Nagath Ayurveda Hospital

The word “Ayurveda” is a Sanskrit term derived from two words “ayu” and “veda”. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science, thus Ayurveda means knowledge of life or the science of life. According to ancient Ayurvedic scholar Charaka, Ayu comprises of the mind, body senses and soul. Ayurveda can be defined as a system which uses the inherent principles of nature to maintain health in a person by keeping the individuals body, mind and soul in perfect equilibrium with nature.

Nagath literally mean place of Serpent. The family owned land was occupied by many ‘Sarpakavu”(The abode of snakes). The legend is that there was a Visha Viadya (The branch of Ayurveda dealing with Toxins) in the family, who was renowned for his expertise in treating snake bites. . . . which is the reason behind the name Nagath Vaidyashala (Herb Shop) was established in 1965 by Nagath Prabhakaran Vaidyar. The main activities were preparation and distribution of various Ayurveda medicines. Associated with the herb shop there was also a clinic. Nagath Prabhakaran Vaidyar was known for his unique prescription style in which he wrote down the recipe for his decoctions, oils etc and asked his patients to prepare it themselves at home. He had a special talent in treating ‘Shalakya rogas’.

Universe is made up of five elements i.e air,fire,water,earth and space. These elements are represented in humans by three doshas or energies Vata,Pitta and Kapha. When any of the doshas accumulate in the body beyond the desirable limit, the body loses its balance. Every individual has a distinct balance. Our health and well being depend on getting a right balance of three doshas. Ayurveda suggests specific lifestyle and nutritional guidelines to help individuals to maintain balance between doshas A healthy person, as defined in Susrutha Samhitha,one of the primary works on ayurveda, is a person whose doshas are in balance, appetite is good, all tissues of the body and all natural urges are functioning properly and whose mind, body and spirit are cheerful.

The current torch bearers of legacy are Dr.Rajesh & Dr.Anitha. After graduating from Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda college which is renowned for its Ashtavaidya legacy, they worked with Rajah Ayurveda, where they were caring for people from all around the world. Then there is the youngest vaidya from Nagath family, Dr Haritha, granddaughter of Prabahakaran Vaidyan, who is undergoing her graduation studies.Dr.Rajesh & Dr.Anitha’s new Venture is called Nagath Ayurveda Hospital. The concept is a small facility where people can come, stay and enjoy very serious Ayurvedic treatments within a very friendly family orientated environment. The Ayurveda treatment programs are especially tailored by the doctors for your specific needs .It also includes Ayurveda internal medicines, pure vegetarian food (mostly organic and home grown by the family) & yoga sessions.