Kottiyoor
Grama Panchayat

           Government Ayurveda Dispensaries are institutions that play an important role in the health system of Kerala. They operate with the aim of providing Ayurveda treatment to the people free of cost or at a low cost. They play a crucial role in providing primary Ayurveda treatment to the general public in rural areas. The Government Ayurveda Dispensary operating at Chunkakunnu in the panchayat and the Govt. Siddha Dispensary operating at Ambayathodu are operated under the control of the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine.
The main objectives of the Government Ayurveda Dispensaries are to provide Ayurveda treatment for common diseases, to propagate the Ayurveda lifestyle among the people, to provide treatment and advice that boost immunity, to provide nature-friendly treatment for chronic diseases, and to strengthen health services in rural areas.

Additional information about the services available at the Government Ayurveda Dispensary at Chunkakunnu in Kottiyoor Grama Panchayat is available in the Citizens Charter

Main services available from the dispensary

1. Outpatient treatment (OP) - Patients are examined and required Ayurvedic medicines are given.

2. Free medicine distribution - Government approved Ayurvedic medicines are distributed to patients.

3. Diagnosis and counseling - Advice is given on diet, lifestyle, yoga, daily routine etc.

Since Ayurveda has a huge public support in Kerala, government Ayurvedic dispensaries have become a part of the daily healthcare of the people. Many people rely on them especially for rheumatism, body aches, skin diseases, lifestyle diseases etc.

Siddha Dispensary Ambayathodu

Siddha Dispensary is a health institution based on the Siddha system of medicine, one of the traditional medical systems of India. It is called “Siddha” because it is a treatment method developed by great men known as “Siddhas”. The main objective of this treatment is to maintain the balance of body, mind and soul. Although Siddha treatment is mainly practiced in the state of Tamil Nadu, there is a Siddha dispensary operating in Ambayathodu under Kottiyoor Grama Panchayat. Siddha treatment is a recognized treatment method under the AYUSH category in India.

Main services of Siddha dispensary

1. Diagnosis and treatment - Examination of the body and diagnosis, provision of medicines, ointments and decoctions

2. Siddha treatment is used for chronic diseases such as rheumatism, skin diseases, diabetes, arthritis and digestive diseases:

3. Distribution of medicines - Siddha medicines are provided free of cost to the patients.

4. Lifestyle advice - Advice is given on diet, exercise and a nature-friendly lifestyle.

5. Preventive treatment - Suggests health care methods to prevent diseases.

Working hours - Chungakunnu Government Ayurveda Dispensary

Every day from 9 am to 2 pm

Working hours - Ambayathodu Siddha Dispensary

Every day from 9 am to 2 pm (Public holidays apply)