Where did the term Ayurvastra come from?
Ayur vastra is Sanskrit and can be translated to “health cloth” (ayus” = life or health, “vastra” = cloth or clothing). It is related to Ayurveda, a 5000 year old practice originating in Kerala that used natural herbs to treat illness and promote good health. • Is Ayurvastra an ancient tradition or a new technique? Ayurvastra is an ancient tradition that HLWDS has revived. Ayurvastra was practiced some 5000 years ago in the Kerala region but was discontinued. Our ancestors Sir C.R Ayyappan Vaidyan, Neelakandan Vaidyan and Damodaran Vaidyan revived this tradition and practiced Ayurvastra in Kerala during the past 60 years. HLWDS has made it our mission to continue this tradition in order to create a strong market for our Kerala handloom weavers. • Why should I buy Ayurvastra products? Ayurvastra may help treat a broad range of diseases such as skin infections, diabetes, eczema, psoriasis, hypertension, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, rheumatism, and insomnia. It can also relieve
