AYURVEDASRAMAM

Ayurvedasramam, initially just an Ayurvedic Pharmacy established by Pandit D. Gopalacharulu in 1898, is one of the oldest in Chennai. Today, it is with the medicine manufactured by Gopalacharulu that the Pharmacy is more popularly identified with. The descendants of Gopalalchraulu still run the Pharmacy and at present Dr. Desikacharulu, who belongs to the fourth generation, heads the Pharmacy.

Ayurveda is a science of enhancing lifespan, qualitatively and quantitatively. With this backgrounder, Ayurvedasramam has as its aim the overall well being of humanity, with focus on the individual. Also, the sustenance of Vedic Education and service. The institution has as its Objectives - Ayurvedic consultation and treatment. Creating Awareness about Social health and hygiene on traditional lines. Focus on a healthy lifestyle. And service to the economically backward patients through free medical camps.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE

AYURVEDIC PHARMACY - The Pharmacy constantly adds new medicines to the list, apart from the ones manufactured under Goplalacharulu. A mobile van is used for distribution of medicine.

AYURVEDIC HEALTH CENTRE - (Consultation and Treatment Unit) As part of the centenary celebrations of the Ayurvedasramam, a new unit of the Ayurvedic Health centre has been opened in the Ayurvedasramam, which houses two consultation chambers, a common waiting hall, a storeroom and an attached bath. The waiting hall is artistically designed, with a statue of Gopalacharulu at the centre.

PANCHAKARMA THEATRE - (for preventive and curative therapies) Located in the first floor of the building, the Pancha Karma Theatre has facilities to provide oil massages, steam bath, fomentation and tub-baths. The unit has facilities for housing patients.

AYU-HEALTH CIRCLE - (a socio-cultural wing) It is a programme intended to create awareness among the people regarding the need for healthy living. Individuals are free to enrol as members in the Ayu-Health circle.

Address:
Ayurvedasramam,
# 70, G.N.Chetty Road,
Chennai - 600 017
Ph : 828 1381/821

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