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Founder

Dr. G. Sivaraman, B.S.M.S., Ph.D.,is the Managing Director and Chief Siddha Physician of Arogya Healthcare, with over three decades of experience in Siddha medicine. A graduate of Govt Siddha Medical College and a doctorate holder from Tamil University, he began his career at the 18 Siddhar Siddha Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai, in 1993. Driven by a passion for traditional medicine, Dr. Sivaraman founded Arogya Siddha Hospital in 1995, which later evolved into Arogya Healthcare Pvt Ltd in 1997, now a leading name in holistic healthcare.

A dedicated advocate for Siddha medicine, Dr. Sivaraman plays an active role in the research and advancement of the field. He holds esteemed positions, including membership in the Scientific Advisory Committee and I.E.C. of the National Institute of Siddha, and has been instrumental in shaping policies through his involvement with the AYUSH Working Group and the TKDL Expert Group. His leadership has been pivotal in bringing Siddha medicine to the forefront of traditional healthcare in India.

As a member of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission, he contributes to formulating policies that integrate AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) into the mainstream healthcare system. His role in the Planning Commission’s AYUSH Working Group has been instrumental in shaping state healthcare strategies, promoting the inclusion of Siddha medicine in public health initiatives. Through this, Dr. Sivaraman has played a key role in bridging the gap between traditional and modern medical practices in the state.

Dr Sivaraman is an accomplished author. He has at once presented academic papers in peer reviews journals and has written on serious issues for the common man in a language they could relate with. His works has helped the reader to broaden his/her understanding of siddha and food practices., Dr. Sivaraman has published several influential works, including "Vangha Vazhalam", “Ezham Suvai” and "Uyirpizhai." His acclaimed book, "Aaraam Thinai - Volume 1," received widespread recognition at the across the state in 2014. Through his contributions to literature and medicine, Dr. Sivaraman continues to be a visionary leader, guiding Arogya Healthcare’s mission of providing integrated, traditional wellness solutions across Tamil Nadu.

Scholastic Record

PhD	Dec 2004 from Tanjore Tamil University, Tamilnadu – Anti Asthmatic activity of Medicinal Plants – Melothria madras patna & Aegle marmelos
BSMS	1992 Graduation in Siddha Medicine from Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu – the oldest traditional system of medicine
Certificate course in “Palm Leaf Manuscript Reading”	1990 from Tanjore Sarfoji Saraswathy mahal Library – A special skill to read & interpret age-old palm leaves containing the formulae for making medicinal formulations.

Academic Credits

Publications

Peer Viewed Indexed Journals

2012 - Potential Effects of Nichi Glucan as a Food Supplement for Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperlipidemia: Preliminary Findings from the Study on Three Patients from India

Vidyasagar Devaprasad Dedeepiya, Gurusamy Sivaraman, Athi P. Venkatesh, Senthilkumar Preethy, and Samuel J. K. Abraham

2003- ‘Concept of Siddha Nutraceuticals’ - ISHS Acta Horticulturae 680: III WOCMAP Congress on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Volume 6: Traditional Medicine and Nutraceuticals

Popular Books Written

1995 - Anti Microbial Activity of Siddha Medicinal Plants

2003 - “VANGHA VAZHALAM” - a compilation of medicinal articles written in the regional language in a popular Tamil magazine named TAMIZHAN EXPRESS

2009 - Azhagum Arokkiyamum-Tamil book

2009 - Venir Kalaththil Vendum Vazhakkangal”- A compilation of Healthy Life style Practices

2010 - Ezham Suvai-Tamil Book on functional foods

2011 - Sirantha unavu-Tamil book on foods

2012 - Marunthena Vendaavaam-Tamil book on healthy living

2013 - Narumanamoottigal-tamil book on spices

2013 - Aaraam thinai- volume -1 (best and No-1 seller in Chennai Book exhibition 2014- column in Anandha vikatan, a most popular Tamil weekly magazine)

2013 - Aaraam thinai- Volume-11

2014 - NALAM 360* - Tamil Book

2014 - Sutramum soolalum natpum (Tamil book- compilation of articles written about health and environment)

2015 - Anjarai pettiyum arusuvayum – (Folk and Siddha medical recipes for people oriented medicine)

2016 - Nattu Maruthu kadai (Tamil descriptive book on few common Siddha Herbs)

2016 - Uyirpizhai (First Tamil book about various carcinoma- prevention, management and integrated approach)

2017 - Uyirmei (Tamil Book-about infertility)

2017 - Nallunavum Nalavazhvum

2017 - Inippu Thesam(Tamil book about diabetis)

