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The Five Elements in the Human Body According to Siddha Medicine

  • Writer: J Ruby
    J Ruby
  • Mar 20
  • 2 min read


Earth Element in the Human Body 

The Earth element represents stability, structure, and form. It is responsible for the body's solid anatomical components:

Bones, skin, flesh, hair, and nerves

✔ Has a rectangular physique wheel

✔ Dwelling place of Lord Brahma, the Creator

✔ Represented by the mystic Tamil letter “ந” (Na)

Qualities of Earth Element:

  • Bulk, motionless, heavy, and dense


Water Element in the Human Body 

Water governs fluidity and cohesion within the body. It is found in:

Blood, fat, plasma, semen, urine, bone marrow, and the brain

✔ Has a crescent-shaped physique wheel

✔ Dwelling place of Lord Hari (Vishnu), the Protector

✔ Represented by the mystic Tamil letter “ம” (Ma)

Qualities of Water Element:

  • Cool, soft, silky, flowing, and viscid


Fire Element in the Human Body 

Fire symbolizes transformation, energy, and metabolism. It governs:

Haughtiness, laziness, copulation, fearlessness, and sleep

✔ Has a triangular physique wheel

✔ Dwelling place of Lord Rudhra, the Destroyer

✔ Represented by the mystic Tamil letter “ச” (Ci)

Qualities of Fire Element:

  • Hot, dry, sharp, burning, and radiant


Air Element in the Human Body 

Air is associated with motion, breath, and activity. It controls:

Running, sitting, walking, laying down, and standing

✔ Has a hexagonal physique wheel

✔ Dwelling place of Lord Maheswara, the Supreme Power

✔ Represented by the mystic Tamil letter “வ” (Va)

Qualities of Air Element:

  • Dry, light, easy, and full of movement


Space Element in the Human Body 

Space (Akasha) is the subtlest of all elements and governs:

Desire, enmity, lust, and deceit

✔ Has a circular physique wheel

✔ Dwelling place of Lord Sadasiva

✔ Represented by the mystic Tamil letter “ய” (Ya)

Qualities of Space Element:

  • Minute, clear, and sharp


The Interplay of the Five Elements in Health and Disease

Siddha Medicine believes that imbalances in these elements lead to various diseases. By understanding these elements, Siddha practitioners diagnose health issues and suggest treatments such as:

Herbal remedies

Dietary adjustments

Yoga and meditation

Lifestyle modifications


Ref:-Siddha Maruthuvanga Churukkam

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