Kottakkal: Dr P.Okay. Warrier, who popularised the classical and genuine Ayurveda therapy internationally, breathed his final aged 100 at his residence in Kottakkal in Kerala’s Malappuram district on Saturday.
Dr Warrier, who celebrated his a hundredth birthday earlier on June 8, was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010.
He was the managing trustee of the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala – the well-known Ayurveda therapy centre and producer of high-quality Ayurveda medicines.
Apart from his analysis actions initiated within the fields of drug standardization, drug improvement and course of enchancment, he authored and revealed a number of analysis papers in ethnopharmacology and Ayurveda.
The five-volume treatise “Indian Medicinal Plants – A Compendium of 500 Species”, which he co-authored, amply represents his dedication to scientific analysis and documentation in Ayurveda.
His different notable awards embody the “International Bhoopalman Singh Award” from Nepal, the “Dr. Poulos Mar Gregorios Award” for his contribution to the event of Ayurveda and the “Management Leadership Award” instituted by Kerala Management Association.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the passing away of the famous Ayurvedic doctor and stated Dr Warrier’s “contributions to popularise Ayurveda will always be remembered”.
“Saddened by the passing away of Dr. PK Warrier. His contributions to popularise Ayurveda will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” he tweeted.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan additionally condoled Dr Warrier’s demise.
“He blended humanity with medical science. With the thought that money should not be a hindrance for treatment, he brought the principles of Ayurveda to the grassroot levels in society. From heads of nations to the orphaned and abandoned, people approached him for treatment. With the help of the medical community, he gave them treatment and compassion,” he stated in a Facebook put up.