2017 - Inna narpadhu Inniyavai narpadhu

2022 - Angoru Nilam Athiloru Vanam(Tamil book about his travel of various countries)

2022 - Kadaisi Kurvarai Eluthamudiyatha Pensil(Tamil book about own poetry collection)

International Conferences and Lead lectures

July 2016	Ulaga Arangil Siddha maruththuvam- lead lecture on Siddha medicine at FeTNA 2016 convention, New Jersy, USA
June 2015	The role of Siddha Medicine to boost innate immune system against NCDs- in the conventions organised by Toranto Tamil Sangam and Udhayan tamil Magazine at Toranto and Montreal, Canada
March 2015	lead lecture on Siddha medicine and Non- communicable diseases in the workshop organised by Nalavazhvu, Zurich, Switzerland
April 2015	Functional foods on Tamil Culture and Siddha medicine , at Indian Cultural centre Abudhabi
Nov 2014	Importance of traditional food practices and lifestyle to combat NCD organised by Jeddah Tamil Sangam, at Indian Embassy hall, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Nov 2013	lead lecture about “Siddha therapeutics for various carcinoma and stress disorders” at International conference on Siddha medicine, organized by Dept of TCM, MoH, Kulalumpur Malaysia
Feb 2013	gave plenary lecture on Role of Siddha medicine in combating Non Communicable Diseases in International Siddha Conferrence, organized by University of Malaya, at Kualalumpur, Malaysia
April 2012	provided key note address on “Combating Cancer with Siddha Medicine” in International Ayurvedha Siddha Conference in GOPIA International Convention at Kulalumpur, Malaysia
Nov 2011	Presented poster “AHPL02SP11, A herbo mineral Siddha medicine inhibiting Hs696 cells proliferation through apoptotic signaling mechanism” in8th international Conference on integrative oncology at Cleveland ,United States of America-
Nov 2009	Participated as invited speaker in Traditional Gatherings at Yaoundé, Cameroon, Central Africa -an Initiative of UNAIDS and French Senators group for strategy development in positioning Traditional Medicine, in the mainstream healthcare management in developing nations
2007	Participated in FIE 2007, London- to provide technical exposition (Organized by Centre for promotion of imports from Developing Countries, Netherlands)
Sep 2007	Presented a paper on Varma therapy - Specialties and Peculiarities of Siddha Medicine at Ayurvedha2007, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Jul 2007	Participated as resource person in Siddha and Presented a paper on Siddha Healthy living through Siddha system of Medicine, in the Fifth International conference, INTRACOM2007 Organised by Ministry of Health, Malaysia and WHO, at Kulalumpur Malaysia
Feb 2007	Presented a paper on Siddha System of Medicine in First Symposium on T/CM in Kulalumpur, Malaysia
Aug 2006	participated in the technical exposition of Moolgiri-Low Glycemic rice at Fancy Food show 2006, Newyork, USA
Dec 2006	as a member of the delegates team, visited Business development Consortium, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Dec 2006	Visited with the delegates team to Freedom Foods, Auckland, New zealand
Jan 2006	participated in the technical interaction with Dept of Human nutrition, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Dec 2005	participated in FIE 2005, Paris, France
Aug 2005	visited University of Connecticut, Connecticut USA
Jul 2005	participated in clinical trial discussion at GI Labs, Toronto Canada
Feb 2005	Participated in FI Asia China 2005 conference on Functional Food Ingredients at Shanghai, China
June 2003	Presented a paper on ‘Concept of Siddha Nutraceuticals’ at WOCMAP III, Chang Mai, Thailand –Proceedings published in Acta Horticulurae-an index journal
April 2001	Participated in Siddha Lifestyle conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Conferences and Lectures

