Chikitsamanjari: A Distinctive Traditional Ayurvedic Text of Kerala

A bstract Chikitsamanjari is a famous conventional compendium of Ayurvedic treatments originating from Kerala, India, that typifies the territorial specificity of Kerala’s Ayurvedic hones. It serves as a true reflection of Kerala’s Ayurvedic tradition (Keraleeya Ayurveda) and plays a vital part in protecting it. This can be respected as a condensed form of the Bṛhatrayī , giving brief clarifications of major ailments over seven branches of Ayurveda, barring vājīkaraṇa . It incorporates over 1000 drugs and details, including 164 single drugs, with broad portrayals of locally accessible cures said in their vernacular names. This text acts as a practical handbook for Ayurvedic doctors in Kerala. This article investigates its chronicled noteworthiness, interesting commitments to Ayurvedic writing, and significance in present-day Ayurvedic hones. Since the textbook Chikitsamanjari is in Malayalam, its reach has been largely limited to Keralites. This article serves as a step toward introducing its significance to a global audience. The simplicity of its formulations and ease of use have made Chikitsamanjari highly popular among physicians in Kerala. However, its influence remains largely confined to the state, as it is not included in the standard Ayurveda curriculum. Raising awareness among practitioners beyond Kerala is essential to familiarize them with its therapeutic applications. This text adds significant value to the Ayurvedic literary database, and introducing it to the wider medical community will help disseminate its valuable knowledge.