Herb Library

Browse our comprehensive collection of traditional medicinal plants and herbal remedies.

Kinihiriya (Buttercup Tree): The Golden Flower for Cooling and Digestion (Cochlospermum religiosum) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Flowers

Kinihiriya (Buttercup Tree): The Golden Flower for Cooling and Digestion

(Cochlospermum religiosum)

Botanical and Cultural Overview Kinihiriya (Cochlospermum religiosum), commonly known in English as

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Rathnithul (Indian Leadwort): The Fiery Root for Rheumatism and Digestion (Plumbago indica) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Roots & Rhizomes

Rathnithul (Indian Leadwort): The Fiery Root for Rheumatism and Digestion

(Plumbago indica)

Botanical and Cultural Overview Rathnithul (Plumbago indica, previously known as Plumbago rosea), c

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Cardamom (Enasal): The Queen of Spices for Digestion (Elettaria cardamomum) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Fruits & Seeds

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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Nutmeg (Sadikka): The Aromatic Calming Nut (Myristica fragrans) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Fruits & Seeds

Nutmeg (Sadikka): The Aromatic Calming Nut

(Myristica fragrans)

Introduction to Nutmeg (Sadikka) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), known as "Sadikka" in Sinhala, is a f

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Lemongrass (Sera): The Citrusy Herb for Immunity (Cymbopogon citratus) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Leaves

Lemongrass (Sera): The Citrusy Herb for Immunity

(Cymbopogon citratus)

Introduction to Lemongrass (Sera) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), known locally as "Sera," is a t

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The Incredible Healing Power of Neem Leaves (Kohomba) (Azadirachta indica) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Leaves

The Incredible Healing Power of Neem Leaves (Kohomba)

(Azadirachta indica)

Introduction to Neem (Kohomba) Neem (Azadirachta indica), locally known as "Kohomba" in Sri Lanka,

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Gotukola: The Herb of Longevity and Brain Health (Centella asiatica) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Leaves

Gotukola: The Herb of Longevity and Brain Health

(Centella asiatica)

Introduction to Gotukola Gotukola (Centella asiatica), belonging to the Apiaceae family, is a small

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Mukunuwenna: The Cooling Herb for Eye Health (Alternanthera sessilis) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Leaves

Mukunuwenna: The Cooling Herb for Eye Health

(Alternanthera sessilis)

Introduction to Mukunuwenna Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis) is a rapidly growing, prostrate, a

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Karapincha (Curry Leaves): The Heart-Healthy Flavor Enhancer (Murraya koenigii) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Leaves

Karapincha (Curry Leaves): The Heart-Healthy Flavor Enhancer

(Murraya koenigii)

Introduction to Karapincha Karapincha (Murraya koenigii), commonly known across the globe as Curry

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Maduru Thala (Holy Basil): The Ultimate Immunity Booster (Ocimum tenuiflorum) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Leaves

Maduru Thala (Holy Basil): The Ultimate Immunity Booster

(Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Introduction to Maduru Thala Maduru Thala (Ocimum tenuiflorum), known universally as Holy Basil or

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Inguru (Ginger): The Universal Medicine (Zingiber officinale) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Roots & Rhizomes

Inguru (Ginger): The Universal Medicine

(Zingiber officinale)

Introduction to Inguru Inguru (Zingiber officinale), globally known as Ginger, is a flowering plant

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Kaha (Turmeric): The Golden Spice of Life (Curcuma longa) - Sri Lankan medicinal plant
Roots & Rhizomes

Kaha (Turmeric): The Golden Spice of Life

(Curcuma longa)

Introduction to Kaha Kaha (Curcuma longa), or Turmeric, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant

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