi kaalam – 1 irai below to porchai kaalam
Chevi kuthi kaalam – back of the ear lobule (on the stylo mastoid foramen)
Poigai kaala varmam – 2 irai above chevikuthi
Natchathira kaalam – near the lateral end of the orbit of the eye
Kaamboodhati kaalam – 2 irai below the natchathira kaalam
Moorthi kaala varmam – 3 irai near to kamboodhari kaalam in the medial side
Thilartham – in the center between the 2 eye brows
Min vetti kaalam – ½ irai below thilartham
Mandhira kaalam – it is situated between the eye and nose
Neruppu varmam – in the center of the vertebral column
Pachi varmam – ½ irai below neruppu varmam
Kannada kaalam – in the center of the nose
Bala varmam – center of the neck in the lateral aspect
Sundigai kaalam – near balavarmam
Kona varmam – near sundigai kaalam
Udhira kaalam – four fingers below chevikuthi varmam
Ottu varmam – in the center of the mandible
Urakka kaalam – below the mandible, near to neck
Sangu thiri kaalam – in the adams apple
Simai varmam – 4 fingers below sangu thiri kaalam

Thattu Varmam

They are eight in numbers. These points are mainly used in therapeutic aspect only. The points are situated in the Puratharai 8. If these points are injured it will mainly affect the kalai ottam. That will cause dyspnoea. The Pitham will increase if the point is injured. The eight points are

I want to say my mother
Karunya varmam
आली वर्मम
Komberi kaalam
Sangu Thiri kaalam
Moothira kaalam
Ulumi Kaalam
Siru kudal aali varmam

Uzhi Varmam

These are totally 6 in numbers. These are very dangerous. If these points are damaged they will cause many severe problems, and after certain number of days the man will die. If the point is injured the man will develop psychic problems. They may cause the following problems- deaf, heart failure, lung failure, Asthma, Ascites. The five sense organs will be affected by diseases.

The Uzhl varmam points are :

Ul moolai thattu
Irudhaya thattu
Kumbu thattu
Tharai thattu
Linga yoni thattu
Meithenda kaalam

Adangal Points

Now we can see some Adangal points. Adangal 108, Rathina kodi thiravugol and Narambu vagada suthira thiravugol are the literatures which contain the Adangal points.

Alagu koomedhari adangal – after varmam point injury if jaw lock happen do this adangal, the mathirai level is ½.
Thavala adangal – after varmam injury if the patient could not take water do this adangal.
Poigai adangal – after varmam injury if the eyes directed upwards and could not hear the sounds does this adangal, the mathirai level is ½.
Uchi adangal – if the patient is unconscious do this adangal, if he does not get conscious that is Asathiam.
Suzhimunai adangal – this adangal is very useful, all varmam injuries in head can be relieved by this adangal.
Alagu sennadi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient is in sleep with snoring do this adangal.
Mudi sudi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient's mouth deviated with salivation do this adangal.
Kurundhu adangal – after varmam injury if the patient is in the stage of delirium do this adangal.
Prana sadhana adangal – after varmam injury if the patient's tongue extended away from mouth do this adangal.
Pen kuzhi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient's tongue pulled inside the mouth do this adangal.
Udhira narambu adangal – after varmam injury if the patient developing high grade fever and rigors do this adangal.
Eeradangal – after varmam injury if the patient is with fully opened mouth do this adangal

Varmam Therapy for Musculo skeletal disorders

1)Mansa Varmam (muscle),
2) Sira Varmam- (vessels conveying body fluids and impulses),
3) Sanyu (tendons),
4) Asthi (bones)and
5) Sandhi (articulate points specially bone joints).

Retention Of Urine
(Retention of urine)

Neurogenic bladder is characterized by malfunctioning of bladder due to any type of neurologic disorder which may be traumatic or surgical complication.

Patient may experience difficulty in voiding urine or overflow or incontinence of urine.

Manipulation of Varmam points regulate the connection between higher centers of brain and sacral flexus which maintains the circulation of vaasi throughout the body.

Therapeutic manipulation of the below mentioned varmam points enhance the normal voiding of urine.

1. Kondai kolli varnam
2. Vilangu varmam
3. Adappa kaalam
4. Anna kaalam
5. Kallidai kaalam
6. Komberi kaalam
7. Viruthi kaalam
8. Patchini varmam.

Leg Varmam

Varmam are tender, secrete or vital places.

Stimulation of varma points consist of five main aspects as stated below:

saves life (Physiological aspect)
causes disease (Pathological aspect)
cures disease (Therapeutic aspect)
gives longevity (Preventive aspect)
causes death (Traumatic aspect)

Varmam is an ancient applied system of healing being practiced by the Siddhars (rishis and sages) since ancient times.

Varma points are the vital points which presents all over the body; many literature quote that there are totally 108 Varma points. These points pass the prana or energy from sole of the foot to universe through the nose.

These points are the reservoirs of pranic energy that is subtle and it is distributed throughout the body through dasa naadis. When the flow of pranic energy is affected by injury, stress, strain, abnormal physical activity, abnormal food habits etc it disturbs the metabolic and physiological activity of the organ or region concerned and this ultimately results in disease. By proper manipulation of varma points the flow of pranic energy and thereby the physiological and metabolic function of the organ can be restored. varma point can be stimulated in 12 ways in which mathirai kanakku (depth) and Pathi Kanakku (Pressure) is very important. Each ways of manipulation has different effects. By stimulating the varma points the flow of pranic energy can be restored which will in turn restores the normal function of the body.

Varmam works by way of stimulation of energy reservoirs that are part of our body. It helps in rejuvenation of the body by increasing its healing properties. Varmam has its own pathology of diagnosing disease and the root cause for each of the ailment. There are also a vast knowledge regarding the traumatology caused when a Varmam location is injured. The diagnosis method help in judging the root cause for a trauma. There are several scripts available in the form of books derived from manuscripts namely, Varma Bheerangi, Varma Kannadi, Adi Varma, Sooksham, Varma Laada Soothiram etc..

Ullengkal Vellai Varmam

Muthu Tamarai Varmam

Padang'kal Varmam

To reduce Menstrual Cramps and symptoms of PMS.

Komberi Kaalam

Tibial tuberosity

To reduce menstrual cramps and symptoms of PMS

How does it works? Varmam/Adangal Applied System

Today scientific evidence is growing on the presence of sub microscopic energy channels in the body, nadi's as described by the Siddhars, yet science is too young to comprehend the intricate nadi system that governs the non physical system of energy flow, the foundation of vital pranic forces. The Siddhars long ago had discovered the presence of 72,000 nadis in the body and have described in detail the action and location of each of them. they have also described the lacation of 108 Varmam or VITAL POINTS that could heal or harm the human body when properly manipulated, through touch, pressure or striking, by an expert.

In human body, there are important 108 locations identified and have been recognized to cause disease in the body by disturbing the energy flow. Theses locations are known as Varmam. Varmam has been traditionally practiced in South India, both as a martial art for self defence and also for healing.

