The famous Ayurveda acharya from Kannur Dist of Kerala started a small Ayurvedic treatment center (vaidyasala) in 1915. The single room vaidyasala later grew to a large Ayurvedic pharmaceutical company called Asoka Pharmaceuticals in 1988.

Combining scientific advances with tradition can be helpful to many people. Asoka Pharmaceuticals has deep roots in tradition. It also embraces the developments in science and technology.

Well-equipped research and development wing of Asoka pharmaceuticals have brought to market several patented Ayurvedic medicines. Rakthaposhini (blood enhancement), Jeevanthadi Rasayanam are the main among them. They also have a medicinal oil to cure dandruff.

The hospital in Kannur Dist Kerala has facilities to do variety of Ayurvedic treatments and therapies, including Panchakarma.

Established in 1946 at Kozhicode Dist in Kerala, Deseeya Ayurveda Pharmacy is one among the front row Ayurvedic companies of Kerala. The pharmaceutical company produces more than 400 Ayurvedic medicines; 20 among them are patented medicines.

Ayur Rumol for muscle cramps, Viyagada for increased sperm count, Ksheeramrit are the main products from Deseeya Ayurveda Pharmacy.

Jayabharatam Ayurveda Vaidyasala was started in the year 1942 by P O Thomas at Punaloor in Koll“` Dist of Kerala. Providing good treatment options for poor and the deprived was the prime aim of instituting Jayabharatam Ayurvedic treatment center.

The name has another significance too. Freedom struggle was at its peak while this oushadasala (a medicine shop) was instituted. Jayam means victory and Bharatam is the other name of India. Thus Jayabharatam is the victory of India in her struggle for freedom.

Proximity to the Western Ghats ensured a rich supply of fresh medicinal plants. Thus the production of medicines got a head start.

Jayabharatam Oushadasala has more than 300 medicines, including 32 patented medicines in the market. The production facilities and treatment center are developed to reach strict quality compliance.

Most of the herbs come from own medicinal plant garden.

Traditional Ayurvedic knowledge passed over to generations – that is the strong point of Kandam Kulathi Vaidya Sala. Pathrose Vaidyar of Kandam Kulathi Vaidya Sala originally prepared medicines exclusively treatment at his vaidya sala (a vaidya sala is an Ayurvedic treatment center). This vaidya had his own treatment methods, which he elucidated in his writings. His writings is the cornerstone asset of the Vaidyasala.

Commercial production of medicines started in the year 1987. Kandamkulathi vaidyasala can be located near Mala in Thrissur Dist. Kerala. Company today has over 450 medicines in the market. Kandamkulathi eladi lehyam, Thengin Pookkuladi Rasayanam, Karpooradi lehyam, are the most prominent among them.

Kandamkulathi Ayurvedic Nursing Center is a full fledged Ayurvedic Hospital. Kandamkulathi Ayurvedic Clinic has branches at Munnar, Kovalam and Kochi. Facilities for panchakarma therapy are available in those centers. Kandamkulathi Ayurvedic Health Resort on the banks of Periyar River at Aluva in Ernakulam Dist has a prominent position in Kerala health tourism or Kerala Ayurveda tourism.

An Ayurvedic practitioner and Acharya, K G K Panikkar started Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy Ltd (KAPL) in 1945. Head quartered at Aluva in Ernakulam Dist, KAPL today has 24 Ayurvedic clinics within and outside Kerala. These clinics approved centers for different Ayurvedic therapies.

KAPL has 20 patented medicines and over 350 preparatory medicines, which are used in the treatment of sinusitis, asthma, arthritis, etc. One can find several rare Ayurvedic herbal medicinal plants in their medicinal plant garden at Dharmapuri.

Nagarguna has second place in Kerala Ayurvedic medicine market. More than 450 medicines are sold throughout Kerala and India.

The research and development wing of Nagarguna insists on strict quality controls. The researches are aimed at the general development of Ayurveda, medicinal plant properties, plant extracts, packing, handling and preservation of medicines, etc. Chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognacy, pharmaceutics, and Ayurveda are the important departments of Nagarjuna Ayurvedic R & D wing. The research wing also has tie-ups with Cochin University of Science and Technology, Medical College Kottayam, Manipal Medical College, Madras University, etc.

There are also attempts to record and categorize the instances like complete cure of conditions where modern medicine completely failed. In India in general and Kerala in special, there are many instances where Ayurvedic practitioners succeeded in bringing back to life, persons in severe conditions, where modern allopathic professionals gave up hope.

CountPlus by Nagarguna is used for treatment male infertility. Medicines for hepatitis, is another product worth the mentioning.

Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Treatment Center at Kalady in Ernakulam Dist. Kerala offers treatment for a variety of physical conditions.

Specialty clinics run by the company treat diabetes, ARSAS^^^^, and vata related diseases.

Dr. M S Valiathan (^^^^) and Dr A D Damodaran are the directors of Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Research Foundation.

Another attempt by Nagarjuna is to promote cultivation of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs across Kerala.