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:
Erythroxylum monogynum
Erythroxylum monogynum is a flowering plant belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family. This species is native to various tropical regions, where it is often found in forests and wooded areas.
Description
- Growth Habit: A small to medium-sized shrub or tree, typically reaching heights of 3-7 meters.
- Bark: The bark is smooth and greyish-brown, providing a striking contrast to the foliage.
- Leaves: The leaves are simple, elliptical to lanceolate, with a glossy surface and prominent veins.
- Flowers: Produces small, white or yellow flowers that are typically fragrant and attract pollinators.
- Fruit: The fruit is a drupe, often red or purple when ripe, containing one or more seeds.
Habitat
Uses
This species is utilized for various purposes:
- Cultural Significance: The plant has traditional uses in some cultures, often in folk medicine.
- Medicinal Uses: Various parts of the plant are used in traditional remedies for their potential health benefits.
- Ecological Role: Serves as a food source for certain wildlife and contributes to local biodiversity.
Cultivation
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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 -
Kudumiris (Forest paper)
Toddlia asiatica -
Kurundu
Cinnamomum zeylanicum -
Mahakaramba
Carissa carandas -
Muna mal
Mimusops elengi -
Nelli
Phyltanthus emblica -
Puwak
Areca catechu -
Rath mal
Ixora coccinea -
Eepatta / Ruk - anguna
Alangium salviifolium -
Siyambala
Tamarindus indica -
Walangasal / Wal-embilla
Embelia ribes -
Wal Karapincha
Micromelum ceylanicum -
Welangiriya
Paramignya monophylla
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