Applied system of Varmam and its Treatment

According to Varmam, there are 108 vital points in the body that control the flow of life force in the human body. These points in the human body can be hit to disable the opponent and also to cure certain induced injuries. By this way bone cracks, dislocation, fractures, or crushed bones are treated in this system by using medicines (internal and externa) and also techniques of resetting the human system.

Preparing the body

The guru himself will apply oil on the disciple from head to foot using his own hands and foot so as to identify his health condition and issues if any and blockages and accordingly relieve him from any ailments as the base for preparing his student. A few of the oils used : "Narayana Taila is used for Varmam related problem (for vata related problems or disorder). And Kaya Thirumeni Thailam is a classical Siddha medicine in oil form for flexibility of the body."

Varmam Therapy

Understanding of varmam therapy system and its medicines are more important for treating wounds because of cuts, inflammation and fracture and other sports related injuries. It includes various treatments such as :

Uzhichal Murai

This is a method of relaxing the muscles by way of twisting parts of the body by way of applying medicated oil in various combinations with mild pressure.

Pizhichal Murai

This method involves pouring moderately heated oil in a smooth flow on the whole body, followed by a gentle massage.

Pothichal Murai

After applying medicated oil on the head, paste of medicinal herbs is applied for a specific period before washing.

Kizhi

This is applying oil using the heated pocket (cloth bundle) made out of medicated herbs or other combinations or individual components like leaves, churanas etc.

Shiro Dhara

A continuous flow of medicated fluids is made to flow at a decent constant pace across the body or on the head. These fluids may consist of oils (taila dhara), butter milk, (Takra dhara), milk mixed with cuban jute or jelly leaf known as Karundotti), (kaseera Dhara), oil mixed with cow ghee (Duggadh dhara) kaadi or connoction of herbs (kaadi dhara)

Varmam Sites / Points 108

The life force flows like a stream from one point to another in its own path where the body mind and the soul intersects and communicates. In case of any obstruction on this path, there will be a disruption in the continuity of the flow of energy which in turn will cause an imbalance in the life force at the points situated before, after and around this obstacle and will lead to deficiencies and disease relevant to that point.

Thodu and Padu Varmam

point. There are 12 Padu Varmam locations and each one of them is associated with 8 Thodu Varmam points and hence in totality there are 12 x 8 = 96 + 12 (Padu)=108 Varmam locations in the body.

Adangal

Retrieval energizing points

Adangal points are nothing but Varmam points used in the management of emergency as well as disease. Adangal as junction of narambukal (nerves, blood vessels). Adangal are the areas situated in the junction of (narambu) nerves. It is used for the varma treatment procedures. It can be grouped into 12, 16, 29, 36, 51, 56, 64 among this 12 adangal points are considered to be more important

An Adangal is a reservoir, pit or a bay where life energy resides similar to the energy in capacitors available for the nearest Varmam actions where energy flows get disrupted by the way of an external hit or an injury. The interruption in the flow can be cleared by way of stimulating the relevant Adangal. The energy in the pit can be released and made to flow into the varmam location to make it come back to life instantly.

In other words, Adangal means energy residing in silent mode (Adangi kidappadu) acting as a check dam where needed energy is stored temperory or permanently to energize the nearest varmam location when there is a problem. We can simplify by saying, Adangal are the places to resolve imbalances and trauma caused due to injury in Varmam location. Application of Adangals / Varmam applied system is useful in curing disease.

The number of Adangals varies based on the references used, a few of then say there are 12, 56, and some scripts says every varmam points has its own corresponding adangal point, since any injury on a varmam point need to be relieved and while relieving the nearest source of energy can be tapped to put back the life flow on track till it revives on its own.

1. Pini narambu adangal : Pini narambu adangal is one among the adangal point indicated forvettu (epilepsy). It is located in Sevikutri kuzhi. Here it is indicated for seizure, loss of awareness, stiffness of upper and lower limb.

PINI NARAMBADANGAL

Figure 1 Pini Narambadangal

Manipulation method - Upward pressure at the site with tip of the ventral surface of index

and middle finger for 3 seconds then release. Repeated for 3 times[8]

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical relations

Location - Below the tragus of both ears

Bone - Condyloid process of the mandible and zygomatic process

of the skull

Joint - Tempero- mandibular joint

Muscles - Masseter

Ligaments - Joint capsule, tempero mandibular ligament

Artery - Maxillary artery, superficial temporal artery

Vein - Superficial temporal vein

Nerve - Auriculotemporal nerve, Greater auricular nerve, Vagus

nerve

Sensory supply - Auricular branch of Vagus nerve

Gland - Parotid gland[9]

2. Penkuzhi adangal

It is located below the pidarikuzhi. Symptoms like involuntary movements of the body, body tiredness and delirium can be treated by the proper application of this adangal point.

Manipulation method - Physician’s left foot is placed over subject’s left foot then place the physician’s thumb over the adangal and apply pressure over the varmam point and rotated to the left for 30 seconds.

Anatomical landmark

Location - It is situated at the posterior aspect of neck (at the level of

C3 vetebra.)

Bone - Cervical vertebra (C3)

Muscles - Splenius capitis, trapezius

Ligaments - Interspinous ligaments, ligamentum flavum

Artery - Branches of vertebral artery

Vein - Branches of vertebral vein

Nerve - Spinal nerve

Sensory supply - Occipital nerve

3. Unthi adangal (umbilicus)

It is located in umbilicus and it will regulate the varmam energy all over the body.

Manipulation method - Ventral surface of middle 3 fingers placed at the site

transversely, applied pressure for 3 seconds and release.

Repeated for 3 times [8]

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical relations

Location - It is situated over the umbilicus

Muscles - Rectus abdominis

Ligament - Median Umblical ligament, round ligament

Artery - Superior and inferior epigastric artery

Vein - Superior and inferior epigastric vein

Nerve - T10 dermatome

4. Sakthikuri adangal

Vala pinkalai adangal is situated anterior to the medial malleolus and it is one among the adangal point indicated for sannivettu (epilepsy).

Manipulation method - Pulp of thumb is placed at the site and apply pressure then

release. Repeated for 3 times [8]

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical landmark

Location - Between medial malleolus and tendon of tibialis anterior

Bone - Tibia and talus

Joint - Ankle joint

Muscles - Tibialis anterior

Ligaments - Deltoid ligament

Artery - Tibialis anterior artery

Vein - Medial marginal vein

Nerve - Deep peroneal nerve

Sensory supply - Saphenous nerve

5. Valapinkalai adangal

It is located below the medial malleolus. It is indicated for the symptoms like shaking of body, sweating, rigor, fever and delirium.

Manipulation method - Physician’s thumb (ventral) placed over the site and apply

pressure for 5 sec and released. Repeated for 3 times [8]

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical relations

Location - Below the medial malleolus

Bone - Talus

Muscles - Tibialis posterior

Ligaments - Deltoid ligament

Artery - Posterior tibial artery

Vein - Great saphenous vein

Sensory supply - Saphenous nerve[10]

Notes

· Avoid lifting heavy weight and indulging in strenuous activities immediately after treatment

Varmam treatment should not be given immediately after meals

In what condition can it be used?

