Herb Library
Browse our comprehensive collection of traditional medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
Showing Herbs in Category: Fruits & Seeds
Thippili (Piper longum): Long Pepper for Digestion and Breathing
(Piper longum)
Thippili (Piper longum) looks like a small grey catkin rather than a pepper, but one taste settles t
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Bulu (Terminalia bellirica): Bahera and the Third Fruit of Triphala
(Terminalia bellirica)
Bulu (Terminalia bellirica) is the least famous member of a famous trio. Where aralu and nelli are w
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Aralu (Terminalia chebula): Haritaki and the Triphala Tradition
(Terminalia chebula)
Aralu (Terminalia chebula) carries an unusual reputation: Tibetan medical texts depict it in the han
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Koththamalli (Coriander): Sri Lanka's Classic Fever and Cold Remedy
(Coriandrum sativum)
If there is one remedy every Sri Lankan household reaches for at the first sign of a fever, it is ko
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Nelli (Indian Gooseberry): The Ultimate Vitamin C Superfruit
(Phyllanthus emblica)
Botanical and Cultural Overview Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica), widely known as Amla or Indian Gooseber
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Mee Tree (Madhuca longifolia): The Ancient Oil of Healing
(Madhuca longifolia)
The Mee Tree (Madhuca longifolia) is a majestic, sacred tree that has sustained traditional Sri Lank
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Godapara: The Ultimate Traditional Remedy for Dandruff and Hair Care
(Dillenia retusa)
Godapara (Dillenia retusa) is an endemic tree to Sri Lanka, easily recognized by its distinctive, fl
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Masan (Indian Jujube): The Vitamin C Powerhouse for Digestion
(Ziziphus mauritiana)
Masan (Ziziphus mauritiana), also known as the Indian Jujube or Ber, is a thorny tree that produces
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Thibbotu (Turkey Berry): The Bitter Berry for Respiratory and Digestive Health
(Solanum torvum)
Botanical and Cultural Overview Thibbotu (Solanum torvum), commonly known as Turkey Berry or Devil'
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Domba (Alexandrian Laurel): The Healing Oil for Skin and Wounds
(Calophyllum inophyllum)
Botanical and Cultural Overview Domba (Calophyllum inophyllum), commonly known in English as the Al
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Jayapala (Purging Croton): The Toxic Laxative Used with Extreme Caution
(Croton tiglium)
Botanical and Cultural Overview Jayapala (Croton tiglium), commonly known in English as Purging Cro
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Cardamom (Enasal): The Queen of Spices for Digestion
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Introduction to Cardamom (Enasal) Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), known locally as "Enasal" in Sri
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