TIRUNELVELI, INDIA, May 3, 2008: For the first time, an internationally acclaimed journal on modern medicine has published an elaborate article on the efficacy of Siddha medicine, the traditional system of Tamil Nadu, in curing skin diseases. The article was written by J. Joseph Thas, a qualified allopath and Siddha practitioner from Kanyakumari district and formerly professor of Postgraduate Studies and Research Centre, Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli.
“The journal carried a detailed article with 50 color photographs on my experience in curing complicated skin diseases. No other article from any alternative system of medicine has found a place in this publication so far. Thus, Siddha medicine has been accepted as a relevant system to 21st century lifestyle and dermatology by International Association of Cosmetic Dermatology,” an elated Dr. Thas told reporters.