The healing through Ayurveda has been documented for over 3,000 years in Sri Lanka. The science and practices were closely guarded and practiced by monks and protected by our ancient Kings. Many of the island’s kings too were prominent physicians which helped this holistic medicinal life form to sustain its survival and longevity.
Notably, King Buddhadasa (398 AD) was one of the most prominent physicians, who wrote the ancient Ayurveda scripture Sarartha Sangrahaya, which is still the most respected and referred to Ayurveda document used by local practitioners to date.