The Legends of Pockanchery

P C Ramakrishnan Vaidyar played several roles beyond that of a physician. PCR Vaidyar was also a renowned social worker, humanist, and one of the founding leaders of communism in the Manappuram area. He founded the Toddy Workers’ Union in Ceylon and continued his political efforts in Malabar. He published well known articles in both English and Malayalam, with his most significant work being the book Manappurathinte Vikasanam. He not only cared for patients but also for the well-being of society. During a severe cholera outbreak, he played a pivotal role. Roaming the streets with a lantern in one hand and medicine in the other, he saved many lives, exemplifying his deep sense of humanity. Five out of his ten children have pursued careers in the medical profession. The late Dr. Vikram Singh, the late Dr. Jayathilakan, Dr. Premlal, and Dr. Siddhartha Sankar are Ayurvedic practitioners, while the late Dr. Indulal was a Homoeopathic practitioner.

Dr. P.R. Vikram Singh was P. C. Ramakrishnan Vaidyar’s eldest son. After completing his official medical education at the Govt. Ayurveda College in Shoranur, he worked for the Kerala government as a Specialist Senior Medical Officer. He was famous for curing hundreds of people with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr.P.R.Premlal completed his graduation and post-graduation with first rank, receiving honours from Trivandrum Ayurveda College. He began his practice in the Valapad area as a Visha Vaidya (snake bite treatment specialist) and quickly became popular, with his legacy continuing to this day. His career started as a Government Medical Officer, and he rapidly rose to the positions of District Medical Officer (DMO), Joint Director, and Director of Ayurveda. His extensive knowledge, experience, administrative skills, and political acumen allowed him to excel as Director of Ayurveda, where he was known for his outstanding leadership. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to the field of Ayurveda, including the establishment of over a hundred new Ayurvedic hospitals, marking his era as a golden age for Ayurveda. After retiring as Director of Ayurveda from the Indian System of Medicine (ISM), he served as the Principal of Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College in Palakkad for three years.

Dr P R Sidharthasankar is an ophthalmologist and the youngest member of the Pockanchery family. He attended Vaidyarathnam Ayurveda College in Ollur. He became well known in Ayurvedic Ophthalmology after using ‘Tharppanakriya’ to treat serious eye problems. Excessive exposure to television, computers, and other electronic devices can harm the eyes and lead to a variety of eye problems. He is also the most active in doing numerous medical research studies.

Dr. P.R. Jayathilakan completed his medical education at the Government Ayurveda College in Shoranur and served the Kerala government as a Senior Medical Officer, retiring after 25 years of distinguished service. After retirement, he ventured into treating heart disease—a pioneering effort for an Ayurvedic doctor at the time. His decision highlighted his deep faith in Ayurveda, immense courage&dedication. During that period, angioplasty and bypass surgeries were largely inaccessible due to fear, apprehension, and financial constraints among the general populace. Consequently, his treatments quickly
gained popularity, earning him great respect and numerous awards from society. He was also known as “the doctor with a signature at heart.” Dr. Jayathilakan was renowned for his innovative therapeutic method, ‘Samanvaya Chikithsa,’ rooted in the Pockanchery Ayurvedic tradition. He exclusively used highly effective Ayurvedic medicines and demonstrated wisdom in ensuring that his treatments were both efficacious and free from side effects. Additionally, he encouraged his patients to incorporate specific exercises and dietary control into their daily routines.

Dr. Prathyush Pockanchery Continuing a 200-Year Legacy of Ayurvedic Healing Dr. Prathyush Pockanchery is a distinguished 5th-generation Ayurvedic healer, deeply rooted in a 200- year-old family tradition of treating complex and challenging heart diseases. Born into a lineage renowned for its pioneering contributions to Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Pockanchery carries forward the legacy of excellence and dedication established by his ancestors. Growing up amidst a rich heritage of Ayurvedic knowledge and healing practices, Dr. Pockanchery has been profoundly influenced by the remarkable achievements of his forebears, including the groundbreaking work of his father late Dr. P.R. Jayathilakan. Inspired by his family’s history, he has embraced the responsibility of continuing their esteemed tradition with unwavering commitment and innovation.

Dr. Pockanchery is celebrated for his expertise in effectively curing heart ailments within 100 days, utilizing personalized and tailor-made treatments that are meticulously crafted to meet each patient’s unique needs. His approach blends the time-honoured principles of Ayurveda with modern insights, ensuring that every treatment is both effective and individualized