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 Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala 

Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala is one of the oldest houses of Ayurveda in Kerala. Started by the eminent Vaidyan C. N. Namboothiri in 1933, the firm pioneered the institutionalization and marketing of Ayurvedic medicine and treatment in Kerala. Dhanwanthari presently is an integrated Ayurvedic company with interests in medicine manufacturing, treatment, research and development. The company has a network of 350 sales outlets and full-fledged treatment centers in many locations of Kerala, apart from associates in other states.

History

The Company is named after Lord Dhanwanthari who is considered as the God of Ayurveda. After its humble beginnings. it evolved as an industry to reckon with. Then, Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala had around 50 branches and more than 100 agencies. It was the first ayurvedic firm from South India to explore the Delhi market. Its area of operation included Madras, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode and Kanyakumari Dt. as early as in 1960’s. Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala now have about 350 sales outlets and have set-up full-fledged treatment divisions in many locations of Kerala apart from associates in other States. Its manufacturing unit was awarded GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Certificate in 2002 for complying with Global Standards of Production. Its now ISO certified and a CRISIL rated Company.

Products

Classical division There are about 400 classical preparations using about 1500 herbal raw materials. They are broadly classified in different product categories as follows:•	Arishtam and Asavam

- emphasis on Dashamoolarishtam and Dashamoola Jeerakam apart from all other names

•	Kashayam/ Kwath - Emphasize Amrutha Rajanyadi and Musthaadi marma kashayam

•	Rasayana and Lehyam - Chyavanaprash, Agasthya Rasayan, Ashwagandha Rasaya, Dasamoola Rasayan, Narasimha Rasayan and others

•	Thailam/ Kuzhambu/ Keram - Dhanwantharam Thailam, Dhanwantharam Kuzhambu, Murivenna, Neelibhringadi Keram/hair oil, Kottamchukkadi Kuzhambu, Pizhicchil kuzhambu, Massage oil, Avarthi etc.

•	Chooran/Choornam - Rasnadi, Thalees, Triphala, Hinguvachadi and others

•	Ghee - Brahmi, Panchagavya, Thikthaka, Mahal Pachagavya, Indukantham, Gulgulu thikthaka etc.

•	Gulika/ Vati - Kaisora Guggulu, Manasamithra vatakam, Yogarajaguggulu

•	Lepam - Ilaneer kuzhambu Ethical division This division deals with medicines with classical ayurvedic base but developed or adapted for a particular ailment or symptom.

These products are prescribed medicines and belongs to the Pharma sector:

•	Kolstrahlin Capsules - Cholesterol

•	Glycin Powder - Diabetes

•	Inflacin Capsules Viral - Infections, Flu, Chikun Guniya etc

•	Nishakathakadi Capsules - Diabetes

•	Anulax - Antacid

•	Alpina Liniment - Joint and muscle pains

Personal Care Division

•	Dhanwanthari Herbal Shampoo - 100ml and 8ml sachet

•	Dhanwanthari Aloe Vera Soap

•	Dhanwanthari Sandal Soap

•	Dhanwanthari Jasmine Soap

•	Dhanwanthari Pain Balm

•	Dhanwanthari Hair Oil

•	Dhanwanthari Baby oil

•	Dhanwanthari Face cream

•	Dhanwanthari Face Pack (all above italicized to be marketed in the coming months)

FMCG Division A few of the classical preparations in Ayurveda is now being promoted as FMCG products. Dhanwanthari launched this relatively new division by taking a few classical products. Incidentally, Dhanwanthari had successfully introduced Chyavanaprasm and Dasamoolarishtam to the market as OTC products way back in 1930’s for the first time in India.

•	Chyavanaprash - General tonic and immunity

•	Ashwagandha Rasayan - Weight increase and activeness

•	Dasamoolarishtam - General tonic and appetiser

•	Dasamoola Jeerakarishtam - post natal care

Treatment Division

Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala was established as an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing Company in 1933. But subsequently the Treatment Division got evolved and its first IP Hospital was established at its own Head Office in Thodupuzha. Later, one more IP Hospital was started in Calicut. OP Panchakarma clinics were established in the State capital Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kottayam and Kannur. The Platinum Jubilee Block of the Hospital at Head Office started functioning in 2009 making it a 50 bedded hospital with 7 treatment rooms. It is now recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH under treatment reimbursement scheme. An additional Block is scheduled to

be completed in 2011.

Treatment Division has Dhanwanthari trained Doctors and therapists with a clear focus on the curative aspect in Ayurveda. Our Chief Physician, Dr.CNN Namboothiri, is qualified and trained both in Ayurvedic and Allopathic branches of medicine. He is supported by his son, Dr.N.Satheesh Kumar, and a panel of Doctors qualified in various specialties.

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