Founder – Kerala Ayurveda Vaidyasala
A Legacy Rooted in the Soil of Kerala
The roots of Kerala Ayurveda Vaidyasala trace back to 1945, when Vaidya Pukkuzhi Purushothaman Namboodiri established the Vaidyasala with a deep devotion to the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda. Guided by traditional knowledge and a sincere commitment to healing, he created a place where classical Ayurvedic practice could serve the community with care and integrity.
Vaidya Purushothaman Namboodiri was a disciple of Kuttanchery Mooss, a renowned Ashtavaidyan, belonging to one of the eight traditional Ayurvedic physician families of Kerala who preserved and practiced classical Ayurveda for generations. Under this lineage of knowledge, he developed a deep understanding of Ayurvedic principles and traditional formulations.
He was also widely known as a Visha Vaidya — a physician skilled in the treatment of poison-related conditions, a specialised branch of Ayurveda that requires exceptional knowledge and experience. His reputation for dedication and healing made the Vaidyasala a trusted place for Ayurvedic care in the region.
In the years that followed, the Vaidyasala came under the care of Dr. P. M. Narayanan (D.A.M.), who continues to guide its work today. Under his stewardship, the Vaidyasala has remained rooted in its founding principles while continuing to serve generations of families with trusted Ayurvedic care.
For decades, Kerala Ayurveda Vaidyasala has stood as a quiet testament to tradition, dedication, and the enduring philosophy of Ayurveda — where knowledge is passed from one generation to the next, and care continues with the same sincerity with which it began.
