Fort Ayurveda

The herbs used for both grow in abundance in Kerala's moist climate, many of them in the hilly, forested areas of the hinterland where they are harvested by tribal people. Every town and village in Kerala has its ayurvedic pharmacy where the medicinal plants, fresh and dried, are sold.Ayurvedic practice in Kerala places special emphasis on message and is claimed to be particularly beneficial for those suffering such chronic ailments as arthritis and rheumatism. The type of oil used in massage differs according to the ailment being treated, but ranges from castor and neem to mustard and camphor. To these are added various powdered herbs, nuts and bark. The ayurvedic practitioner may conduct the massage using the palm of the hand, a cloth or a poultice of herbs wrapped up in a cloth-it all depends on the type of condition being treated.