Siddha system of medicine has its unique method of pharmaceutical science. Basically medicines are divided into internal medicine and external medicine which has 32 types in each respectively. Siddhar theraiyar says “Vaer Paru Thazhai Paru Minjinakkal Parpam Chenduram Paru” that is, medicines prepared from Herbs, Metals, Minerals, herbomineral preparations etc. There are certain techniques used in this system namely Calcination, Sublimation, Distillation, Dissolution, Fusion, Separation, Purification, Extraction, Cupellation for medicine preparation. Adjuvants play a vital role in Siddha system. All these kinds of Medicine preparations are taught to the students with hands on training and experiences.
