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In Siddha system indigestion can be correlated with Iyya Mantham. In Iyya mantham due to aggravation of Kapha humour, ingested food does not get digested, remains in the stomach for long time causing abdominal distension, abdominal pain, dyspnoea, excessive salivation, polydipsia and restlessness. Indigested food remains in the stomach without being vomited or belched. Oodha (Blowing) is one of the treatment procedures which is comes under the 32 External therapies of Siddha system. Generally, Oodhal (Blowing) can be done in Ear, Nose and Eyes. In Siddha literature Oodhal (Blowing) is usually mentioned for Varma treatments. But this paper deals with the Traditional Oodhal (Blowing) procedure practiced in Theni district for Indigestion. Though there are many Shastric Medicines mentioned for Indigestion, Oodhal (Blowing) is a cost effective, different in approach and simple remedy that can be used in Clinical practices. It also gives immediate relief to the patient. This is a single case study which showed significant result in Indigestion. It can also be performed as a pre-treatment procedure while initiating other External therapies for various illnesses. So, it has to be extended further as a Clinical trial to create scientific evidence.