title: The chinese connection of Tamil medicine.
abstract: Description of a meridian-like channel is available in the Tamil medical text, Akattiyar Nayanaviti - 500, attributed to Akattiyar. Therefore, further studies are essential to trace the interaction between Chinese medicine and the medical practices of southern India.
authors.affiliation: International Institute of Ayurveda, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore - 641 045, India.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Prasad