Author Archives: Kerala Ayurvedic Centre

Ayurveda- A Complete Science of Life. Welcome to read about the most ancient and traditional science on one of the most modern systems, the Internet. How can this ancient system of health care be relevant to people of today, when technological advances have radically altered our lifestyles, our environment and our medicine? The principles of […]

Panchakarmais a Sanskrit word that means “five actions” or “five treatments”. This age-old science of purifying the body is an ancient branch of Ayurveda, The Treatment in Ayurveda consists of two main types. One is Shaman Chikitsa, used to subdue the vitiated Doshas, due to which any ailments may be produced. It is administered by […]

Music is a universal language. It influences all levels of human existence. It is a medium for communication, which can be both a pleasant and healing experience. Modern science and medicine are now rediscovering the healing powers of music. And music therapy — the specialized use of music in treating persons with special needs in […]

Ayurveda and Women Health. Woman body is wonderfully complex and delicate. Multiple roles as the mother, daughter, wife, homemaker, wage earner is physically and mentally quite taxing. As a woman, you might share some common health risks with men, such as Hypertension, Diabetes etc. but because of your special reproductive role, you are at risk […]

Common Herbs Used in Ayurvedic Treatment s.no Botanical Name Ayurvedic Name 1. Acacia Concinna Shikekai 2. Acorus Calamus Vekhand (Sweet Flag) 3. Adhatoda Vasica Adulsa 4. Alpini Galangal Kashtha (Galanja Grand) 5. Aloe Indica Korphad(Aloe wet) 6. Andropogon Muricatus Wala(Khus) 7. Customized Treatments & Accommodations Shatavari (Wild Asparagus) 8. Azadirachta Indica Kadunimb(Neem) 9. Balsamodendron Mukul […]

The word ‘Yoga’ reminds many people of a person wearing saffron clothes and doing dhyana at some secluded place. But we claim that this belief is in actuality an erroneous one, and that Yoga has relevance even to a modern-day working man. Yoga is very important for each and every person, from a child to […]