Arogya Kalpadrumam is a classical treatise on Bala Chikitsa, or Ayurvedic paediatric care, from Kerala’s Ayurvedic tradition. Originally written in Malayalam by Kaikulangara Rama Variyar, it covers child care from birth to adolescence. It brings together the clinical knowledge of traditional Kerala Vaidyas, explaining childhood diseases, their development, prevention and treatment, including conditions and approaches distinctive to Kerala.

This English translation follows the original word order, corrects errors and uses clear language without added interpretations or excessive formatting. It is a useful companion for BAMS students, teachers, clinicians and scholars studying Kaumarbhritya and Kerala’s traditional approach to child health.

Key areas covered include:

• Eleven-fold classification of childhood, from Jatamatra (newborn) to age 12, with age-based treatment, dosage and administration guidelines.
• Preventive and curative care, including Prakaradi-yoga and detailed discussions of 51 types of Visarpa.
• Postnatal care, feeding practices, Rakshakarma, and guidance concerning Garbha, Garbhini, Sutika and the newborn.
• Over 60 Pratyousadha for food-induced disorders.
• Infant-feeding tools such as Shankhamukha yantra and the traditional use of Vacha for cognitive development.
• Mantra-chikitsa, Dhupana, Lepa, and disease concepts such as Raktastambha and Raktashuddhi.