A pioneering institution that has kept the lamp of Ayurveda burning for over 120 years.
In 1902, Vaidyaratnam Pannikar Sankaran Varier founded the Arya Vaidya Sala in the small town of Kottakkal in Kerala's Malappuram district, with a singular vision: to revive and preserve the ancient science of Ayurveda for the world.
What began as a modest clinic and pharmacy has grown into one of the world's most respected Ayurvedic institutions — manufacturing over 530 classical formulations, operating treatment centres across India and internationally, and conducting research that bridges ancient wisdom with modern science.
The Ponda branch carries this same spirit to Goa — providing access to authentic Kottakkal medicines under qualified medical supervision, serving the families of the Konkan coast with the same integrity and quality the institution has maintained for over a century.
Manufacturing units certified under Good Manufacturing Practice by Dept. of AYUSH, Govt. of India
AYUSH-accredited quality control lab ensures every batch meets classical standards
Arishtam, Asavam, Churnam, Ghritam, Gulika, Kashayam, Leha, Tailam and more
Serving patients across India and worldwide, with treatment centres in multiple countries
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier establishes Arya Vaidya Sala with a small dispensary and medicine manufacturing unit in Kottakkal, Kerala.
AVS expands its classical formulation library, reviving rare Ashtanga Hridayam and Charaka Samhita prescriptions. The institution becomes a beacon of authentic Ayurveda.
Formal research wing established. AVS begins training Ayurvedic physicians and publishing classical texts and commentaries.
Quality control laboratory earns AYUSH accreditation. Manufacturing processes are modernised while preserving traditional methods.
AVS products are exported worldwide. Treatment centres open in multiple countries, bringing Kottakkal's healing tradition to a global audience.
Serving the people of Goa and the Konkan coast with authentic Kottakkal medicines under qualified Ayurvedic consultation.
Unlike mass-produced supplements, every Kottakkal medicine follows the exact classical recipe from ancient Sanskrit texts — the Ashtanga Hridayam, Charaka Samhita, and Sushruta Samhita. Herbs are sourced from authenticated regions, dried and processed at precise temperatures, and combined in the ratios the texts prescribe.
The result is medicine that works — not just because of individual ingredients, but because of the synergy created by centuries of tested formulation science.
"Ayurveda is not just a system of medicine. It is a way of life — a science of living in harmony with nature."
— Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal