Milestone

  • After the demise of Vaidya Sri Chatharu Nair in 1967, his disciple Vaidya Gangadharan Nair started preparation and distribution of classical and traditional Ayurveda medicines from his home, for the benefit of his patients.

    1970

  • In memory of his late guru, Vaidya Gangadharan Nair established Chatharu Nair Smaraka (CNS) Chikitsalayam, which focused solely on providing Ayurveda medicines of superior quality to the patients.The first clinic was inaugurated at Edappal in Malappuram District by Sri.K.T.M.Nambiar, a close associate of Gangadharan Nair.

    1987

  • An exporting company under the name of “ASHWIN INTERNATIONAL” was established. Export of high- quality Ayurveda products to Germany and few other countries were carried out successfully.

    1993

  • Started the distribution of Ayurveda medicines in the entire state of Maharashtra with the association of Pune based Manakarnika Aushadhalaya run by Sri.Girish Gandhi.

    1994

  • Due to the rise in demand of medicines and the apparent need to increase production of medicines, a new manufacturing unit was established in the name of CNS Chikitsalayam (pharmaceutical division) at Mezhathur.

    1995

  • The manufacturing unit acquired GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) license and certification.

    2000

  • A new block was commissioned as an in-patient facility for admitting patients under the name CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Research Centre, with primary focus in treating paediatric disorders and different conditions affecting children.The same year, establishment and functioning of new branch in Cherpulassery was carried out successfully. Medicinal sales through Pharmacy and O.P consultations are prioritised within branches of CNS Chikitsalayam

    2003

  • A branch of CNS Chikitsalayam was established at Koottanad.

    2005

  • A branch of CNS Chikitsalyam commences functioning at Thrissur.

    2007

  • The hospital was granted ISO Certification; thus becoming world’s first ISO certified Ayurveda paediatric hospital.

    2008

  • Ganga Lakshmi Charitable Trust was established and it functioned by facilitating weekly medicine distribution and yearly medical camps free of cost within our hospital.

    2009

  • Ernakulam branch of CNS Chikitsalayam commences functioning at Ravipuram.

    The same year, a hospital specializing on treatment for adults by the name Arogyasadhana was started in Mezhathur.

    2012

  • CNS wellness was launched

    2021