Vaidyan Raman Menon was an important Ayurvedic doctor and writer from Kerala who lived from 1877 to 1965. He is famous for two major works: a detailed commentary on an ancient Ayurvedic text that included his own clinical insights, and a handbook that explained and standardized traditional Kerala therapeutic procedures like oil massage and herbal treatments. His contributions helped make Ayurvedic treatments safer and more consistent by establishing clear methods based on both ancient principles and practical experience.