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Kerala is considered the centre for Ayurveda in the world. Ayurveda is a system of medicine that originated over 5000 years ago in India and has been practised within families who have passed this knowledge down through the generations.
Ayur means Life and Veda means the learning/ knowledge of; hence the literal translation of Ayurveda means the knowledge of life.
There are several schools and institutions that teach Ayurveda.
One can find several genuine Ayurvedic practitioners in the State who are able to cure several ailments using a combination of Herbal medicines, special oils and diet. This of course means that there are no quick fixes and treatment for an ailment is prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor only after discussing with the patient and fully understanding the problem and duration for a treatment is dependant upon several factors.
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The Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, established in 1902 is considered the final authority in Ayurveda and its current Chief Physician was recently awarded the highest Civilian Award in India. The Arya Vaidya Sala is a charitable hospital, research centre, has its own herbal garden and develops its own medicines that are available in several countries and its doctors are the best in the Country. The Arya Vaidya Sala is in Kottakkal, about 2 hours drive from Kozhikode (Calicut).
In addition to the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala the Malabar region has smaller, unique centres that specialise in treating ailments of the eyes, the head, dental, Gynaecological and other problems. The
Vaidyamadam Vaidyasala and the Mukkadekkat Nethra Chikitsa Kendram near Palakkad are some of the specialist treatment
centres.
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The Harivihar Ayurvedic Heritage Home in Kozhikode is run by an eminent allopathic doctor and offers a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments under the expert guidance of highly qualified and experienced physicians. Furthermore
Harivihar, an epitome of peace and tranquillity is housed in a painstakingly restored ancient Kerala royal house with all modern amenities, is an excellent place to just relax and enjoy the experience of staying with a typical Malayalee family.
The most common Ayurvedic experience that most visitors to Kerala is the Rejuvenation massage offered by many hotels and resorts, and is essentially an invigorating and refreshing massage using special oils. However, there are several other highly beneficial treatments that include
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Shirovasthi (7 days): Diseases of the
ear, nose and throat are cured by this treatment
in which medicated oil is poured into a leather
cap that retains the oil on the head. |
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Shiro-dhara (7 to 21 days): A highly effective treatment for curing headaches, mental stress related disorders, insomnia and ailments of the central nervous system. Medicated oil is poured slowly over the forehead and for conditions such as rheumatism; oil is poured over the body. |
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Navarakkizhi (7 -21 days): A great revitalise for ailments associated with muscular degeneration, this treatment involves the use of cooked rice wrapped into a cotton cloth. |
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Pizhichil (7 - 21 days): This treatment is very effective for curing ailments spondylitis and arthritis and is highly
effective. It involves soaking a cotton cloth in medicated oils and gently massaging the affected part of the body. |
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There are dozens of full fledged genuine Ayurvedic treatment centres in the Malabar region that have provided relief to many for ailments not cured by traditional allopathic medicines. If you would like Tender Coconut to help you in identifying a hospital, or you would like to know more about Ayurveda, please send us a detailed
email.
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Tender Coconut ensures that its customers undergo Ayurvedic treatments and massages at "Green Leaf" certified Ayurvedic Centres. "Green Leaf" is the highest certification for Ayurvedic Centres and is conferred only those of the highest quality. |
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