Harmony of Body & Mind through a better vision on Health & Healing

Location: The Arsha Hospital is situated in a beautiful Village very near to Kovalam, giving you a panoramic view of the sea with a lush green border of coconut palms. The site is so much enriched with calm, peaceful eco-static atmosphere which suits its best for well beneficial conventional Ayurvedic treatments. The hilly uncontested hygienic charming landscape provides the beautiful sea view, with the marvelous sight of sunrise and sunset through the thick emerald greenery of coconut palms. The aroma of herbs together with the calm and cozy environment welcome you to the heaven of health in its natural way.

Ayurveda, the eternal science of life is suitably turned here with Research and Hospitality for every individual according to the strict Ayurvedic parameters. Eminent physicians of academic & research fields decorating the highest faculty of this system of medicine are soul & light of this virtue. Each specialty of this system, especially Kaya Chikitsa or General Medicine which imparts both Samna Therapy or medical management aiming to suppress the ailment and Sodhana Therapy or eradication of the diseases through the elimination processes like Panchakarma is well practiced here with full fledged faculty and infrastructure. Marma Chikitsa - The Kerala specialty which deals with all Orthopedic problems, is also in full run through expert handling and care. Research group provides specially modified formula for almost all chronic cases among which Diabetes, Psoriasis, IVDP, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia. Osteo-Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fistula-in-Ano deserve special mentioning.

About the Faculty

• Dr. M.N. Raveendran Nair MD (Ay): The part and parcel of the institution is the key who keeps every functioning fruitful. He hails from an ancient family of traditional Ayurvedic Physicians having high academic qualifications, is the Managing Director. He is the retired Professor of Government Ayurveda College and at present, the General Secretary of Ayurveda Congress and member of faculties in various Universities.

• Dr. K. Rajagopalan DAM MBBS: FAIM - He is the chief guide of all research units. He belongs to the field of eminent member of this science, dedicated in this field, efficient scholar, conducting regular researches during the last four decades.

• Dr. P. Sankaran Nair BSc, BAM, CPH, DAYM: He is the Retired Principal of Government Ayurveda College. Chief Consultant of General Surgery.

• Dr. B. Sarojini Amma BSc, DMS, MD (Ay.): Retired Principal of Government Ayurveda College, Consultant of General Medicines.

• Dr. B. Saileswari Amma BAM, MD (Ay.): Retired Principal of Government Ayurveda College, Consultant of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

• Dr. B. Radhakumari Amma BAM: Retired Professor of Government Ayurveda College, Consultant of Eye diseases.

• Dr. M.P. Santhakumari Amma BAM: Retired SMO, Consultant of  General Medicines.

Departments & Facilities

• Fully equipped Panchakarma Theatres

• Ano-Rectal Clinic With Minor Theatres Orthopedic Section

• Diabetic Clinic

• Yoga Therapy Center

Other Units

• City Unit: For the convenience of patients in Thiruvananthapuram City, a Subsidiary Institution of Arsha is functioning at Kunnumpuram Junction near Ayurveda College, facilities for IP and OP wings including Panchakarma Therapy are provided here.

• Kovalam Unit: For the benefit of International Tourists 'Arsha' has a tie-up with Pappukutty Beach Resorts at Kovalam Light House Beach. At this resort, fulltime health care service of Arsha is provided with trips and advises for healthy living. Health packages are arranged with full infrastructure. Guidelines on Yoga Class and Therapy is also arranged.

Treatment Procedures

• Abhyanga: Massaging the whole body for revitalization and conditioning for particular diseases with recommended medicated oils.

• Udwarthanam: Massage using herbal powders in reverse direction in cases of Obesity, Diabetes, BP, etc.

• Pizhichil: A variety of Message using Luke - warm medicated oil poured from a certain height over the whole body. Effective in Prolapsed Disc, Parkinson's, Paraplegia and similar conditions.

• Kizhi: Leaves of medicinal plants or herbal powders are fried and made into a bolus in a cloth bag and applied for massage on the whole body for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo Arthritis etc.

• Navarakizhi: Rice with medicinal property cooked with milk & herbal decoctions and made into bolus in a cloth bag and used for massaging in conditions like Muscular Atrophy, Hemophilia, Paraplegia and as a part of Rejuvenation Therapy.

• Vasthi: Medicated Enemata is widely practiced in eradicating Neurological Disorders. Medicated oils or Decoctions are selected. There are various forms of Enemata Sneha Vasthi. Kashaya Vasthi, etc.

• Snehapana: Administration of massive doses of medicated ghee in Asthma, psoriasis, Gastric Ulcer and Dermatitis.

• Ksheera Dhooma: Inhalation of fumes prepared with milk and selected herbs in Facial Paralysis, Dysphasia and other diseases of Ear, Nose, Throat.

• Nasyam: Instillation of drugs in the nose for Neurological conditions.

• Thakra Dhara: Medicated fat-free curd is poured over the head and body for Insomnia, Neuralgia and Skin Deseases.

• Thaila Dhara & Dhanyamla: Dhara are similar procedures.

• Kateevasthi: Keeping medicated oil in limbo - sacral region for IVDP and similar conditions.

• Tharpanam: Medicated oil or ghee is retained in the eye for Pathological conditions.

• Thalapothichil: Scalp is covered with herbal paste, suitable for Insomnia, Depression, Premature Graying, Baldness.

• Upanaham: Local anti inflammatory therapy using herbal pastes.

Arsha Hospital at Poomkulam is 9 Kms. from Railway Station & Bus Stand. From Trivandrum Airport it is 7 Kms. in the Kovalam route.

If you are serious about perusing Ayurveda Treatment for an existing ailment Arsha Ayurvedic Hospital is the genuine place. (Reference in the Tourist Guide 'South India' Lonely Planet Publishers, page 401 Para 1 South India)