Introduction

Ayurveda is a kind of alternative medicine popular in the Indian subcontinent. The term Ayurveda consists of ayus, meaning life and veda , meaning knowledge, meaning the science of life. Ayurveda in Kerala offers a range of treatments for different kinds of ailments.

Ayurveda

The theory of Ayurveda is based on the fact the human body as well as the entire universe is made up of five basic elements. The elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. According to Ayurveda the three primary life forces are Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. The balance between these three results in perfect health.

It is also believed that all vegetal, animal and mineral materials are endowed with medicinal quality. This has been used and propagated for centuries as a method of treatment. Ayurvedic medicines are made of herbs, minerals, metals and ingredients of animal origin.

Treatments

Ayurveda treats ailments like asthma, anxiety, diabetes, hypertension, neuritis, peptic ulcer, obesity, arthritis and other such diseases.

Some of the common treatments offered by Ayurveda in Kerala are Uzhichil, Elakiizhi, Podikizhi, Thalapothichil, Pizhichil, Sirovasthy and more.

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