Varmam mainly works on spine, nerve and bone related issues. It has also been observed that Varmam gives wonderful results in mind related issues such as depression, Autism, Down Syndrome, spastic, impotence, fertility, menstrual disorders etc.

Benefits

Knee Pain : Kaal mootu Varmam, Kaal Chirattai Varmam, Kuthirai mukha Varmam.
Brain and nerve related problems : Poigai Chevikutri, Aasamai Adaangal, Sulumunai Adangal.
Increase neurogenesis, brain derived neurotropic factor, nerve growth factor and reduce inflammation decrease oxidative stress in the brain, increase blood flow and circulation and hence relaxes the brain, increase rate of flow of oxygen to the brain.- Udira Varmam, Pidari Varmam, Utchi Adangal, Karakadangal, Natchattira Kaalam and Nema Varmam.
Vision problem for children in the age group of 4-16. Removes blockages in the flow of energy and nutrition to the eyes. Prakash Adangal. Mandira Kaalam, Asaivadangal, Porutthadangal, Natchatiram, Poigai Varmam, Suruthi Varmam, Pen kuzhi Varmam.

Varmam Muthirai

Hand gestures

Manipulation of Varmam points is done by different poses in the management of various diseases. These poses are called as Varmam Muthirai. It may represent an object. It differs in each and every Varmam point, based on their region. Muthirai is mainly an hand gesture that guides an energy flow to specific areas of the brain.:

Kuthiraimuga Muthirai
Yanaimuga Muthirai
Sarppa Muthirai
Sangu Muthirai
Vel Muthirai
Panja Muthirai
Sakkara Muthirai
Thirisoola Muthirai
Sakthi Muthirai

VARMA THERAPY FOR COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL DISODERS

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones wears down over time. The symptoms include pain and stiffness, particularly in the morning or after resting. Knee joints may get swollen, especially after extended activity. Limited range of motion or stiffness that goes away after movement. Clicking or cracking sound when joint bends

Table I: Varma points for the treatment of Osteoarthritis

VARMA POINTS LOCATION FUNCTION

1.Kannady Kalam Middle Of Upper 1/3rd Of Nasal Bridge Strengthen The Joint 2.Mootu Varmam Middle Of The Popliteal Fossa Relieves Knee Pain 3.Veera Adangal In The Semi Tendinous Tendon Relieves Knee Pain 4.Kudhiraimuga Over The Patellar Tendon Reduces Pain 5.Chippi Munai Medial Border Of Scapular Region Gives Energy To The Joint And Enhance Synovial Fluid Secretion

6. Adappa Kalam Lateral Wall Of Thorax Gives Energy To Lower Limb

7.Vilangu Depression Below The Middle Of The Clavicle Gives Mobility To The Joint

8. Komberi Kalam Middle Of The Leg Along The Medial Border Of Tibia Enhances Energy To Walk

9. Viruthi Kalam At The Level Of Distal End Of First Meta Tarsal Bone Strengthens Leg And Foot.

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder / Peri-arthritis - Shoulder Peri-Arthritis now known as Frozen shoulder, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It is also known as Adhesive capsulitis, because of adhesion of subacromial bursa and it is related to tendinitis of the rotator cuff tendon. Person with frozen shoulder complaints of stiffness and pain worsen at night. Pain will be dull or aching. It will be worsened with attempted motion or if bumped. Active range of motion will be limited.

Adhesive capsulitis is a musculoskeletal condition that has a disabling capability. It is diagnosed by numerous physical characteristics including a thickening of the synovial capsule, adhesions within the sub-acromial or sub-deltoid bursa, adhesions to the biceps tendon, and/or obliteration of the axillary fold secondary to adhesions. This condition remains an enigmatic shoulder disorder that causes pain and restricted ROM at the glenohumeral joint. The following 8 Varmam points are stimulated to achieve a therapeutic effect in the treatment of patients diagnosed with Adhesive Capsulitis or commonly referred to as Frozen Shoulder.

Table II: Varma points for Peri arthritis shoulder

VARMA POINTS LOCATION FUNCTION

1.Mudichu Varmam At The Junction Of C7 & T1 Helps In The Neck Movement

2.Chavu Varmam In The Medial Border Of The Humerus Increases Immunity Of The Body And Relives Pain In The Hand

3.Kavuli Varmam In The Web Between The Thumb And The Index Finger Regulates Idakalai And Pinkalai Flow

4. Kakkattai Kaalam In The Middle Of The Supra Clavicular Fossa Helps In Shoulder Movement 5. Manibandham Varmam Middle Of Wrist In The Flexor Aspect of The Forearm Relives Neck Pain 6. Manjadi Kalam Middle Of The 4th Meta Phalangeal Joint Relives Shoulder Pain And Neck Pain

7. Piradharai Varmam Posterior Axillary Fold Helps In The Abduction Of Arm

8.Yenthi Varmam Deep To Anterior Axillary Fold Helps In The Adduction Of The Arm 9.Kanthari Varmam One Finger Below Axilla In Medial Aspect Of The Arm Develops And Strengthens Bone Marrow

10. Puja Varmam In The Shoulder Pit Lateral To Acromian Process Helps In The Movement Of Shoulder

11. Kirayal Varmam Middle Of Medial Aspect Of Arm Purifies The Blood Develops And Strengthens Bone Marrow

12. Kaimootu Varmam Middle Of The Cubital Fossa Strengthen The Nerves Of Bone Marrow

MUDICHCHU Location: Prominence corresponding to C7 vertebra Technique: i. Place the middle three fingers over the prominence. Give pressure in a clockwise rotation for three times then stretch the fingers up to the right shoulder ii. Follow the same technique in the opposite side iii. Manipulate in a clockwise and anticlockwise rotation 3 times each and then stretch downwards along the spine up to t

KAAKKATTAI Location: Supra clavicular fossa on both sides Technique: i. Fix the middle three fingers on the supraclavicular fossa from the posterior aspect of the patient ii. Press and release ENTHI KALAM Location: Anterior axillary fold Technique: Fix the tip of the middle three fingers press and release.

PIRATHARAI Location: Posterior axillary fold Technique: Place the tip of the middle three fingers; press and release.

KAIKOOTTU Location: Center of the axilla Technique: Place the tip of the middle finger; press and release.

SOODOTHARI Location: Four fingerbreadths above the manibandha varmam (radial aspect of the forearm) Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb (palmar aspect); press and release

MANJADI Location: Near the junction of the index finger and thumb; along the upper part (base) of index finger (just below kavuli) Technique: Place the central portion of the thumb; press upwards

MANIBANDHA VARMAM Location: Middle of the wrist joint (ventral aspect) Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb (palmar aspect) and give moderate pressure 3 times (Simultaneously the patient is asked to move his/her neck laterally, on the respective treatment side.

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a disorder in which there is wearing on the cartilage (disks) and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). It is a common cause of chronic neck pain. The following 10 Varmam points are stimulated to achieve a therapeutic effect in the treatment of patients diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis.

