Dr. G.Sivaraman B.S.M.S., Ph.D.

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Email: [email protected]
425, Kilpauk Garden Main Road,
Chennai - 600 050. Tamilnadu, INDIA. HP: 094440-27455

SCHOLASTIC RECORD
PhD – Dec 2004 from Tanjore Tamil University, Tamilnadu – Anti Asthmatic activity of
Medicinal Plants – Melothria madras patna & Agle 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

1) Anti Microbial Activity of Siddha Medicinal Plants – 1995

2) “VANGHA VAZHALAM” - a compilation of medicinal articles written in the
regional language in a popular Tamil magazine named TAMIZHAN
EXPRESS
3) Venir Kalaththil Vendum Vazhakkangal”-A compilation of Healthy Life
style Practices
4) Azhagum Arokkiyamum-Tamil book-2009
5) Ezham Suvai-Tamil Book on functional foods-2010
6) Ethu Sirantha unavu-Tamil book on foods-2011
7) Marunthena Vendaavaam-Tamil book on healthy living -2012
8) Narumanamoottigal-tamil book on spices-2013
9) Aaraam thinai- best and No-1 seller in Chennai Book exhibition 2014-
column in Anandha vikatan, a most popular Tamil weekly magazine
10) Aaraam Thinai-2
11) Nalam 360
12) Sutramum Soolalaum Natpum
13) Valarum Kuzhanthaikalukkaana Unavu

INTERNATIONAL
• 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
• Feb2013-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” in 8th 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
• 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, Srilanka
• 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
• Aug2005-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

• 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 incombating Geriatric care and NCD at
National Conference on Siddha Medicine
• 2006- Organizing Secretary for 4th National 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
 • 2000 – Nutriceuticals of Siddha System of Medicine – I National Siddha
conference, Chennai
• 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 New Millennium Siddha conference,
Tiruchi
• 1990 -“SANGU PARPATHTHIN AATCHI”(Anti Microbial activity of CONCH
SHELL) – National Conference on Siddha Medicine
Open Lectures
• Gave lead lectures on Traditional functional foods in 30 Colleges,(65000+ college
students), in Tamizh Mannae Vanakkam , an initiative by Vikatan publications,
Chennai, India
• Gave 85 lead lectures in various professional organizations in TamilNadu and
other states of India to promote build awareness in traditional functional organic
foods and millets

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.

2006-07

• 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

Professional Milestones:
• From 2012- Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, National Institute of
Siddha, Chennai
• From August 2011- 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-Member, Expert Committee, TKDL Project of Dept of AYUSH,
Govt of India
• From 2008-Member, Institutional Ethical committee, National Institute of
Siddha, Thanmbaram
• From 2008-2011 Member, High power Technical committee, IMPCOPS,
Chennai
• From 2006 to 2013 Member- National Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee,
Govt Of India
• 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>
• Editor-“Poovulagu-Minmini”- a leading Tamil environment magazine for
Children

Awards
• Best writer award Journalism for development & Social change for the year
2013- for AARAAM THINAI Column, Anandhavikatan
• Best Doctor Award- conferred by Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University for
exemplary contribution in the field of Siddha Medicine 0n April 2012
• 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

In nutshell,

An household name in Tamil Nadu today, Dr Sivaraman has taken multi-tasking to a new height.
Besides being a most-sought after Siddha practitioner - His very successful Arogya Siddha
hospital in Chennai can be seen brimming with patients day after day – Dr Sivaraman is also a
prolific writer, a passionate environmentalist and a connoisseur of organic food - all rolled into
one.

He is keenly interested in giving lectures on environment, food and health, and keeps touring the
length and breadth of the globe on lecture assignments. From his humble beginning as a Siddha
doctor, Dr Sivaraman rose to becoming a name to be reckoned with in alternative medicine
through sheer commitment and desire for continuous learning. Dr Sivaraman has been keenly
espousing the cause of integrated medicine and constantly underlines the need to get the best of
both worlds.

His love for the world was literally translated into action when he become one of the core
members to revive Poovulagin Nanbargal – an environment movement of over two decades.
Since its revival in 2008, Poovulagin Nanbargal has taken up many environmental issues and
helped create awareness on such issues among the common public.

Dr Sivaraman is also a prolific writer. 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. Aaramthinai - his hugely popular column in Ananda Vikatan on food and health issues
- was a runaway best seller when published as a book. It emerged as the no. one best seller in
Chennai book fair 2013. His other best sellers include Ezham Suvai, Ethu Sirantha Unavu,
Marunthena Vendaavam and Narumanamootigal.

Known for his passion and commitment to the cause of better living through food and
environment, Dr Sivaraman has been invited by several governmental and non-governmental
organisations to deliver lectures in India and abroad.

His consistent efforts saw Poovulagin Nanbargal hold three seminars with millet based food
festivals - Ainthinai Vizha, Munneer Vizhavu and Aimbootham Vizha. Ainthinai was a seminar
on five landscapes while Muneer Vizhavu was celebration of water. Aimbootham was a day long
seminar on five elements of nature. All the three day long seminars held in the last three years
included a hugely successful millet based food festival. It would not be an exaggeration to say
that Dr Sivaraman's fine execution of the festivals along with his books on food has helped create
huge awareness about minor millets among the citizens of Tamil Nadu.

It is only natural that a person of such caliber has been a recipient of several awards including
Best writer award Journalism for development & Social change for the year 2013- for AARAAM
THINAI Column, Anandhavikatan, Best Doctor Award- conferred by Tamilnadu Dr. MGR
Medical University for exemplary contribution in the field of Siddha Medicine 0n April 2012,
SKM- Best Clinical Practitioner award for 2010 and Tamil Nadu Govt. Best book award for the
year 2004 for the book Vaanga vaazhalam. Poovulagu, a little magazine that he has strived to
bring up along with others, has won writer Sujatha award for the best Little magazine.