Appendix 4: Various other Varmam

Another version of varmam seen in the Tamil sastra are follows. As the exact correlation is not possible it is included as such Kaal Vellai varmam is situated in the arch of the foot. Since it is situated at the arch this is otherwise termed as Paatha chakra varmam. If injured the eyes sink, Cough and phlegm arise. If the patient survives for 21 days nothing will happen further. calcaneum. the fingers. Uppu Kuttri varmam is situated near the Mozhi varmam is seen at the joints of Soondigai varmam otherwise known a Goondukala varmam is situated near the mozhi varmam. Virutti varmam is situated 2 angula above he tip of the toe. 267

Kaal Sundotiri varma is two angula above the big toe and otherwise termed as Vidhir varmam. Pada varmam is situated 2. 5 angula from the depression of the big toe and the second finger towards the ankle. Kannu Pugazh varmam otherwise termed as Poozhikadan varmam is situated on the nail of the big toe. If affected there will be severe pain and hiccups and fluid collection. Kuthikal varmam is near the achilles tendon. If injured footdrops occurs. Kuthirai Mugha varmam is situated at the centre of the Tibia bone. Mid line between the knee and the ankle. Swelling, Swelling, tiredness and cramps will occur. Komberi varmam is 4 angulas below the Kuthira mugha varmam. Damage will lead to sweating imitate acute poisoning, tetanus and tiredness will set in. Mudichu Maiyya varmam otherwise termed as Patch varmam lies three angulas below the Komberi varmam. Kona Channi varmam otherwise termed as Adakka varmam is situated on the achilles tendon. 268