Herb Library
Browse our comprehensive collection of traditional medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
Heen Bovitiya (Osbeckia octandra): Sri Lanka's Traditional Liver Herb
(Osbeckia octandra)
Heen bovitiya (Osbeckia octandra) is a plant with an unusually specific reputation. Where many herbs
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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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Rath Handun (Red Sandalwood): The Vibrant Wood for Flawless Skin
(Pterocarpus santalinus)
Introduction to Red Sandalwood (Rath Handun) Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus), locally referr
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Sudu Handun (White Sandalwood): The Cooling Wood for Skin and Mind
(Santalum album)
Introduction to White Sandalwood (Sudu Handun) White Sandalwood (Santalum album), known locally as "
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Kapparawalliya (Indian Borage): The Pungent Leaf for Coughs and Colds
(Plectranthus amboinicus)
Introduction to Kapparawalliya Kapparawalliya (Plectranthus amboinicus), often known in English as I
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Munamal (Spanish Cherry): The Astringent Flower for Dental Health
(Mimusops elengi)
Introduction to Munamal Munamal (Mimusops elengi), often referred to as the Spanish Cherry or Bullet
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Akkapana (Life Plant): The Miracle Leaf for Kidney Stones
(Kalanchoe pinnata)
Botanical and Cultural Overview Akkapana (Kalanchoe pinnata), commonly known as the Miracle Leaf, Li
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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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Ceylon Cinnamon (Kurundu): The True Spice of Health
(Cinnamomum verum)
Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), often referred to as "True Cinnamon," is native to Sri Lanka and
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Monarakudumbiya: The Ultimate Liver Detoxifier
(Vernonia cinerea)
Monarakudumbiya (Vernonia cinerea) is a small, ubiquitous weed found across Sri Lanka, easily identi
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Erabadu: The New Year Leaf for Cleansing
(Erythrina variegata)
Erabadu (Erythrina variegata) is a striking deciduous tree famous for its vibrant red flowers that b
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