Ayurveda has a long history dating as far as 3000 B.C. There are glimpses of Ayurvedic treatments and medicines in various ancient scripts.The word Ayurveda is derived from two words - Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge or science. It literally means knowledge about life.

Fundamentals of Ayurveda
The formation of living organisms is described in the principles of Ayurveda. The focus is on obtaining a balance among the Tridhoshas, i.e. Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. Illness is the result of imbalance of the Tridhoshas.

Like modern medicine, Ayurveda is also divided into several important branches of treatment dealing with various human aspects. Each branch follows various methods for regenerating the equilibrium of body, mind and soul.

Branches in Ayurveda


Treatments in Ayurveda

Body Care Programmes


Some Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants
Kurunthotty (sida cordifolia) for the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and sciatica
Adalotakam (adhatoda vasica) for treatment of respiratory tract infection
Karinnochi (vitex nigundu) for back pain and skin problems.
Avanakku (ricinus communis) used as a purgative.
Thulsi (ociumum tenuiflorum) for fever and respiratory infection.
Nellikka (embellic myrobelan)
Thannikka (belleric myrobelam)
Kadukka (chebulic myrobelam) used for making trifala rasayana. Increases eye power.
Kattar vazha (aloe vera) for skin diseases and blood purification.
Sankupuzhpam (clitoria ternatnea) for treatment of poison infection and for increasing memory.

Medicine preparation
Each Ayurvedic medicine is prepared by a team of qualified technicians under the strict supervision of experienced doctors. This extensive process includes cleaning the herbal parts and drying them in sunlight for a specific time as noted down in scripts. This is followed by boiling and fermenting processes using specially made vessels. Dharapathi, vasti yantram, dhara chatti, dharastand and shalakas are some of the equipments used.