Kottakkal Ayurveda

Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal (AVS) is a premier charitable institution based in Kerala, India, dedicated to the authentic practice and propagation of Ayurveda. Founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier, the organization operates as a vertically integrated healthcare entity encompassing hospitals, research centers, and manufacturing units. AVS produces over 500 classical Ayurvedic formulations and proprietary medicines in its three state-of-the-art factories. The institution is globally recognized for its specialized Ayurvedic treatments, including Panchakarma and Dhārā, which attract patients seeking management for chronic conditions. AVS also maintains extensive medicinal plant gardens and conducts R&D focused on the standardization of herbal drugs and clinical validation of traditional therapies.