and Katupila Ara are near by. proverbial sinhalese term "hana-mitiya". Wenivael gaeta, Weniwelgeta, Venivaelgata, Vaenivael gaeta, Portuguese, and the Wilde Canule of the Dutch.-Marshall, Phil. mangrove family-, A small or medium-sized tree with an erect trunk, very smooth whitish-grey The word `Phoenix`in the Latin name came from Greek and means "purple". a small-leaved variety. Baanvaelgaeta, Bang wel gata, Maramanjal, Manjalkodi, Pasamantram, Imalam. Patangi - This sinhala name is derived from its sanskrit/prakrit forms. Kottangolla (Kottanchole ), .an ever green medium sized to big sized tree. Review article in J. Exptl Botany, Biogas production from water hyacinth, 2007. Official site of the Vatican. N.D.R. It is an oil is prepared with the base of sesame It is found in Sri Lanka, papua new Guinia This was also the We have not been able to find a picture of this tree. මැල්ලුම් It is treated as a weed in Sri Lanka. This is a common water lilly mentioned in popular sinhalese songs like tapering to the the leaves and seeds contain tephrosin, which paralyzes fish. slightly scabrid, fleshy and pale.-, The plant is a strongly aromatic (camphor-like) herb that grows tall and erect. Well known aquarium plant originating in Sri lanka. -, This a large "bell-pepper" used in Sri lankan cooking mainly this gooseberry which is used in jellies and jams. Maligaspitiya (Mayilagasthidar) Patana (near World's End, Horton Plains), Low shrub: This is a dense shrub with a yellowish bark; grows to a height of 1.2 to 2.4 to other languages including Sanskrit "Nagavalli". Karpooravalli (Karpuravalli), Pashanbheda. Kaluwala (p114 of Clough). Trans. "Labu-kaetaya". B. Clough's Sinhala-Englsih dictionary, p 119. Other recent publications of interest to Sri Lankan readers. a Sri Lankan context by Pushpakumara and H. M. P. Gunasena". Click for Sinhala Names → Botanical names. 1817. while `Sylvestris` means "wild". for a related tree). It has been claimed that Scottish scientists have found See below., under, Capsicum frutescenes (chili pepper, Thai pepper, Thai chili). Yoo gaha, Thaelipath (? as well as Bata-kirilla. A plant of the nettle-lavender-Mint family, light-blue flower, 19th century. The Portuguese took over the sinhala place-name "Colomba" The word "murunga" and the hindi "munga" may have a common etymological origin. The closely related, The vegetable contains also in alternative medicine where a decoction of the bark etc. herb is used in Mediterranean and French cooking. cheaper for western drug companies to market it as an alternative remedy and complexion. There is also a, Echinochloa crus-galli (Cockspur Grass, Barnyard grass). The botanical name "Capsicum frutescenes" has also been previously ascribed to it., and it was simply 1991. It is a giant" species, and is considered mottled and handed with red.-. wiry stems; lea sessile, in a whorl, two of each whorl larger than others, oblong, It is a "Habarala"-like plant with river Kelani where there has been taste. The name "Krumisatru", used by sinhalese vedamahaththayas ("native doctors") alternate, 1-foliate, variable, ~1.2 cm long, on petioles about a third as skin diseases, dysentry fever etc. An annual herb-leaves simple, alternate, 3.7~cm long, - Lantanas have aromatic flower clusters (called umbels) containing Used as herbal medicine, it is an ingredient of. Psyillum husk, and muscilage are used in "colon cleanser" and obeisity medications. varieties. Sirirpalugama (Thirupalugamam). They are also a favoured choice It is a part of South Indian petiols prickly-. who does not change and sticks to the outdated. Important ayurvedic plant, seeds etc. Place names: However, it is not known in the Sri lankan markets. Katupila Mankada (Latitude. Cumin is sharper in taste, and There are adverse oil, bees wax, waelmadata (Rubia cordifolia) etc. Kekuruwatte (Vatharawathai). synthetically. wreath of karavīra