Cervical spondylosis Cervical spondylosis is a condition characterized by progressive degeneration of the cervical spine. As a result of aging process the intervertebral disc herniates resulting in nerve compression and vertebrobasilar artery compression. In the varma text, atlas and axis (c1 & c2) vertebrae are called “Eerel” and the cervical vertebra c3 to c7 are called as “Anjunirai Enbu”. Cervical spondylosis is referred as “Anjunirai enbu Isangal” Any defect at the cervical vertebral level c3 to c7 either in the bones or nerves or blood vessels produces symptoms like neck pain, stiffness, radiating pain, paresthesia, muscle weakness, movement restriction, giddiness etc.

Table III: Varma points for the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis & Cervical Disc Bulge

VARMA POINTS LOCATION FUNCTION

1. Mudichu Varmam At The Junction Of C7 & T1 Helps In The Neck Movement 2. Chavu Varmam In The Medial Border Of The Humerus Increases Immunity Of The Body And Relives Pain In The Hand

3. Kavuli Varmam In The Web Between The Thumb And The Index Finger Regulates Idakalai And Pinkalai Flow

4. Kakkattai Kaalam In The Middle Of The Supra Clavicular Fossa Helps In Shoulder Movement

5. Manibandha Varmam Middle Of Wrist In The Flexor Aspect of The Forearm Relives Neck Pain

6. Manjadi Kalam Middle Of The 4th Meta Phalangeal Joint Relives Shoulder Pain And Neck Pain

7. Piradharai Varmam Posterior Axillary Fold Helps In The Abduction Of Arm

8.Yenthi Varmam Deep To Anterior Axillary Fold Helps In The Adduction Of The Arm 9.Naaga Kalam Between T2 And T3 Vertebra Helps In Walking, Bending,

10. Kondai Kolli In The Middle Line Near To Vertex Connects Gross Body With Subtle Body

11. Thoosumuga Varmam On Both Sides Over The Nipple Gives Energy To Cervical Bone

. MUDICCHU VARMAM Location: Prominence corresponding to C7 vertebra Technique: i. Place the middle three fingers over the prominence. Give pressure in a clockwise rotation for three times then stretch the fingers manipulate up to the right shoulder ii. Follow the same technique in the opposite side iii. Manipulate in a clockwise and anticlockwise rotation 3 times each and then stretch downwards along the spine up to the T6

MUDICCHU VARMAM

KAKKATAI KAALAM Location: Supra clavicular fossa on both sides Technique: i. Fix the middle three fingers on the supraclavicular fossa from the posterior aspect of the patient ii. Press and release

KAICHULUKKI VARMAM Location: From Mudicchu varmam point location, move four fingers downwards and three fingerbreadths laterally on both sides of the spinal column Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb on both sides; press and release

CHIPPI VARMAM Location: Two fingerbreadths downward from the kaichulukki varmam point Technique: Fix the tip of the three middle fingers; move fingers up and down whilst giving pressure

Chippi Varmam

SAVVU VARMAM Location: Four fingerbreadths distal from the shoulder joint on the medial side of the upper arm Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb (palmar aspect); press and release.

KAVULI KALAM Location: Web area in between the thumb and the index fingers Technique: Fix the tip of the three fingers; press in a pumping motion 3 times or so

Manibandha Varmam

SOODOTHARI VARMAM Location: Four fingerbreadths above the Manibandha varmam (radial aspect of the forearm) Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb (palmar aspect); press and release.

MELMANNAI VARMAM Location: Upper end of the calf muscle (posterior aspect) Technique: Fix the middle finger at the point and press (Simultaneously the patient is asked to flex and extend the neck)

KEELH MANNAI VARMAM Location: Lower end of the calf muscle (posterior aspect) Technique: Fix the middle finger and then press (Simultaneously the patient is asked to flex and extend the neck)

Lumbar Spondylosis

Varmam Therapy for Musculo skeletal disorders

Lumbar spondylosis Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative condition affecting the lower region of spine. In patients with lumbar spondylosis, the spine will be compressed and the space between the vertebrae will be narrowed. Symptoms vary from Low back Pain, radiating pain, numbness, muscle weakness etc depending on the severity of the disease. In varma texts Lumbar spine is referred as “Pooraga El” and any abnormality in Pooraga El is referred as “Pooraga El Isangal”.

“Spondylosis of the lumbar spine” means degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis of the vertebral joints and degenerating intervertebral discs (degenerative disc disease) in the low back. The following 10 Varmam points are stimulated to achieve a therapeutic effect in the treatment of patients diagnosed with Lumbar Spondylosis.

Table IV: Varma points for the treatment of Lumbar Spondylosis & Lumbar Disc Bulge

Varma Points Location Function

1. Idakalai & Pinkalai Energy Tracts That Travel From Foot To The Low Back Region Through Viruthi, Komberi, To Reach Nangana Pootu Stimulation Of This Points Regulates The Energy In The Low Back Region And Reduces Pain

2. Porchai Varmam In The Sub Occiput Medial To Mastoid Bone Regulates The Pranic Energy After Varma Treatment

3.Veera Adangal In The Semi Tendinous Tendon Relieves Knee Pain

4. Anna Kalam One Finger Above The Umblicus Gives Energy To Lower Limb 5. Poovadangal At The Junction Of The Thigh And Gluteus Relives Disc Compression, Sciatica

6. Komberi Kalam Middle Of The Leg Along The Medial Border Of Tibia Enhances Energy To Walk

7. Viruthi Kalam At The Level Of Distal End Of First Meta Tarsal Bone Strengthens Leg And Foot

8. Mannai Adangal At The Commencement Of Triceps Surae Muscle. Regulates Pranic Energy Flow In The Legs

9. Ullthodai Varmam Middle Of Medial Aspect Of Thigh Strengthens The Leg

10. Mel Mannai Between The 2 Heads Of Gastronemius Enhances Energy To Walk

11. Ullangal Vellai Meeting Point Of Two Balls Of Sole Strengthens Leg And Foot

MANIPOORAGA ADANGAL Location: Five fingerbreadths below the umbilicus Technique: Fix the tip of the middle three fingers transversely on the point; gently press and lift upwards

KOMBERI KALAM Location: Eight fingers above the medial malleolus Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point. Press three times (in a pumping motion) towards medial border of Tibia.

KEELH MANNAI VARMAM Location: Lower end of the calf muscle (posterior aspect) Technique: Fix the middle finger and press

KUTHIKAL VARMAM Location: Seven fingerbreadths above the heel (posterior aspect) Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point, press three times.

KANPUGAICHAL VARMAM Location: One fingerbreadth below the lateral malleolus Technique: Place the tips of the three fingers of hand above the malleolus and glide downwards around the malleolus pressing the exact point.

