Ayurvedic and Herbal
In Sri Lanka Ayurveda medicine is based on the country’s centuries old treasure trove of indigenous knowledge base, natural environment and cultural repertory. According to archeological evidence, human civilisation dates back 30,000 years. Cave men of that age domesticated many wild plant varieties and used them for food and medicines.
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Lakpura Kothala Himbutu
Lakpura Kothala Himbutu
Native to Sri Lanka and the Andaman Islands, Kothala Himbutu (Salacia reticulata) is a perennial climbing woody plant. Used mainly in traditional Ayurvedic medicinal practices, the name kothala himbutu is a Sinhalese name that is quite common in our villages. This woody goodness can be boiled with water and consumed as a herbal tea that will help you control your sugar levels that can be harmful to your health.
According to ancient Ayurvedic practices, mostly the bark and the roots of the kothala himbutu tree are used when preparing medicinal concoctions. Other than diabetes treatment, this plant is also ideal for digestion, hepatitis and various skin ailments. The plant boasts of anti obesity effects too. Collected from home gardens without any harmful pesticides, our Lakpura kothala himbutu is neatly packed and delivered right to your doorstep for you to enjoy some hot herbal goodness.