Ayurvastra
An approved natural dyeing technique
Is Ayurvastra scientifically approved?
A two year Clinical effectiveness experiment was initiated and funded by the Ministry of Health under the direction and supervision of Government Ayurveda collegiate Hospital, utilizing their patients suffering from rheumatism, allergy, hypertension, Sleeplessness, Headache, diabetes, psoriasis and other skin ailments. For the research, all clothes, bed lines and mattresses for the resident subjects were dyed using Ayurvastra herbs and the walls, floors and ceilings in the patient/subjects’ rooms were lined with Ayurvastra coir mats so that the patient were surrounded by Ayurvastra medicated materials.
According to Dr. Vishwanathan, the Project consultant former Professor of Ayurveda College, they treated around 40 people where the response was outstanding, especially in cases of arthritis and skin ailments.” The improvements for patients suffering from rheumatism and arthritis are especially interesting because rheumatism and arthritis are not skin disorders and indicate that the treatments might have health benefits that extend beyond topical skin problems.
Based upon the successful results of this clinical trial, the Kerala State Government has initiated a more in depth and expanded study into the possible effectiveness of Ayurvastra in other diseases including some cancers.