The term “Ayurveda” is emanated from two components i.e. ‘Ayush’ as ‘life’ and ‘Veda’ as ‘Science’ and thus literally “Ayurveda” is the science of life.

Ayurveda is based on the principle that the human body is made up of five basic element – “Panchamahabhootha”, namely, Prithvi (earth), Jala (water), Theja (fire), Vayu (air) and Akasha (ether). The science also states that the Panchamahabhootha is governed by three doshas or negatives – Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. Ayurveda treatments are designed and formulated to give a perfect balance of three doshas and to maintain their equilibrium.

It lays great emphasis on preventive and dietary methods for the sustenance of health. There are various treatment methods of Ayurveda. In Kerala, the mainstay of Ayurveda treatment is Panchakarma. A wide variety of ailments and diseases are treated through Panchakarma.

Dr Augustine’s Arya Vaidya Asramam Ayurveda Hospital has the highest specialization in Panchakarma therapy.
Dr Augustine himself & our expert doctors and support staff are the most experienced in the field. The ideal locale and the complementing diet offers what Ayurveda had offered 5000 years ago – an apt way of life.