KALKULASU VARMAM Location: Anterior part of junction of foot and leg. Technique: Place the central part of the thumb at the point described; press and release three times

SEVIKUTRI KALAM Location: Fossa behind the ear lobe Technique: Fix the central part of the middle finger; apply gentle upward pressure to the point (simultaneously on both sides)

NANGANAPOOTU Location: Sacral Groove, Three Fingerbreadths From The Lumbosacral Joint (Lateral Aspect) Technique: Place The Middle Part Of The Thumb At The Point Described; i. Provide 3 Rounds Of External Rotation At The Sacral Groove ii. Glide Laterally To Reach Anterior Superior Iliac Spine iii. Finally Give Clockwise Rotation Using 3 Fingers On Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

POOVADANGAL Location: Near the ischial tuberosity Technique: Press with the center portion of the thumb over the point on both sides. Sustain the pressure on the point for 10 seconds. Afterwards press thundu varmam, mel mannai, keel mannai and uppu kutri.

PULIMUTHADANGAL Location: Just above the nail of the big toe Technique: Fix the central portion of the thumb and apply deep pressure

Osteoarthritis Knee

Santhu vatham

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease due to failure in repair of joint damage. This may arise as a result of biomechanical, biochemical and/or genetic factors. The process may involve one or multiple joints. The following 5 Varmam points are stimulated to achieve a therapeutic effect in the treatment of patients diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the knee.

Varma points for the treatment of Osteoarthritis

VARMA POINTS LOCATION FUNCTION

1.Kannady Kalam Middle Of Upper 1/3rd Of Nasal Bridge Strengthen The Joint

2.Mootu Varmam Middle Of The Popliteal Fossa Relieves Knee Pain

3.Veera Adangal In The Semi Tendinous Tendon Relieves Knee Pain

4.Kudhiraimuga Varmam Over The Patellar Tendon Reduces Pain

5.Chippi Munai Varmam Medial Border Of Scapular Region Gives Energy To The Joint And Enhance Synovial Fluid Secretion

6. Adappa Kalam Lateral Wall Of Thorax Gives Energy To Lower Limb

7.Vilangu Varmam Depression Below The Middle Of The Clavicle Gives Mobility To The Joint

8. Komberi Kalam Middle Of The Leg Along The Medial Border Of Tibia Enhances Energy To Walk

9. Viruthi Kalam At The Level Of Distal End Of First Meta Tarsal Bone Strengthens Leg And Foot

PANCHAMUGA VARMAM Location: Around the patella Technique: Place the tips of the thumbs along the upper border of the patella and glide over the borders and end at lower border.

MOOTTU VARMAM Location: Centre of popliteal fossa Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point; press three times (in pumping motion)

KOMBERI KALAM Location: Eight fingerbreadths above the medial malleolus Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point; press three times (in a pumping motion toward medial border of tibia.

KAAL SANNI ADANGAL Location: At the junction of big and second toe Technique: Place the tip of the index finger, press and release.

ULLANKAAL VELLAI VARMAM Location: At the junction of big and second toe in plantar region Technique: Place the tip of the thumb; press and release.

Sinusitis

Anatomical locations of Varmam points, the injury on which causes Peenisam

Sinusitis can be broadly defined as inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinuses. Acute symptoms last less than 4 weeks, Sub-acute symptoms last 4 to 8 weeks, Chronic symptoms last longer than 8 weeks, with recurrent three or more acute episodes a year. Sinusitis is one of the most prevalent problems encountered in general medical practices. Some patients are predisposed to recurrent bouts of acute sinusitis, and chronic sinusitis may develop that presents as enigmatic facial or head pain.

134 million Indians suffer from chronic sinusitis. rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps recommendations, Intranasal corticosteroids, Oral corticosteroids, Antibiotics, Antihistamines and Topical decongestants are recommended for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. As the there are many adverse reactions for these medications, there is a need of effective alternative therapy for the management of sinusitis.

Symptoms of Peenisam as follows, with increase in heat from Moolatharam (Mooladhara) chakra), water (body fluid) accumulates in skull and causes sneezing, headache, pain in neck, Loss of sensation of smell, loss of taste sensation, Rhinitis, accumulation of phlegm in chest, pain in ear, discharge of pus from nose.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is the most prevalent disease worldwide. In Conventional treatment for chronic sinusitis, medicines prescribed are anti-histamines, topical nasal decongestants, Intranasal corticosteroids, Oral corticosteroids and antibiotics. Adverse reactions of Antihistamines and Corticosteroids & Increasing antibiotic resistance envisage the need of alternative therapy that is safe and cost-effective. Peenisam described in Siddha literature can be compared with Sinusitis. Injury on Varmam points is mentioned as one of the causes of ‘Peenisam’. ‘Varmailakkumuraigal’ are manipulation techniques of specific Varmam points and is the treatment employed for the diseases that are caused by the injury on Varmam points. The anatomical locations of the Varmam points that cause Peenisam and the location of the points that are to be manipulated for the treatment of Peenisam are discussed in the paper.

VARMA POINTS FOR OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

 Calcaneal spur - mudichu varmam, uppu kutri varmam

 Muscle cramps – mannai adangal

 Writers cramp – mozhi piralgai varmam, kavuli kalam, soodothari varmam, adi mootu varmam

 Tennis elbow - mootu varmam, vil varmam, pattradangal

 Sciatica & foot drop Intially for first two days Kondai kolli, Porchai kalam Then,

 Kal kulachu

 Ullangal vellai

 uppu kutri

 Kuthikal

 Padankal

 Viruthi kaalam

 Komberi kaalam

 Jadapiral

 Poovadanga, should be activated daily

There are many classifications about Varma points such as :

From foot to head

In olden days that whenever hot water bath is taken , water should be poured from toe to head and in case of cold water bath , the water should be poured from head to toe.

Generally oil is applied before giving bath to the child . This ensures the child's body parts are completely stimulated. The hot water is poured on the mother's hand first which spills and falls on the child to avoid direct contact of the hot water on the child's tender body.

While applying oil and giving bath. Each part of the body is stimulated in a certain pattern ( generally called Massage). The focus while giving bath is mainly on strengthening the muscles, bones, development of healthy body, right from the smallest cell, and building a healthy immune system. Every part of the body from leg foot body , under the armpit, head (a round massage is given to get the shape of head ), neck etc, is stimulated on certain pattern.

Carrying an infant till he/ she grows, has its own technique which we follow even till date, this is by holding the neck and the shoulder in one hand. The infant's head is held in such a way that the neck is made to rest in a place between the thumb and the index finger. The thumb and the index finger will be touching the Penkuzhi Varmam or the Porchai Varmam. At the same time, the shoulder will be on a lower edge of the palm towards the little finger.

Another stage of child's life where we can see this is when the infant grows. The child is lifted with both the hands under the armpit by resting the arms in the religion between the thumb and the index finger where there are 3-4 Varmam points.

During the infancy period, people used to keep a black dot on the cheek, forehead, chin, centre of the palm of the hand centre of the foot using Kajal which eventually stimulates the Thilartha , Minvetti, Ullangai, Ullangaal and other Varmam locations. This regions also blocks bacteria, virus and other attackers that can affect the health and also ward off. Any of the negative energies.

In every stage if life, each of the habits that were inculcated right from brushing the gums and teeth with fingers, applying oil to the whole body and standing in the sun, consuming seasonal foods, using turmeric powder, neem leaf, tulsi leaves all were used to build the immune system.

