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:
Butea monosperma
Butea monosperma, commonly known as the flame of the forest or dhak, is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Description
- Growth Habit: A medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of 10-15 meters.
- Bark: The tree has a thick, rough bark that is brown to gray in color.
- Leaves: The leaves are trifoliate, with each leaflet being oval-shaped and dark green.
- Flowers: Known for its striking orange-red flowers, which bloom in large clusters and attract pollinators.
- Fruit: Produces flat, elongated pods containing seeds, which mature over time.
Habitat
Butea monosperma thrives in dry, deciduous forests and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and is often found in regions with a distinct dry season.
Uses
This tree is valued for several reasons:
- Cultural Significance: The flowers are often used in festivals and traditional ceremonies.
- Medicinal Uses: Various parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties.
- Timber: The wood is used for making furniture and tools.
- Fodder: Leaves and pods are used as fodder for livestock.
Cultivation
Butea monosperma is easy to cultivate from seeds. It grows best in well-drained soil and requires minimal care once established.
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Ankenda
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 -
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Kurundu
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Mahakaramba
Carissa carandas -
Muna mal
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Nelli
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Puwak
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Rath mal
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Eepatta / Ruk - anguna
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Siyambala
Tamarindus indica -
Walangasal / Wal-embilla
Embelia ribes -
Wal Karapincha
Micromelum ceylanicum -
Welangiriya
Paramignya monophylla
Medicinal Plants of Sri Lanka by Nandana Gunaratne and Jayamali Gunarathna
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