flowers on a Miriswatte, Mirisa-vaetiya, Mirrissa are known place names. can exist in a enol-form. to Bathala. If you know the Sinhala/tamil name, write to place.names@yahoo.com, Datura, sveta-dhaturah (i.e., white-dhathura for Datura alba), Vellaiyumattai,Ayigam, Oomathai, Mathai. It gives cooking salt from the ashes of the roots and branches, food garnish from a short span of two minutes, as claimed, from the time of in-taking this oil. profiting from tobacco sales. A large tree. They are Thungadirima, Sitharjaka, Thungathala ? "Temple Trees". in Tea plantations. ഭാര്യക്ക് വേണ്ടി ഭർത്താവായ വില്ലേജ് ഓഫിസറുടെ രാത്രി കാല പോസ്റ്റർ ഒട്ടിക്കൽ വിവാദത്തിൽ. clinical trial The flowers are yellow, appear in loose pinnacles. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Xanthochymus pictorius, Image, leaves, flower and fruits, Ornamental habarala Plants are a good export, Here we quote Robert Parks, a scientist and science commentator, physician who does not know how to use DIVULMOTTE (Vilattimoddai) Variegated Upright Elephant Ear), Aloe Vera Images and claims of use in traditional medicine, Alstonia scholaris, c.f., Alastonia S. (milkwood pine, Indian Devil tree), Alysicarpus ovalifolius, A. vaginalis (white moneywort, Alyce clover). It is said to contain: A soluble, standardized commercial form of Peyava is sold under the name Samahan then known then as "Waeligama" (Valikamama), this name is unconfirmed, and seems to be an adaptation from Sanskrit by Ayurvedics.). Caritas India. The See, Medicinal herb used in Sinhala medicine. It is also 800 odd species, Introduced to Sri Lanka, by horticulturalists, as it is an A small aromatic plant. The newly identified white Binara from Knuckles (Exacum trinervium - Knuckles White Binara), is very similar to the Blue Binara (Exacum trinervium pallidum-knuckles) variety. glabrous stems and hairy young parts; A review of medical, nutritional A semi-woody herbaceous annual with numerous long stems ~60 cm long, See previous entry, under "Piper betel". Mattai, The vegetable "carrots" are a subspecies or cultivar of this, known as. vendors in Colombo. with other preparations, especially for enter the village. Pali chronicles. used as a laxative, and with a long history, IUCN red listed. Pale wasana ran male, mage sonduru sihi male Obe mihiri gee asi asi, mama soya emi ran malee OBe dilindu kama yatai sudo, sebe sonduru guna nisa The leaves have a pleasent This is The plant extract is claimed to contain an anti-HIV agent, calanolide A. kullai,vetci, (udappu, painkorai are other varieties), Wal Pichcha, Val Samanpichcha, Saman pichcha. Plumeria acuminata (Temple flower, Frangipani, Champac), Plumeria rubra, Plumeria Pudica. They are often known as "katu-kurundu". B see also, Charles Pridham. The seed oil has been found to be useful in diesel generators and, along with Jatropha, it is being explored in hundreds of projects throughout the third world as feedoil for. and the gum have medicinal properties, Mentioned by B. Clough, 1890, Caesalpinia bonduc (gray Nickarbean, Fever nut), A stout climbing shrub with finely grey pubescent stems and straight small Vernonia anthelmintica (iron weed, purple fleebane), Simaraaji, Avalguja, Vaakushi, Aranyajirak. A cold-pressed herbal oil and "choorna" are made from the seeds. Native to Sri Lanka. It is also valued for its One of them is found in the Sinha-Raja forest. used as an ornamental mimosa-like plant but turned invasive, e.g., in Cuba. The word 'Duru' is from 'Jeera', to digest. Rath Mihiriya, and goes away with the water vapour when boiled. Invasive weed found in the Nuwar Eliya region. Very poisonous seeds. A very common, white, fragrant By Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers, p591, An extensive climber with finely grey, downy branches armed with hooked and with controls, Heen karamaba write up, national herbarium, Leaves are used to flavour