These are indications that Varmam is still being used and stimulated without even being aware right from the time of birth to death.

Now step by step, let us understand how the immune system was balanced and strengthened:

Let us say, a person gets affected by simple cough, a concoction was made with tulsi, turmeric and cloves used and given to drink. This is not a medicine or treatment but a method of preparing the body to fight infection by building antidotes. This indicates that we can go back to our tradition to build the defence mechanisms by many ways.

Wearing tight dress in the upper abdomen above the navel is a good practice to block any bad energy entering the body, since naval absorbs the negative energy very easily. Lord Ganapati is seen to tie a snake around the

Neurological Disease

Naval symbolizing a strong navel system. In the form of God, culture and tradition we had several things symbolizing the immune way of living.

For instance, when we comb hair and style it by putting a knot on the head, karakkadangal, Talaippagai adangal, Sutradangal and many more are stimulated.

Ornament worn in hands (Kara) increase the mooladhara strength, which is the base for a person to prevent from from getting infected easily. Ornaments worn in the leg such as anklets, towering, etc, help in strengthening and increasing the circulation. Similarly piercing ears and nose were all helping people to keep their immune system strong in their own ways.

Padu Varmam (Foot)

Thodukadu varmam

Vatha varmam

Adhara Varmam etc.

Porchai

Location

In the prominent region on the hind side of the skull.

Helpful in

Improving the health, eye and ear disorders, weakness, strengthens memory.

Penkuzhi
Location
Dip in the sides of skull in adjacent sides of spine.
Helpful in
Improving the functioning of the bone morrow and strengthens the immune system.
Stimulation : Placing the head in between the thumb and index finger as if holding the head of the child for 30 seconds.

3 . Karakkadangal

Location

In the temple religion of forehead.

Helpful in

Giddiness, dullness.

Stimulation

Use the middle three fingers and gently give a circular rotation for 30 seconds.

4 . Talaippagai Adangel

Location

Around the crest of the head, the place where crown or turban rests.

Helpful in

Bringing focus in one particular drink without diversion. Help in thinking and giving just and apt decisions.

Strengthens the neutrons which in turn work on keeping our defence mechanism of immune system in place.

Stimulation

Tying a cloth around the region.

5 . Pi Adangal

Location

At the tip of the bone in the centre of the rib cage ( sternum bone)

Helpful in

Increasing the capacity of the lungs. Makes the lungs to expand to the maximum. Oxygen reaches up to the alveoli level.

Stimulation

Use the thumb and gentle push upwards for 39 seconds.

6 . Ner Varmam

Location centre of the chest.

Helpful in

If piles starts protruding out then, oressing mildly at the mid of the chest will help in resolving the problem, chest pain, normalises the heart beat, palpitations, strengthens the mind, Respiratory disorders,acid reflux, strengthening the mind, digestion,relaxes the body and the mind.

Stimulation

Use the middle three fingers and give mild up and down movements for 5-10 seconds.

7 . Thailartha Varman

Location

In the dip in the junction of the eyebrows.

Location.

Helpful in

Disease of the body mind, relieves headaches, eye diseases due to deficiencies, in secretions of the ductless and the pituitary glands. Wards off evil eyes.

Stimulation

Keeping a bindi, vermilion, sacred ash ( Vibhuti) or black Kajal dot.

8 . Minvetti Kaalam

Location

In the junction of the inner end of the. Eyes and the nasal bridge.

Helpful in

Eye and nasal diseases, watery eyes, headaches.

9 . Ullangal Adangal

Location

In the centre of the palm

Helpful in

Energises the body, increases the strength. Enables the ability of the body to fight against invaders and enhances the immunity of the body. Wards of evil eyes.

Stimulation

Gently massage the centre of the palm using your palm or thumb gently.

10 . Ullangaal Vellai

Location

Centre of the sole of the foot.

Helpful in

Activating the energy in the body to make all parts of the body function effectively.

Stimulation

Place the thumb on the Varmam location and use upward pressure to stimulate the Varmam location. Do not press release action for five times. Repeat this thrice.

11 . Sutradangal / Yenthi Adangal

Location

Centre of the armpit.

Helpful in

Balances the circulation in the body and mobility of the limbs.

Stimulation

Using the palm at the Varmam location give a small pressure upwards (as if lifting a child) .

Concluding remarks

It is strengthening of immune system which can be done by imbibing traditional practices in our lives to enable the effective functioning of the inbuilt defence mechanism to take care of our body and help us lead a healthy and happy life.

History

According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva taught this martial art to his son, Lord Murugan. Further, Lord Murugan taught this art to sage Agasthiya, who was the foremost of Siddhars during the time of Sangam Literature. Agasthiya spread knowledge of this art form to the rest of the Siddhars and it is evident from the presence of Agasthiyar’s shrines depicting this art form in Kutralam (Panchayat town in Tirunelveli district, Tamilnadu)
Kings of all four major Tamil dynasties – Chera, Chola, Pandya and Pallava – patronized this art form to selected schools and they paid nivandhanams (donations with high respect) for it. Varma Kalai is taught by teachers called Aasan (Tamil – master) and grandmasters called Periyaasan.

To summarize

Varmam therapy practice can give an instant remedy for an ailment of simple or serious condition. From memory development, stress, headache, body pain, knee pain, back pain shoulder pain and many more. Varmam is something like acupuncture or acupressure but not exactly the same. Varmam points are more vital and powerful in curing and inducing diseases. It is very good in giving permanant cure and even can be used to revive a comatose patient and also for awakening the kundalini.

TECHNIQUES
Varma Kalai is classified into 4 types:

Thodu Varmam – ‘Thodu’ means touch in Tamil. Around 96 vital points in the body are triggered by touch. It is not fatal, but results in the disabling of the victim’s body, organ movements and function.

Padu Varmam – It refers to the 12 vital points in the body, which when triggered results in death or severe effects on the victim.

Thattu Varmam – This involves vital points that are held and used by the master alone. It is kept confidential until the master passes on the knowledge to the selected disciple.

Nooku Varmam / Meitheenda Kalai – As the name indicates, Tamil word ‘Nooku’ means look or contact. The Tamil word ‘Meitheenda’ means ‘without touching’. The triggering of the vital points is done by focusing or concentrating on the target. It takes several years of practice to become an expert in it.

In the human body there are 108 Varmams / Vital points. They can be given as:

1. Head to Neck : 25
2. Neck to Navel : 45
3. Navel to Arm : 9
4. Arms : 14
5. Legs : 15

Kawli Kaalam

Between bone joint of thumb and index finger back of the palm and hand.

Nose

Thirarantha Kaalam External nasal nerve located at the center in between of both eye brows at curve of nose. Massage upward direction with thumb.

Kannadi Kaalam Between supratrochlear nerve(near eyes) between intertrochlear nerve (near nose) which come from Naso ciliary nerve-inline with both eyes, at both sides of nose.

Vaala Varmam Nasal Nerve, branch of anterior ethmoid nerve-At curve above nose tip

Sundi Kaalam End of Nasal Nerve (branch of anterior ethmoidal nerve) Tip of nose

Minvitti Varmam Between intra orbital nerve( slightly upper region which is located at horizontal to the center of the nose) And anterior superior alveolar nerve .Besides both nose holes.

