Sanskrit language is an explosive source of knowledge of fundamentals of Ayurveda, while English language offers distinctive benefits to the present day Ayurveda scholar. Both Sanskrit and English languages are incorporated ...

Phyllanthus niruri Linn is a small, erect annual herb belonging to the family of Euphobiaceae. It is widely distributed in Asia and used in the treatment of jaundice, asthma, hepatitis, diabetes, fever caused by malaria. ...

The curry leaf tree is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Andaman Islands. The use of curry leaves is described in early Tamil literature dating back to the 1st to 4th centuries AD. Its use is also mentioned ...

Nirgundi is botanically known as Vitex nigundo. According to all classical texts, it is a reputed medicinal plant used for various preparations prescribed for different disease conditions. The leaves are specially reputed ...

Tamil ola leaves manuscripts are available among traditional physicians all over the country. The number of ola leaves in one`s possession is an indicator of traditional physician`s reputation. Many of these Tamil and ...

Among the books written on Sri Lankan traditional medicine, Vatika prakaranaya or Behet guli kalka pota is considered to be of utmost importance. In 1879 this book was written by Dr. Eleperuma Achchige don Sadiris de Alwis ...