Ayurveda is considered to have originated about 5,000 years ago and is an age old, traditional medicine practiced in India. This therapy tends to emphasize on the soul, mind and the body health and is performed through balance creation of five elements, namely space, water, earth, fire and air in the body by means of lifestyle, exercise and diet.
Meaning
Ayu meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge are the two Sanskrit words from which Ayurveda has originated. Hence, Ayurveda stands for knowledge of life.
Kerala Ayurveda
Kerala is undoubtedly a land of virgin greenery and sheer natural beauty. Ayurveda in its real form can be enjoyed here by tourists coming from all parts of the world. Kerala is geographically, located on the Western ghat hilly areas, blessed naturally with green forests. It also boasts of having abundance of vegetation, flora and fauna. Lush green hills here are the source of rare varieties of plants and herbs required to prepare Ayurveda treatments.
Literally, Ayurveda stands for ‘Science of Life’. This ancient treatment system in Kerala is rather practiced like a religion. It helps to relax and rejuvenate the whole mind and body, promotes sharp memory, longevity and immunity. This ancient medicinal practice does offer innumerous options.
Few treatment programs do include the following
- Anti-aging program
- Rejuvenation therapy
- Beauty care
- Slimming
- Stress management
Ayurveda Medicines
Different medicine forms are offered by Kerala Ayurveda to cure different types of ailments. Few such medicines are given below:
Arishta: This medicine is prepared by using pure essence of several medicinal herbs. It does help improve overall digestion and the appetite. Disorders related to the nervous and respiratory system are cured by this medicine. It helps to treat people especially those suffering from dangerous diseases like epilepsy, insomnia, anemia, liver disorders, heart disorders, memory loss, asthma, depression, back pain and numbness.
Asayam: This extract is received through boiling of medicinal herbs in water. It is quite similar to that of Arishta and helps to cure those suffering from similar type of diseases.
Ghritam: This Ayurvedic medicine is also referred to as Ghrit and has high fat content. It is recommended to those suffering from weakness related health issues.
Kashayam: In Ayurveda, it is termed to be a common medicine. Mixture of herbs is taken and at a specific heat is boiled in water to prepare kashayam. There are also added other medications to it to derive the finest medicine and at regular time intervals.
Lehyam: This medicine is recommended by Ayurvedic physicians to those suffering from digestive and respiratory disorders. This herbal extract is offered as general tonic to treat the body.
Choornam: This herbal powder comes with long shelf life and used for nasal (nasya) therapy and to clean the teeth.