Ears

Face

Vilamurthi Kaalam Infra orbital branch of facial nerve

Sandiyae Varmam Long Buccal nerve

Urakka Kaalam Retromandibular vein at both sides of neck- under cheek bone

Ottu Varmam Facial vein underneath mouth bone

Sanggethiri Kaalam Thyroid Cartilage at laryngeal prominence / Adams Apple

Sumei Varmam Anterior jugular vein at Adams apple near end of throat

Karandal Mozhi Porunthu Varmam

Ankle Joint Bone Varma

It is present at the anterior aspect of the Ankle Joint

For Depression : Give a gentle pressure over the varma point

Avoid

Tamarind and tubers in pain.
Avoid Pillows

Siddha massage or thadavu murai

Varmam points (Varma Pulligal)

Vital Energy circulation Saram

Annam Palate

Head Talai

Asaan Master

Arm Kai

Body Utal

Leg Kal

Hitting Vital spots Varma Adi is a part of art of healing

Law of Hiting Adi murai

Mel Adangal Top

Naduvu Adangal middle

Kaii Adangal Bottom

Massaging techniques Thadavazh Murai

If yoga asanas (yoga postures) are properly practiced, it will result in good health. The basic reason for that is yoga asanas properly tunes the nerves system (along with varmam points present in the nerves system), resulting in regulated blood flow throughout the body.

Every yoga asanas has its effect on certain group of varma points enabling proper health, flexibility, mobility and physique. For example, if you consider Padmasana (one yoga posture), it produces mild pressure on these varmam points: Viruthi varmam, Kanpugaichal varmam, Ullthodai varmam, and Mulaathara varmam. Because of that, Iddakala (Left) and Pingala (Right) nerves gets tuned and strengthens the vertebral column. It increases concentration, memory, serenity on one's face, and etc.

Thandaga vatham Lumbar Spondylosis Cegana vatham Cervical Spondylosis Azhal keel vayu Osteoarthritis Kumba vatham Adhesive Capsulitis Pakka vatham Stroke Nadukku vatham Parkinson’s Disease Malakkattu Constipation Valippu Epilepsy Madhumegm Diabetes Adhikuruthi azhutham Hypertension Thalai nokkadu Migraine headache Peenus Sinusitis.

Vata Varmam 65

Pitta Varmam 24

Kapha Varmam 6

Thattu Varmam 8

Application of pressure or insertion of needle on the varma points which are on the body surface will affect the flow of vital energy or Pranam along the nadis. An attack on these points can rander a reciever immobile after the attack.

Maansa Varma deals with the pressure point on Skin

Asti Varma deals with the pressure point on Bone

Snayu Varma deals with the pressure point on Nerves

Dhamani Varma deals with the pressure point on Arteries

Sandhi Varma deals with the pressure point on Joint

Shira Varma deals with the pressure point on Veins

Kondai Kolli – in the vertex of the skull
Cheerungolli – 8 fingers from the back of Kondai Kolli
Pidari varmam – 4 fingers from the back of cheerungolli
Charidhi varmam – 8 fingers from kondaikolli in the lateral side of the skull above the ear
Porchai kaalam – 2 fingers below the charidhi varmam
Kuthi kaalam – 1 irai below to porchai kaalam
Chevi kuthi kaalam – back of the ear lobule (on the stylo mastoid foramen)
Poigai kaala varmam – 2 irai above chevikuthi
Natchathira kaalam – near the lateral end of the orbit of the eye
Kaamboodhati kaalam – 2 irai below the natchathira kaalam
Moorthi kaala varmam – 3 irai near to kamboodhari kaalam in the medial side
Thilartham – in the center between the 2 eye brows
Min vetti kaalam – ½ irai below thilartham
Mandhira kaalam – it is situated between the eye and nose
Neruppu varmam – in the center of the vertebral column
Pachi varmam – ½ irai below neruppu varmam
Kannada kaalam – in the center of the nose
Bala varmam – center of the neck in the lateral aspect
Sundigai kaalam – near balavarmam
Kona varmam – near sundigai kaalam
Udhira kaalam – four fingers below chevikuthi varmam
Ottu varmam – in the center of the mandible
Urakka kaalam – below the mandible, near to neck
Sangu thiri kaalam – in the adams apple
Simai varmam – 4 fingers below sangu thiri kaalam

VARMA KAAYANILAI

The treatment method for varma kaayanilai is in many methods, the main methods are

Adangal methods – the treatment that is given immediately after varmam injury
Ilakku murai – the treatment that is given immediately after varmam injury
Thadavu murai – treatment method for Pazhaya varmam
Marunthugal – treatment method for Pazhaya varmam

Now we can see some Adangal points. Adangal 108, Rathina kodi thiravugol and Narambu vagada suthira thiravugol are the literatures which contain the Adangal points.

Alagu koomedhari adangal – after varmam point injury if jaw lock happen do this adangal, the mathirai level is ½.
Thavala adangal – after varmam injury if the patient could not take water do this adangal.
Poigai adangal – after varmam injury if the eyes directed upwards and could not hear the sounds does this adangal, the mathirai level is ½.
Uchi adangal – if the patient is unconscious do this adangal, if he does not get conscious that is Asathiam.
Suzhimunai adangal – this adangal is very useful, all varmam injuries in head can be relieved by this adangal.
Alagu sennadi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient is in sleep with snoring do this adangal.
Mudi sudi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient's mouth deviated with salivation do this adangal.
Kurundhu adangal – after varmam injury if the patient is in the stage of delirium do this adangal.
Prana sadhana adangal – after varmam injury if the patient's tongue extended away from mouth do this adangal.
Pen kuzhi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient's tongue pulled inside the mouth do this adangal.
Udhira narambu adangal – after varmam injury if the patient developing high grade fever and rigors do this adangal.
Eeradangal – after varmam injury if the patient is with fully opened mouth do this adangal

Uzhl Varmam

The Uzhl varmam points are

Ul moolai thattu
Irudhaya thattu
Kumbu thattu
tharai thattu
Linga yoni thattu
meithenda kaalam

Thattu Varmam

They are eight in numbers. These points are mainly used in therapeutic aspect only. The points are situated in the Puratharai 8. If these points are injured it will mainly affect the kalai ottam. That will cause dyspnoea. The pitham will increase if the point is injured. The eight points are

I want to say my mother
Karunya varmam
आली वर्मम
komberi kaalam
Sangu thiri kaalam
Moothira kaalam
Ulumi Kaalam
Siru kudal aali varmam

Sl. No. Name of Neurological disease Varmam points required manipulation

1. Headache/Miagraine (Maruthuvam) 1) Pidari Varmam 2) Bala Varmam 3) Puruva Varmam 4) Nachathira Varmam 5) Thilartha Varmam 6) Poikai Varmam 7) Kondaikolli Varmam

