Ayurveda
Ayurveda originated more than 5000 years ago in India and is a holistic
healing system that relies on Nature for its medicine chest. Ayurveda
is a Sanskrit term, made up of the words "ayus" and "veda." "Ayus" means
life and "Veda" means knowledge or science.
The plants used in Ayurvedic medicines are found all over India and the world, but Kerala is specially blessed with the ideal climate and soil conditions to nurture their abundant growth. Kerala is therefore considered to be the Mecca of medicinal plants. Ayurveda can be defined as a system, which uses the inherent principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the individual's body, mind and spirit in perfect equilibrium with nature. Medicines have evolved from thousands of years experience, observation and experiments. The recipes and methodology have been prescribed by the ancient rishis or sages, and handed down from generation to generation. Consequently, they represent one of the best and purest forms of healthcare. The actual preparation is done with care and precision. The correct ingredients for each medicine are correctly selected and the herbs are freshly collected, painstakingly cleaned and then sun-dried. Each step is carried out with devotion, for Ayurveda is not just about medicine, it is a spiritual experience as well.
The plants used in Ayurvedic medicines are found all over India and the world, but Kerala is specially blessed with the ideal climate and soil conditions to nurture their abundant growth. Kerala is therefore considered to be the Mecca of medicinal plants. Ayurveda can be defined as a system, which uses the inherent principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the individual's body, mind and spirit in perfect equilibrium with nature. Medicines have evolved from thousands of years experience, observation and experiments. The recipes and methodology have been prescribed by the ancient rishis or sages, and handed down from generation to generation. Consequently, they represent one of the best and purest forms of healthcare. The actual preparation is done with care and precision. The correct ingredients for each medicine are correctly selected and the herbs are freshly collected, painstakingly cleaned and then sun-dried. Each step is carried out with devotion, for Ayurveda is not just about medicine, it is a spiritual experience as well.
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