JSS Ayurvedic College and Hospital

Ayurveda is the oldest healing science. According to Ayurveda, one must focus on all aspects of health including mind, body, and soul. This hospital began in August 1992 with its special techniques. This wonderful site contained a college for prospective students while also a hospital to treat patients. They hold a beautiful herb garden from which most medicines are produced. Learning about holistic measures showed the beauty in natural ailments.

JSS Ayurveda Medical College

After touring the hospital, we were given a tour to the college.

JSS Medical College Strategic Plan

This mantra resonated volumes with me. I loved that their focus was not only medicinal care but also uplifting morals.

Herbs showing

Dr. Fathima shows us the variety of herbs collected from the garden and its uses.

Hospital tour

Here, my classmates and I are guided through the halls of the hospital and being shown where the magic of healing happens.

Drug Administration

A guide as to different routes of drug administration.

Healing herbs

Identified herbs and their names in a glass showing.

Nomenclature of drugs

Here, the college has identified plants and their morphology. Based on the plants form, specific names were identified.

Mushroom Tree

The bushes decorating the campus looked like mini mushrooms, I had to take a picture!

Sauna chamber

During our tour, we were shown different rooms and chambers for patients to receive therapy. In this photo, this room is used as a sauna for patients to relax.

Acupuncture

During one of our lectures, the professor showed a demonstration as to how acupuncture works.