Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Ayurvedic tradition features a rich variety of medicinal plants used for centuries. Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of Ayurvedic medicine, drawing on its indigenous knowledge and a variety of medicinal plants. Here are some notable Ayurvedic medicinal plants found in Sri Lanka:
Tamarindus indica; සියඹලා
Ayurvedic medicine has shown that Tamarind(Tamarindus indica), also known by its botanical name Tamarindus indica, belongs to the genus Fabaceae and is very beneficial to the human body. There is no definite idea of the origin of this plant and it is said that the Greeks and Egyptians used the Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) plant between the 4th and 5th centuries BC. Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) is also said to have been used in India. This is due to the fact that the scientific name of Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) has been added to the indica. However, this plant grows as a large plant and can grow up to 80 feet in height. The seeds of this plant with clusters of yellow flowers are located in spiral spikes. The pods have a brown fleshy part with a sweet-sour taste. The flesh is also commonly used as a fruit and as a seasoning.
The chemical composition of Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) is made up of a number of essential nutrients that the human body needs. Contains Fiber, Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Minerals, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acetic Acid, Gluten and Pectin, Sugar, Albumidoids . Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) is also a beneficial medicine for various ailments of the body.
Medicinal use of Tamarindus indica:
The fibrous nature of Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) facilitates digestion. These fibers help to better protect the inner part of the large intestine and help the body absorb bile and salts better. It facilitates digestion and controls constipation.
The various acids and chemical compounds present in Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) work well in the body and destroy cancer cells. The volatile nature of Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) also causes cancer.
For this, it is advisable to drink green tea made from Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) leaves. This drink is also suitable for relieving viral fever
specially in case of throat infections, it is better to rinse the throat with lukewarm water. It is also beneficial to drink boiled water for oral infections.
Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) has the ability to control the rising sugar level in the body. Accordingly, eating Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) will control the increase in blood sugar level immediately.
It is advisable to take Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) as an antidote to various toxins in the body. Accordingly, Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) bone meal is used to cut down on toxins caused by insect bites. It is also advisable to give Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) juice to drink. Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) also has the ability to kill toxins in the body of drug addicts.
The juice obtained by dissolving ripe Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) in water and dissolving the powder prepared using sugar, cloves, cardamom, mint and cinnamon will reduce the appetite and increase the appetite.
Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) is a good remedy for arthritis including swelling of the hands and feet, joints and bones. Tamarind(Tamarindus indica) leaf juice is suitable for application on swollen areas.
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Acronychia pedunculata -
Beli
Aegle marmelos -
Bakmi
Nauclea orientalis -
Bangwel-geta
Coscinium fenestratum -
Bukinda /Walkinda
Tinospora malabarica -
Bu- kobbe
Allophylus cobbe -
Dodan –kaha
Memecylon capitellatum -
Diyamitta
Cissampelos pareira -
Embul dodan
Citrus aurantium -
Gas nidikumba
Biophytun reinward -
Hintambala
Carmona microphylla -
Goraka
Garcinia cambogia -
Karapincha
Murraya koenigii -
Keppetiya
Croton laccifer -
Kohomba
Azadirachta indica -
Kotikan-bevila
Sida alba -
Kudumiris (Forest paper)
Toddlia asiatica -
Kurundu
Cinnamomum zeylanicum -
Mahakaramba
Carissa carandas -
Muna mal
Mimusops elengi -
Nelli
Phyltanthus emblica -
Puwak
Areca catechu -
Rath mal
Ixora coccinea -
Eepatta / Ruk - anguna
Alangium salviifolium -
Siyambala
Tamarindus indica -
Walangasal / Wal-embilla
Embelia ribes -
Wal Karapincha
Micromelum ceylanicum -
Welangiriya
Paramignya monophylla
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