2016	Integrating AYUSH- in various carcinoma care- plenary lecture- organised by Dept of AYUSH AND Life science international magazine, Mumbai
2015	Reverse Pharmacological approach for NCD management- Need of the hour National Conference on biotechnology Pondicherry, organized by Pondicherry university
2014	functional foods for Women- National workshop on Obstetrics and Gynecology, organized by CCRS & RRI Pondicherry
2013	Delivered a lead lecture on “Herbs and Health” at National Conference, organized by Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras
2012	Delivered a lead lecture on, “Pain Management with Siddha” - in Thulir-3 Forum, workshop at Chennai
2010	Delivered Lecture & Chair a session in Siddha medicine in “World classical Tamil Conferrence”,Coimbotore, India- “Nalaiya Noikalukkana indraiya nambikkai”
2009	Role of Functional food in combating NCD, at National Seminar on Food Processing Technology,organized by Ministry of Food Processing, MOP Vaishnava college
2008	Role of Traditional medicine & Herbal Remedies in the management of HIV Disease - An overview, presented at Govt Hospital for Thoracic Medicine Thambaram, India
2008	Mechanism and Impacts of GMO in Indian agriculture, NewDelhi, India
2008	gave Plenary lecture on Nurturing CVS with Natures Gift, organized by The Hindu and SRMU, Porur
2008	The role of Siddha Medicine in combating Geriatric care and NCD at National Conference on Siddha Medicine
2006	Organizing Secretary for 4thNational Siddha Conference, Chennai, India
2003	The role of Siddha System of Medicine in Combating HIV Disease, DST Conference, Tamil University Thanjavur
2002	Scope of Siddha Functional Foods at EXIM Bank workshop, Coimbotore
1994	Anti Microbial Activity of “NANDU THENEER ” IMPCOPS National Seminar
1993	Treatment of HIV / AIDS in the concept of “ELAIPPU NOI” at the National Conference on HIV / AIDS , Chennai
1992	“Growth of Siddha Medicine” at NewMillennium Siddha conference, Tiruchi
1990	“SANGU PARPATHTHIN AATCHI” (Anti Microbial activity of CONCH SHELL) – National Conference on Siddha Medicine

Career Record

Since 1995:

Chief Siddha Physician, Arogya Siddha Hospital, Chennai

Managing Director – AROGYA HEALTH CARE (P) LIMITED, Chennai

A licensed manufacturer of 90 Siddha formulations useful in curing ailing patients with various health problems.
Managing a multi-specialty hospital in Siddha & Ayurveda systems of medicine and Yoga, Varma & Pancha Karma Therapeutic process
Providing research consultancy for leading Herbal Pharmaceuticals in India & Abroad

2001-2006:

Head -Research and Development- Tajmahal Agro Industries Private Limited, an ISO & HACCP company at Chennai who is the exporter of Low Glycemic rice and food products.

2006-2007:

Product Development Consultant & Advisor- SKM Siddha and Ayurvedhic medicines India Pvt Ltd, Erode, India

2001- July 2010:

Joint Secretary– Health India Foundation, Chennai a NGO providing clinical care and support for HIV / AIDS patients, through Integrated Medical Management. Approximately 10,000 patients are being taken care by providing periodic Medicare and counseling

2022

Member- Planning Commission Tamilnadu Government

Open Lectures on Traditional food and lifestyle

Gave lead lectures on Traditional functional foods in 55 Colleges,(75000plus college students), in Tamizh Mannae Vanakkam , an initiative by Vikatan publications, Chennai, India
Gave 250+ lead lectures in various professional organizations in Tamil Nadu and other states of India to promote build awareness in traditional functional organic foods and millets
Gave popular lectures in USA, UK, UAE, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia arranged by various cultural forums

Professional Milestones:

From 2017- Member, National Siddha Pharmacopeia Committee, AYUSH
From 2015- Member, General Body, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai
From 2012- Member,Scientific Advisory Committee, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai
From August 2011-2015 Member,Auyrvedha Siddha Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board (ASUDTAB)- Govt of India
From June 2011-Member, Working Group (AYUSH )-12th Planning Commission of India
From 2010-2014 - Member, Expert Committee, TKDL Project of Dept of AYUSH, Govt of India
From 2008-2016 - Member, Institutional Ethical committee, National Institute of Siddha, Thanmbaram
From 2008-2011 Member, High power Technical committee, IMPCOPS, Chennai
From 2006 - 2013 Member-National Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee, AYUSH
From 2001 to July 2010-Jt.Secretary,Health India Foundation,Egmore
1997 – Founder Secretary of Tamilnadu Siddha Graduates Association
2008-2011 - Managing Trustee, Poovulagin Nanbargal, a movement for environmental protection- (www.poovulagu.org)
Former Editor-“Poovulagu”-environment magazine, poovulagu Minmini, Magazine for children

Awards

Bogar Award at International Muthamizh Murugan Maanadu August 2024
Best writer award: Journalism for development & Social change for the year 2013
Best Doctor Award- conferred by Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University for exemplary contribution in the field of Siddha Medicine on April 2012
Top 10 person of Tamil Nadu 2014, Awarded by lead Tamil magazine Anandha vikatan Tamilnadu
Writer Sujatha award for best small Tamil magazine 2010 – Poovulagu
SKM- Best Clinical Practitioner award for 2010
Tamil Nadu Govt. Best book award for the year 2004 for the book Vaanga vaazhalam