2. Hemiplegia (Pakkavatham) 1. Kondaikolli 2. Chunnaampukaalam 3. Chavvu Varmam 4. KavliKaalam/KomperiKaalam 3. Facial Palsy (Mugavatham) 1) SanniVarmam 2) NatchaththiraKaalam 3) KanpukaichalVarmam

4. Epilepsy (Valippu Noi) 1) PorchaiKaalam 2) KavliKaalam 3) KavliKaalam

5. Calcaneal spur or Heel spur 1) Mudichuvarmam 2) Uppukutrivarmam

6. Muscle cramps 1) Mannaiadangal

7. Writer’s cramp 1) Mozhipiralgaivarmam 2) Kavulikalam 3) Soodothari varmam 4) Aadimootuvarmam

8.. Tennis elbow 1) Mootuvarmam 2) Vilvarmam 3) Pattradang

9. Sciatica & foot drop 1) Kondaikolli 2) Porchai kalam

10. Lumbar Spondylosis/Lumbar& Disc Bulge (Thandagavatham) 1) Poovadangal 2) Komberi Kalam 3) Viruthi Kalam 4) Idakalai & Pinkalai 5) Ullangal Vellai 6) Ullthodai Varmam 7) Mel Mannai 8) Veera Adangal 9) Porchai Varmam 10) Anna Kalam 11) Mannai Adangal Table – 9 Name of Varmam points required manipulation fVarmam

DURATION OF PRESSURE 5 The time taken for giving pressure on a Varmam point is termed as ‘’Kaala Kanakku’’ which differs from point to point and it is generally taken as ½, 1, 2, 3 minutes. Term Duration Description Uthamam ½ minute The best effect is obtained with this duration of manipulation Mathimam 1 minute Less effective than Uthamam Athamam 2 minutes Less effective than Mathimam Athamaathamam 3 minutes Least effective Pressure can be given continuously for a specific time or intermittently according to necessity. If given intermittently maintain a gap of 10 seconds in between two successive manipulations.

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Varma

points

Name

1.

Kondaikolli varmam

2.

Thilartha kaalam

3.

Patchi varmam

4.

Kannadi kaalam

5.

Paala varmam

6.

Naasi varmam

7.

Minvitti varmam

8.

Manthira kaalam

9.

Annan kaalam

10.

Kombothrei Kaalam

11.

Sunnambu Kaalam

12.

Poigai kaalam

13.

Uthira varmam

14.

Kutri varmam

15.

Vettu varmam

16.

Poottellu

varmam

17.

Chuzhiyadi varmam

18.

Pidari Varmam

19.

Cheerum Kolli varmam

20.

Saruthi Varmam

21.

Pinshwaasi Varmam

22.

Vialngu Varmam

23.

Thivala Varmam

24.

Arukutti Varmam

25.

Malar Varmam

26.

Karreral Varmam

27.

Koonbu Varmam

28.

Neru Varmam

29.

Urumi Kaalam

30.

Kazhalai varmam

31.

Hanuman varmam

32.

Thudi varmam

33.

Valai varmam

34.

Thooshika varmam

35.

Villam varmam

36.

Pidi varmam

37.

Mulai varmam

38.

Nura poottu varmam

39.

Chora theenda varmam

40.

Pushti varmam

41.

Irippu varmam

42.

Mudichi varmam

43.

Adhistana varmam

44.

Rekthaadhi varmam

45.

Moothira varmam

46.

Mothira varmam

47.

Anda varmam

48.

Thandu varmam

49.

Adakka varma

m

50.

Kaal kavuli varmam

51.

Puriva kaalam

52.

Kannu varmam

53.

Valamurthi kaalam

54.

Sumai varmam

55.

Theetha Varmam

56.

Sudothiri Varmam

57.

Chothi varmam

58.

Nachitra kaalam

59.

Perichal varmam

60.

Chenni varmam

61.

Alavaadi varmam

62.

Aayama varmam

63.

Chevi kuthi varmam

64.

Kona sanni varmam

65.

Urakka kaalam

66.

Kakkattai Kaalam

67.

Sakthi varmam

68.

Majjah Varmam

69.

Palla varmam

70.

Uppu kutri kaalam

71.

Kokki varmam

72.

Kulir varmam

73.

Maattaan varmam

74.

Arangu varmam

75.

Thevela kaalama

76.

Villu varmam

77.

Panni varmam

78.

Gupthaka varmam

79.

Kallida varmam

8

Varma

points

Name

1.

Kondaikolli varmam

2.

Thilartha kaalam

3.

Patchi varmam

4.

Kannadi kaalam

5.

Paala varmam

6.

Naasi varmam

7.

Minvitti varmam

8.

Manthira kaalam

9.

Annan kaalam

10.

Kombothrei Kaalam

11.

Sunnambu Kaalam

12.

Poigai kaalam

13.

Uthira varmam

14.

Kutri varmam

15.

Vettu varmam

16.

Poottellu

varmam

17.

Chuzhiyadi varmam

18.

Pidari Varmam

19.

Cheerum Kolli varmam

20.

Saruthi Varmam

21.

Pinshwaasi Varmam

22.

Vialngu Varmam

23.

Thivala Varmam

24.

Arukutti Varmam

25.

Malar Varmam

26.

Karreral Varmam

27.

Koonbu Varmam

28.

Neru Varmam

29.

Urumi Kaalam

30.

Kazhalai varmam

31.

Hanuman varmam

32.

Thudi varmam

33.

Valai varmam

34.

Thooshika varmam

35.

Villam varmam

36.

Pidi varmam

37.

Mulai varmam

38.

Nura poottu varmam

39.

Chora theenda varmam

40.

Pushti varmam

41.

Irippu varmam

42.

Mudichi varmam

43.

Adhistana varmam

44.

Rekthaadhi varmam

45.

Moothira varmam

46.

Mothira varmam

47.

Anda varmam

48.

Thandu varmam

49.

Adakka varma

m

50.

Kaal kavuli varmam

51.

Puriva kaalam

52.

Kannu varmam

53.

Valamurthi kaalam

54.

Sumai varmam

55.

Theetha Varmam

56.

Sudothiri Varmam

57.

Chothi varmam

58.

Nachitra kaalam

59.

Perichal varmam

60.

Chenni varmam

61.

Alavaadi varmam

62.

Aayama varmam

63.

Chevi kuthi varmam

64.

Kona sanni varmam

65.

Urakka kaalam

66.

Kakkattai Kaalam

67.

Sakthi varmam

68.

Majjah Varmam

69.

Palla varmam

70.

Uppu kutri kaalam

71.

Kokki varmam

72.

Kulir varmam

73.

Maattaan varmam

74.

Arangu varmam

75.

Thevela kaalama

76.

Villu varmam

77.

Panni varmam

78.

Gupthaka varmam

79.

Kallida varmam

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Varmam Kalai

Varmam Kalai

108 Varmam Points

LIFE CENTRES

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN BODY:

LIFE CENTRES AND TRITHOSAS:

SIGNGS OF THE LIFE CENTRES.I.F.DEFECTED:

INFLUENCE OF MOON UPON HUMAN BODY:

Types of Varmam

Varmam are tender, secrete or vital places.

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