S N A Oushadasala is under the management of Thrissur Thaikkattu Family, one among the famous Ashtavaidyas of Kerala. It was started in 1920, by Unni Moose.

There is a full fledged clinical center near the aushada sala. The hospital has developed with all the facilities of a high tech hospital. SNA Ayurvedics has more than 400 medicines. Most of them prepared after the directions of Ashtavaidyans.

Rithu Ranjini, the medicine to address periods and diseases of women has wide acceptance. Same is the case of Pancha jeeraka gudam, a medicine for post delivery care. There are different medicines from SNA Pharma to address pregnancy.

Janani, a project of giving Ayurvedic care to carrying women, new mothers and newly born kids, includes medication and special treatment that starts during pregnancy and lasts through 90 days after delivery. Prasoothi Tantra or the science of prenatal and post natal care is a complex topic. SNA Oushadashala seems to be the one that has advanced so much in woman childcare with Ayurveda.

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.

The Pharmaceutical Corporation (Indian Medicines) Kerala Ltd or Oushadhi is a herbal Ayurvedic medicines production company under the direct control of Kerala Government. Instituted in 1975, it supplies Ayurvedic medicines to 1,000 plus Ayurvedic treatment centers functioning under Kerala Govt. Their medicines are also available in the market. The company also supplies medicines to other state Governments in India. Madhya Pradesh, Rajashthan, Haryana, Maharasthra, Punjab, Chathisgarh, Orissa, state agencies and Pondichery source Ayurvedic medicines from Oushadhi.

The annual national conference aimed at education on medicinal plants is conducted under the aegis of Oushadhi. Continuing Medical Education for Ayurvedic practitioners is another positive step by the company. It has a wide product range of more than 450 medicines, 15 of them are patented to the company.

An Ayurvedic hospital with panchakarma treatment facilities is the latest major development by the company.

Tradition has a prominent position in the method of medicine production and treatment methods adopted at Dhanwantary Vaidyasala. No one feel wondered at the use of earthen pots and tanks to prepare and store medicines, if he knows that a person who has completed his education in ancient gurukula is behind this Vaidyasala. CNN Namboodiri started a small vaidyasala (Ayurvedic treatment center at his home at Thodupuzha in Kerala.

Now the Vaidyasala has grown to a 25-bed capacity hospital, Dhanwantary Vaidyasala. The pharmaceutical department of the vaidyasala produces 310 medicines. They also produce 26 other medicines for exclusive in house use at the vaidyasala.

Dhanwantary Vaidyasala is not so much open to manipulation of traditional methods for the sake of modernity. Persons seeking Ayurvedic treatment must reach the hospital. However, online consultancy is provided. Treatment directions are given over internet. Many patients from countries like Germany, Australia etc reach the vaidyasala.

Dhanwantary Ayurvedics was started as a small unit in 1989, their first product was Pankajakasthuri, a natural herbal granule mix to prevent and treat a variety of respiratory diseases including asthma. The product was an instant hit among the people of Kerala, India, South Asian and Gulf countries.

The quick growth of the company prompted its director, Dr. Harindran Nair to rename the company to its flagship product. Thus Dhanwantary Ayurvedics was renamed Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Ltd.

The R & D division of Pankajakasthuri herbals has developed several products like Ilogen Excel for diabetic patients, Somoton for BP related problems; PK tablets for Asthma are few among them. LiveCare Plus tablets for Hepatitis, Pectotone capsules for peptic ulcer, Orthornervin tablets for arthritis, Dermotone tablets for skin diseases, Urotone capsules to treat kidney and bladder stones, etc are also patented to Pankajakasthuri Herbals.

Herbal cosmetics products from Pankajakasthuri include Kaveri Herbal Fairness Cream, Kasthuri herbal soap, Kasthuri sandal soap. Kasthuri Baby Soap is one of the first herbal baby soaps. Kasthuri hair tonic is a herbal oil for the protection of hair.

Research and Development wing, Pankajakasthuri Herbal Research Foundation does researches on variety of medicinal herbs available in the country. The main research is to utilize the power of plant biotechnology for the general benefit of humankind. The attached herbal garden has more than 300 different medicinal plants.

Pankajakasthuri Panchakarma Centers spread across the state are licensed centers to provide panchakarma therapy. The company has started a training center for Ayurvedic therapy methods, which now has grown into a full fledged Ayurvedic medical college. Pankajakasthuri Ayurvedic Medical College, near Kattakada in Trivandrum offers a variety of certificate training courses, diploma courses and degree courses.

Pankajakasthuri Charities provide financial assistance to deprived young women, students, and patients.

Santhosh Pharmacy is quite a known name for Ayurvedic medicines among the people of Kerala and in India. Based at Malappuram Dist of Kerala, Santhosh Pharmacy developed and manufactures a variety of medicines. Among them Santhosh Brahmi is the most famous one. Santhosh brahmi is known for its immunity properties and its use as a brain enhancer. The main customers of Santhosh Brahmi is children below 15 years, because of its brain enhancement properties.

Velayudan Vaidyar, the son of famous Kiliyankandi Ayyappan Vaidyar started Santhosh Pharmacy in 1969. The research department of the pharmacy developed a treatment for aanirogam that affects the feet. This gave Santhosh Pharmacy a good breakthrough as a known Ayurvedic pharmacy company in Kerala.

Santhosh Hair Tone, a hair tonic to prevent hairloss is another prestige product of the company. Kumari Kalpam for women is another special product of Santhosh Pharmaceuticals Kerala.