Ayurveda is the world's oldest healthcare system and originated 5000 years ago. It's the science of life and longevity and combines philosophy and medicine. Around the world, Ayurveda has stood for humanity's physical, mental, and spiritual growth. Amongst all the other states of India, Ayurveda is most prevalent in Kerala.
There are many ayurvedic resorts and centers in Kerala due to the equable climate, abundance of natural forests, and monsoon season, which is recommended and best suited for most Ayurvedic therapies, restorative and curative.
Kerala is also blessed with numerous medicinal plants and provides the continuity and consistency of Ayurvedic medicine needed for effective treatment procedures. So, besides having a fantastic vacation in Kerala, you can simultaneously rejuvenate your body and soul. Kerala has several ayurvedic spas to suit all budgets. Luxury spa resorts are very well managed and offer world-class services.
Interesting facts about Ayurveda in Kerala
- Ayurveda is most likely only practiced as a mainstream form of medicine in Kerala, India. Here, one may view the state's numerous Ayurvedic medical schools and hospitals.
- Panchakarma, or five protracted treatments, is a hallmark of Kerala Ayurveda. Medicated oil, herbs, milk, and a particular diet are utilised as part of this treatment to treat all illnesses.
- The Ashtangahridaya, a revered medical treatise, serves as the basis for Ayurveda. Its author, Vagbhata, was a Buddhist physician's student who was not well known in the rest of India. The original Ayurvedic doctors are thought to have come from a small number of Nampoothiri (Brahmin) families, and descendants of these families still hold the honorary title of ashtavaidyan. Today, India as a whole practices this holistic kind of medicine.
- The world's oldest system of medicine is ayurveda.
- Comparatively speaking, Kerala has the most Ayurveda colleges and practitioners than any other country.
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