Family

The family of Thaikkattu Mooss, a legend in its own, is engaged in the practice of Ayurveda, the science of life, mastered by ancient Indian saints. Our tradition dates back to the days of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, believed to have recovered Kerala, the land renowned for the growth of Ayurveda. Since then there were no looking back for our family and the saga still continues in its entire glory. History authenticates the excellence of our physicians as their services were sought after by most of the kings and nobles of the bygone era.

About Ayurveda

Unlike all other branches of medicine, Ayurveda observes a patient in entirety - on physical, mental and spiritual levels - while treating diseases. It is well established by the modern science beyond any doubt that one's mind has a very strong influence on his body. With this knowledge rediscovered, Ayurveda is fast emerging as a holistic alternative to all other systems of medicine. With its enormous understanding on human mind, body and spirit, Ayurveda offers treatment for almost all known diseases.

Eight Branches of Ayurveda

There are eight branches (Ashtangas) in Ayurveda. They are Kaya Chikitsa (General Medicine), Bala Chikitsa (Peadiatrics), Graha Chikitsa (Occult and Tantric Medicine), Oordhwanga Chikitsa (ENT), Salya Chikitsa (Surgery), Damshtra Chikitsa (Toxicology), Jara Chikitsa (Geriatrics) and Vrisha Chikitsa (Aphrodisiac Tratment). Our physicians belong to the rare tradition of the Ashtavaidyas - those equally proficient in all the eight branches of Ayurveda.

Vaidyaratnam

Vaidyaratnam, a prestigious title was conferred on Ashtavaidyan Narayanan Mooss in the year 1924 by the then Viceroy of British India, Lord Reading. Ashtavaidyan Neelakandhan Mooss, son of Ashtavaidyan Narayanan Mooss, established Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala in 1941 with the aim of popularising the amazing healing effect of Ayurveda. This was an important mile stone in the timeless journey by the auspicious path of Ayurveda by our family. With the exceptionally admirable talent and rock hard commitment for the excellence of Ayurveda, Ashtavaidyan Neelakandhan Mooss became one of the best Ayurvedic physicians of this country. The Oushadhasala founded by him gives utmost importance to the quality in preparation and distribution of Ayurvedic medicines. These medicines are manufactured strictly adhering to the prescriptions in the ancient authoritative books on Ayurveda. Uncompromising passion to quality is the thumb rule of Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala. Recognising the untiring efforts for the growth of Ayurveda and his invaluable contribution to popularise it.

Padmasree

Ashtavaidyan Neelakandhan Mooss was honoured with India's prestigious award, "Padmashri" by the Government of India, in the year 1992. Yet another feather on the cap of Thaikkattu Mooss family ! In his continued efforts to enhance the reach of Ayurveda, he founded the Vaidyaratnam Nursing Home, the Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College and Ayurvedic Reasearch Centre. No wonder, why Vaidyaratnam became a celebrated tradition in the history of Ayurveda.

His son E.T. Narayanan Mooss took the reins of what was to become a vast empire in 1954. A renowned physician and philanthropist, it was he who paved the way for much of the modernization. Under his leadership the Oushadhasala grew on to become one of the largest manufacturers of ayurvedic medicines, with an extensive sales network all over Kerala and other parts of India. He received the prestigious 'SWADESHI PURASKAR' instituted by the SWADESHI JAGARAN FOUNDATION for the year 1997 for his remarkable contribution to ayurveda on an all India basis, from Prime Minister of India, Shri. A.B. Vajpayee. He also received the AKSHAYA AWARD in 1999.

His sons Ashtavaidyan E.T. Neelakandhan Mooss and Ashtavaidyan E.T. Parameswaran Moos are also eminent physicians who strive to keep up the torch of family glory and pass it on to the generations to come. Together with his sons Ashtavaidyan E.T. Narayanan Mooss is leading the vaidyaratnam group to meet the challenges of the next millennium.