Ayurveda in Kerala

Ayurveda is a holistic system of healing which evolved in India about 3000-5000 years ago. The south Indian state of Kerala ranks as one of the world's most renowned destinations for authentic Ayurvedic treatments. Thousands of tourists flock to Kerala every year solely to avail of Ayurveda treatments for ailments such as arthritis, paralysis, obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin ailments etc.

The immense popularity of Ayurveda in Kerala can be attributed to the equable climate of the state, its natural abundance of forests - which are storehouses of rich herbs and natural oils – and the cool monsoons (June – November) that Kerala experiences, which are all ideally suited for this ancient system of medicine.

The principles and practices of Ayurveda evolved through centuries, and the importance of Ayurveda in Kerala was further enhanced by Siddha and Marma systems in southern Kerala and Kalaripayattu and Kalari Therapy in the northern parts. In fact, today, Kerala can be considered the only state in India where Ayurvedic science is practiced with absolute dedication.

The practice of Ayurveda in Kerala stresses on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. A purely naturalistic system which depends on the diagnosis of the three humors of the body - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance of health, Ayurveda is held as a unique and indispensable branch of medicine. This simple science believes in the treatment of the individual as a whole, and not just of the affected part.