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Kerala; Home of Ayurveda Continuous, unbroken tradition
Advantageous terrain and climate
Rich bio-diversity
Way of life
Rigorous, scientific approach and training
Largest pool of qualified, trained manpower
Ayurveda Experience in Kerala
Continuous, Unbroken Tradition Home of Ashta Vaidyas, the traditional physicians
Known so because they were proficient in all 8 branches of
Ayurveda treatment as laid out in Ashtangahridaya
Believed to be the descendents of Vagbhata Acharya, one
of the three authentic Acharyas of Ayurveda
Tradition of Sanskrit learning in Kerala
Ashta Vaidya families still practise Ayurveda in Kerala
Advantageous Terrain and Climate
Warm, balmy climate throughout the year; temperatures
range from 25-35 degree
Monsoons in Jun-Jul and Oct-Nov, which are ideal time
for Ayurveda
Moisture in the air & on the surface of the skin makes
the treatment more efficacious
Rich Bio-diversity Kerala’s rich bio-diversity makes it a garden of Ayurveda herbs and shrubs
More than 500 different Ayurveda herbs and shrubs are found in Kerala
Agasthya Koodam, a peak in the Southern part of Kerala is known to be the home of 2000 medicinal plants
Tropical climate of Kerala makes the herbs of Kerala and their extracts more potent
Way of Life in Kerala Ayurveda is connected to Vaastu, Cuisine, Dress and other aspects of a Keralite’s daily life
Households in Kerala, grow herbs that go into making simple Ayurvedic household remedies
In Monsoon season, people go in for regular Ayurvedic treatments
The Vaidyar is a key figure in society, consulted for every ailment and disease and they evoked much respect and awe
Many seasonal rituals and religious ceremonies in Kerala involved the use of medicinal herbs
Rigorous, Scientific Approach Today, building on the traditional wisdom Ayurveda is learned and
practised as a scientific discipline
Approach based on research and contemporary anatomical findings
clearly differentiates the Ayurveda practitioners from Kerala
Kerala has 16 Ayurvedic Medical Colleges, where Ayurveda is taught and
research done
India’s first Ayurveda Medical College was established in Kerala
Ayurveda Colleges offer graduate (BAMS) and post-graduate (MD)
programmes
Strong Healthcare Infrastructure
Kerala, today has 119 government-run Ayurveda Hospitals and
745 dispensaries offering 2,500 beds
Plus an equal number of private hospitals and dispensaries
Leading private sector Ayurvedic Hospital include the Kottakal
Arya Vaidya Sala with 160 rooms and 500 beds
Large Pool of Qualified, Trained Professionals
12,338 registered Ayurveda Doctors who have done the 5 1/2
years BAMS programme
Trained in modern medical techniques for diagnosis
Large number of trained therapists/masseurs across the state
Experiencing Ayurveda in Kerala Therapeutic Ayurveda progarmmes in Ayurveda Hospitals
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programmes to relax, revive and
rejuvenate
Exclusive Ayurveda Resorts
Ayurveda Centres
Kerala: India's most advanced society The cleanest and greenest of all Indian States.
The Highest Physical Quality of Life Index in India World class health care systems
India's highest life expectancy
India's lowest infant mortality
Highest literacy (96.5%)
Highest density of science and technology personnel in India
Ranked with developed nations in terms of physical quality of life
“Statistically Kerala Stands Out As
The Mount Everest of Social Development;
There’s Truly No Place Like It”.
Kerala – “A Paradise Found” – One of the 50
Must See Destinations of a Lifetime
National Geographic Traveler
The World’s Greatest Destinations
50 places of a lifetime.
India’s Brand Power
Soft
• Yoga
• Ayurveda
• Culture
• Bollywood
• Cuisine
• Democracy
• Diversity
Hard
• Manufacturing
• Information Technology
• Communication
Growth
• Urbanization
• Free Trade