The Pharmaceutical Corporation (I.M) Kerala limited, Thrissur popularly known as OUSHADHI is an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing company fully owned by Government of Kerala.Directly controlled by Health and Family Welfare Department of Kerala State Government.Governed by a Board of Directors, appointed by the Government of Kerala.Originated as Sree Kerala Varma Govt. Ayurvedic Pharmacy in 1941 at the instance of His Highness the Maharaja of Cochin, for the supply of medicines to Govt.Ayurvedic Hospitals in Thrissur and erstwhile princely family of Cochin State.In 1959 converted and registered as Co-operative Society, and named as Sree Kerala Varma Ayurvedic Co-operative Pharmacy & Stores Limited, No.4318, Thrissur.On 08.09.1975 incorporated as a company under the Companies Act 1956 and renamed as The Pharmaceutical Corporation (I.M) Kerala Ltd, Thrissur and its operations started on 10.07.76 with the take over of the business of SKVAC Pharmacy.LOCATIONRegistered Office: Shoranur road, Thrissur, Kerala, South India.Manufacturing Unit: Kuttanellur, 8 Kms from Thrissur Town.Marketing Division: Kuttanellur, 8 Kms East from Thrissur Town.OBJECTIVES" Manufacturing and Marketing of high quality Ayurvedic medicines." Research and Developmental studies on Ayurvedic formulations." Maintenance of Medicinal plants' Herbarium ." Promotional activities on medicinal plants Cultivation." Health Care through Panchakarma therapy and Clinical Research Programme." Implementation of Govt. of Kerala Health Care Programmes." Propagation of Ayurveda and connected systems all over the world." Implementation of Community Development Programmes with special reference to women and child development.FEATURESManufactures more than 450 Ayurvedic formulations as per ancient classical texts, rare combinations of expert, experienced Keralite authorities and special combinations developed in the Research wing.Upholds ancient traditional methods of manufacturing along with modernMachinery and technology under strict quality control measures.The whole manufacturing activities are under the direct and expert supervision by qualified Ayurvedic Physicians.Quality medicines are made available to the public at reasonable prices.Meets the entire medicine requirements of Government Ayurvedic Hospitals andDispensaries under the Department of Indian Systems of Medicines, Kerala.Fulfils the demands from Directorate of I.S.M.Bhopal, Jaipur National Institute of Ayurveda, Government Hospitals and Dispensaries under Central Government Health Schemes ,Employees State Insurance Medical Services, Government Ayurveda Colleges, Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. Ayurvedic Mental Hospital, Kottakkal, Government of Kerala ICDS Cell programmes.Meets public demands through a network of 500 exclusive Oushadhi Dealers and Agents.Implementation of health care projects from Local bodies.Propagation of Ayurveda by establishing specific clinical practices all over India.Medicinal Plants Cultivation programme linked with local bodies and enterpreneurs under buy- back arangement .Nursery development for the production of quality seedlings.BOARD OF DIRECTORSSri.C.O. Poulose, Ex.M.P : ChairmanSri.H. Nagesh Prabhu IFS: Managing DirectorDr. R. Ramabhadran, Director,Indian Systems of Medicine : MemberSri.K. Jayachandran, Jt.Secretary (Finance Department) : MemberSri. M.Neelakandan, Joint Secretary (H & FWD) : MemberKEY NAMES AND POSITIONSSri.P.M.Narayanan: Financial ControllerSri.K.Sasidharan: Administrative OfficerDr.K.Raveendran: Production ManagerSri.Sailor Cyriac: Manager (works)Sri.Raghu Nandanan V Menon: Marketing Manager

Ayurveda, the ancient existing health practice, is believed to have been originated around 4500 B.C. But the first documentation of Ayurvedic knowledge really took time.Finally, it got prefectly documented in 2500 BC.Ayurveda is nothing but a natural health system, involvingEarth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether&Mind, Intelligence, EgoAyurveda imparts natural healing by bringing in a natural balance with regard to the imbalance of these various elements supporting life.

Ayurveda,the ancient Indian system of Medicine, based on the Vedic knowledge is back into its glory. This holistic approach towards health and well-being is guaranteed against any side effects. Knowledge of Ayurveda is passed over from one generation to another. Few privileged families had access to such knowledge base. That knowledge is kept interact traditionally by those families to avoid unwanted proliferation and misuse.Kalari, the martial arts form of Kerala and the root of Chinese & Japanese Martial arts, uses several methods of Ayurveda for toning up the body to be fit. Late Mr. Chiriyankandath Pailoth Varghees, one of the pioneers of Kalari, had the knowledge Kalari Chikitsa. Inspiration and knowledge he provided led to the formation of Chakola Ayurvedics.Based on the ancient texts in possession with the Chakola family & the texts available commonly many products have been launched by us. These products developed by reference of such texts and made with utmost care in following the traditional methods are for specific ailments. Many more products are in the pipeline from us for the future.