It’s important to stay connected to our roots and practicing Ayurveda is one of the best ways to do that. One special individual who is working tirelessly to bring back Ayurveda to the forefront is Radhamony, founder of Acharya Panchakarma, an Ayurveda and wellness brand offering traditional solutions to conventional problems.
A Legacy Passed Down Through Generations
Radhamony says, “It was never a business. It will never be. I run Acharya Panchakarma as a service to the society. It was only last year we registered it as a business to comply with laws and regulations. Ayurveda is in my blood. The knowledge is passed on to me by my forefathers. I am just taking it forward and preserving it for generations to come.”
Small Clinic, Big Impact
The business operates from a small traditional Ayurvedic clinic in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Quality is given precedence over quantity. A range of limited products are offered for Hair Care, Face Care, Pain Relief and more. Kanaka Prabha pain oil remains the best seller. This 52-ingredient product is known to alleviate all sorts of bodily discomforts and pains. Talking about what they sell, the founder shares,
“All our products are handmade in the traditional way. We make them in small batches of 200 litres once a week. Herbs are all handpicked and most are from our own herb garden. On the plus side, all this exercise is keeping me healthy. On the downside, we are not able to keep up with requests. But I believe this is the right thing to do. I make oils as a hobby and I pour my heart and soul into it. I want it to remain the same way at Acharya.
What is quality? There might be many ways to look at it. Metrics, certifications, standards, packaging and so on. We do respect and follow all of these and more to give the best quality possible. But for me ‘Real Quality’ comes when you make products for your children, parents, siblings or any of your close ones. There is zero compromise and It has that special ingredient called Love which beats any other ingredient any day. I am so confident about my products that I let my 82 year old sister pick up any bottle from any batch for her daily use.”
A Growing Family of Wellness Seekers
With this pure intent in its heart, the brand is rewarded with loyal customers and a huge following on Instagram. Talking about it Radhamony shares,
“Now my family is getting bigger every day. You all have been so kind to share your happiness after using the products. I see so many happy stories and thank you messages every day and it inspires me to do better. When i begin my daily routine, I see all those new faces who are going to benefit from the oils. The joy I get is immeasurable.”
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