Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam and Vidyapeedham, Palakkad

Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam and Vidyapeedham, located in Vavanoor, Koottanad, Palakkad District, Kerala, stands as a premier private Ayurvedic institution dedicated to preserving classical Ashtavaidya traditions alongside modern scientific training. Recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) / Ministry of AYUSH and affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, the college offers the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) degree and postgraduate research programs. Managed under the Ashtamgam Educational and Charitable Trust, the institution integrates a multi-specialty Ayurvedic hospital featuring traditional Panchakarma therapy suites, specialized Marma Chikitsa units, classical pharmacy manufacturing wings, outpatient clinics (OPD), inpatient facilities (IPD), diagnostic laboratories, and an extensive herbal botanical garden (Dravyaguna). The campus provides rich clinical exposure across rural, semi-urban, and holistic wellness demographics in central Kerala. Through Gurukula-inspired learning methodologies, classical manuscript studies, structured clinical rotations, and community healthcare initiatives, the institution prepares compassionate, highly skilled, and ethical Ayurvedic medical professionals.