The connection between Kerala and Ayurveda is very strong. The science of Ayurveda has been practiced in the state since times immemorial. This is more so as the state provides all the facilities and conditions to bring the best out of the ayurvedic treatments. The state is a treasure trove of rare herbs and medicinal plants, which allow it to practice Ayurveda with complete dedication.

Besides Herbs, Kerala also has some of the trees that are medicinal and beneficial for the ayurvedic treatments. Coconut palm is the most common tree in Kerala, which is followed by rubber trees. Certain types of trees are so medicinal and beneficial that a cot made from the timber of the tree too is considered beneficial to human body. Teak timber from Kerala was once used to make ships of major sizes. A walk through the forests of Kerala gets one closer to many types of rare trees, along with rare flora and fauna.

The important herbs found in Kerala include Cardamom and Castor. Cardamom is a popular spice in India, forming an ingredient for variety of sweet and hot tasting preparations. It is also used for a variety of physical conditions. Cardamom has different properties like properties to treat indigestion, nausea, vomiting, etc. Castor is another rare plant whose oil is a natural skin and hair softener and is used to treat skin diseases like ringworm and itching. Supported by these bounties of nature, Ayurveda Kerala is aimed at promoting healthy living among humans. They say nature is the best healer and that is exactly what the ayurvedic resorts in Kerala strive to do.