08/11/2025
Kerala Ayurveda – A Tradition of Healing for All
Ayurveda in Kerala developed as a system closely connected to nature and daily life. From ancient times, scholars and traditional physicians together built a strong foundation for this science. While classical Ashtavaidyas preserved the theoretical side of Ayurveda, many local practitioners made it part of people’s everyday health care. They used herbs, oils, and natural medicines available around them and developed simple but effective treatments.
The distinctive methods of Kerala, such as kizhi (herbal pouch massage), pizhichil (oil bath therapy), dhara (oil pouring), and marma chikitsa (vital point therapy), became popular because they were practical and produced visible results. These treatments later formed the basis of what is now known across the world as “Kerala Ayurveda.”
One among the families that helped carry this tradition forward is the Geethanjali Ayurveda Madom. It traces its roots to Narayanan Vaidyan, a respected traditional physician known for his skill and dedication to healing. His son, Karunakaran Vaidya, continued the same path, serving the community with commitment. Later, Dr. K. Gopikaremanan, the grandson of Narayanan Vaidyan, established Geethanjali Ayurveda Madom, blending family tradition with formal Ayurvedic education.
Today, Geethanjali is led by Dr. Manish Gopikaremanan, a postgraduate in Ayurveda, who continues the family’s professional and traditional practice. His sister, Dr. Malavika Gopikaremanan, also a postgraduate in Ayurveda, supports this legacy of authentic care. Together, they uphold the values of trust, scientific approach, and compassion that form the core of Kerala’s Ayurvedic identity.
Kerala’s Ayurveda remains a model of how ancient wisdom can stay relevant in modern life. It is a system shaped by experience, sustained by education, and strengthened by the people who continue to practice it with sincerity and responsibility.
