Ayurveda is part of the Vedas, the oldest record of supreme knowledge derived out of experience of mankind, the essence of which is man's harmony with nature and individual's unity with the universe. It is an integral science devised to give a comprehensive understanding of all universes, which it sees as working to a single law

This medical discipline details how body is divided into components and these components can be maintained in balance so as to achieve health and longevity. In this Vedic science Ayurveda is a part of yoga, mediation, astrology and is divided into eight parts namely psychology, pediatrics. Surgery, ENT, geriatrics. Aphrodisiacs. Psychiatry and general medicine.

This rejuvenation therapy harmonies the functions of the body by modulating neuro - endocrine - immu8ne system and strengthen individual general resistance and thus the immune competence improves the quality of tissues, so that they sustain effects of external and internal stress much better.

Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal

In the Eighties this ancient medical system was practiced in a very primitive way, which the "Vaidya" gave only a prescription and methodology to mix herbs. The patient had the responsibility to acquire the requisite herbs, gratis etc., and prepare them as per prescription. This was very laborious and wanting accurateness and authenticity. It was during this period Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier came into this arena and realizing these drawbacks introduced the scientific method of preparing and preserving medicines. He gave a tremendous impetus and push to Ayurvedic treatment and practice. This also gave in turn a great popularity boost to Ayurveda In his wisdom he produced "Vishuchikari" pills to combat Cholera epidemic, which engulfed Kottakkal in 1902. By his own effort he contained the spread and saved a calamity. Step by step he developed this into an institution of world renown and today Arva Vaidyasala, Kottakkal has tinder its umbrella an Ayurvedic medical college, hospital, a research and development wing, charitable hospital which utilizes hefty per cent of the trust's income. It has also developed huge farmlands where rare medicinal plants and herbs are grown and modern manufacturing units to meet the increasing demand for ready to use Ayurvedic medicines.