A Literature Review on Manikkadai Nool a Traditional Diagnostic Tool in Siddha Medicine
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UG Scholar, BSMS, Nandha Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Erode -52. (India)
UG Scholar, BSMS, Nandha Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Erode -52. (India)
Guide, Assistant Professor, Department of Noi Anuga Vidhi Including Research Methodology and Medical Statistics, Nandha Siddha Medical College Hospital, Erode -52. (India)
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Submitted: 2026-03-06
Accepted: 2026-03-12
Published: 2026-03-24
Abstract
Manikkadai Nool (wrist circumference diagnostic technique) is one of the ancient, noninvasive diagnostic methods described in Siddha medicine¹, ². It involves measuring the wrist circumference using finger units (viralkai alavu) to assess physiological and pathological conditions of an individual. ¹ This literature review aims to consolidate traditional references and clinical relevance of Manikkadai Nool in diagnosing Vatha, Pitham, and Kabha derangements and predicting prognosis ¹, ². The study compiles data from classical Siddha texts and traditional to interpret the correlation between wrist measurements and various disease states. Findings reveal that Manikkadai Nool serves as a valuable diagnostic and prognostic indicator reflecting the status of Uyir Thathukkal (vital humors) ². It emphasizes the holistic approach of Siddha medicine in assessing health without invasive procedures.
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Manikkadai Nool, Siddha diagnostic tool
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1. Shanmugavelu M. Noi Naadal Noi Mudhal Naadal. Chennai: Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu; 2006. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]
2. Sambasivam Pillai TV. Siddha medical dictionary. Vol. 1–5. Chennai: Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu; 1991. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]
3. Rushmita Premanand, Swami Pranaka. Manikkadai Nool in Clinical Practice. World Ayurveda Congress; 2022 Dec. Available from: ResearchGate. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]
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