Herbs for Intestinal Worms

3 Sri Lankan medicinal plants traditionally used for this purpose. Open a herb to see its Sinhala, English and botanical names, the parts used, how it is prepared, the research behind it and safety notes.

Use with care: Traditional use does not prove that a herb works or that it is safe for you. Talk to a doctor or a registered Ayurveda practitioner before using herbs to treat a condition, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medicines, or treating a child. Read our disclaimer

Leaves

Erabadu (Erythrina variegata): The Red Flower of the Sinhala New Year

(Erythrina variegata)

Erabadu (Erythrina variegata) keeps a calendar. Its scarlet flowers open as April arrives, alongside

Leaves

Kuppameniya (Acalypha indica): The Cat's Weed, and a Serious Warning

(Acalypha indica)

Kuppameniya (Acalypha indica) is known to most Sri Lankans for something charming: cats dig up its r

Leaves

Gaslabu (Carica papaya): What Papaya Leaf Can and Cannot Do for Dengue

(Carica papaya)

Almost every Sri Lankan home garden has a gaslabu, or papol, tree (Carica papaya): a tall, unbranche

Other uses

Digestion (42) Coughs and Colds (22) Skin Conditions (22) Blood Sugar and Diabetes (18) Fever (16) Urinary and Kidney Health (16) Cooling the Body (14) Joint Pain and Arthritis (13) Wound Healing (12) Sleep and Stress (9) Immunity (8) Diarrhoea (8) Oral and Dental Health (8) Constipation (7) Cholesterol and Heart Health (7) Hair Care (7) Liver Health (6) Asthma and Breathing (5) Women's Health (4) Inflammation and Swelling (4) Memory and Brain Health (4) Eye Health (4) Weight Management (3) Piles (Haemorrhoids) (3)