The Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation

A brief profile of Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation Charitable Trust, Mayyil, Kannur, Kerala

Founded on the timeless principles of Ayurveda and compassionate community service, Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation Charitable Trust, Mayyil, Kannur, Kerala, is a pioneering institution dedicated to advancing authentic Ayurvedic healthcare, education, research, and social welfare. Rooted in a rich legacy of traditional healing and guided by a vision of accessible, holistic wellness, the Foundation has evolved into a multifaceted centre of excellence that integrates classical Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary relevance. Through its healthcare initiatives, charitable medical services, educational programs, medicinal plant cultivation efforts, skill development activities, and community outreach, the Foundation continues to contribute meaningfully towards strengthening Ayurveda and promoting healthier, more sustainable communities.

The Vision of Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation (1)

Our Vision

Cost effective Ayurvedic formulation and therapies based on clinical research for popularizing Ayurveda
Include Ayurvedic way of living and other fundamental messages as part of our educational system
Ecosystem management through Ayurvedic policies
International Ayurvedic council for global promotion of Ayurveda
Include Ayurveda as a mainstream healthcare solution for Indian Defence Services
To overcome the scarcity of medicinal plants, herbal plants should be popularized
Exploit the role of ayurveda in lifestyle management, and controlling epidemics & degenerative diseases
Include Ayurvedic systems in National Health Policies like the Blindness Eradication programme

Our Expertise

Revalidation of Ayurveda Ophthalmology
Public health through Ayurveda
Introduced the model setup for Ayurvedic treatment in Indian Defence Services – through the model Ayurvedic Center at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala in 2011 ( It was the first in-house Ayurvedic treatment centre in Indian Defence Services )
Continuous public awareness campaigns
Conducting residential clinical training for young Ayurvedic doctors at Itoozhi Academy of Ayurveda.
Hosting regular ayurvedic exhibitions for the preservation and promotion of medicinal plants, and setup of herbal parks in important governemnt sectors.
Researches in Clinical Ophthalmology
Coordinator of number of medical camps as a part of blindness eradication programme through Ayurveda

Innovation in Healthcare

Introduced Ayurveda in Indian Defence Services
Participated as official medical team member for the International Sailing Regatta in 2010
Introduced various ayurvedic immunization programmes in Primary School level for the district of Kannur, Kerala including the Oushadha Kanji project, Theen Nellikka Project and Koova as a health drink, amongst others
Worked for Insurance protocol standardization in Ayurveda hospitals
Developed value-added associated product from Honey as Health drink, Honey spread etc. Took a key role in constructing the first Honey parlor in Kerala as a part of Ban Cola Movement
Developed inhouse software for clinical documentation.

Initiative Impact

Chief of the Naval commanded, Chief of Naval personnel, and the Naval Medical team appreciated and supported the Ayurvedic System .They considered Ayurvedic treatment as main stream in their medical support
The Ayurvedic Immunisation Programme conducted at different schools was helped to give awareness the benefit of Ayurvedic way of living to the childrens and parents
5000 Ayurvedic trees planted in different areas of Kannur district with the help of different organisations