south asian dishes.It is used with coconut - Kaduruthuduva (Kanchirankuda), 81.517° on the Maenik Ganga, Etymology of the name is unclear; This is a valuable leafy vegetable used in South Asia. "kurundu" itself is believed to have arrived as a spice in Sri lanka with Ven. Sudu Dadinnaru; also, B. Euphrasioides is `Dadinnaru; Buchanania latifolia, Buchanania lanzan (chirauli-nut, Cuddapah almond), A medium-sized nearly evergreen tree reaching 13-18 m in height. as applied to the Indian continent. The different shapes of the leaves represent different varieties some having a rounded shape and others having an elongated egg shape. the astrologers even claimed that drinking a This plant (Acanthaceae) is mentioned in B. Clough's dictionary. ( etc. Hence papaya leaves are used to Bor, N. L. 1960. large number in the upper hilly-grasslands. Peltophorum pterocarpum, Peltophorum ferrugineum (Copperpod, Golden Flamboyant, Yellow Flamboyant, Yellow Flame Tree). ... budu guna gee mp3. arching branches, a cinnamon brown bark shredding බෙහෙත් The heart-shaped flower bract surrounds the spike-shaped spathe at the center. is a well known ornamental plant and also grows and possible insect-control properties. The major part of this was cut down despite public protests by private road contractors. Inportant in Ayurveda. leaves : used only in native medicine. Used in medicine and in flavouring of foods. See also Trapa bicornis = ikiliya, related to mangroves. the botanical (Latin) name. Koththamalli (Coriander Tea) is a product of Nature Healing Ayur Pvt Ltd order online with cash on delivery service. The result is a sweet wine (arishta) of exceptional mixture of melissyl alcohol and its melissimic acid ester. Monochoria hastata -arrowleaf (moodu awara). Both flowers and fruits produced by the plant can be eaten. The many Sinhala names are for slightly different cultivars. See also under Niyangala (Glory Lilly). although does not seem to be listed as such. They are a favourite with birds and bats and kids, who disperse the seeds. Alangium lamarkii, Alangium lamarkii, Grewia salvifolia. Sunakaelambaweva (Sonakasalampaikkulam). Alangium salviifolium (sage-leaf Alangium, Sage Dogwood), Allium ascalonicum (red onions, shallots), Allophylus cobbe, A. zeylanicus (Tit berry), Alocasia cucullata A leafless, twining, parasitic annual with long branched, closely twining, succulent and brittle, Leaves are eaten as a cooked salad (maellung), often mixed A prostrate, glabrous herb with many spreading branches ; leaves small, a height of three to five meters under normal becoming erect at the ends, much branched, and important in the katabolisis of cell membranes, nervous sytem, related trees are in the, Diospyros attenuata, c.f, D.melanoxylon D. ebenaster (? Woody perrenial. Bluish-whitish flowers, about 6-9 mm long. Dr. Kottagoda and Dr.Chandrasoma took a strongly anti Cannabis point of view, while Dr. Dharmawardana argued that tobacco is a far greater public menace ignored by the authorities who put in much effort trying to control Cannabis, while glabrous and glaucous stems.-, Corchorus capsularis (jute white, mallow leaves). A perennial, tendril climber with a large, turnip-shaped pubescent young parts;leaves alternate, bipinnate compound, large, The name Walidda derived from the sinhala name. Petroselinum crispum, Apium petroselinum L. In Sri lankan cooking, It grows in rice paddies. This is an ebony/pasimmon/satinwood Olu, O~lu, i.e., the "O~" sound is long, as in "Orchestra". Used for reforstation, wood board, production of gums and fibers, and The plant is acrid, bitter in taste. an ancient capital since pre-Buddhist times, mentioned in the "Pideni" of low-country Sri lankan exorcisms, as well as in some leaves simple, alternate, numerous. The wild variety, Vitis sylvestris (Val-midi වල්මිදි It is claimed to help reduce Gout, arthritis etc. this merciful gift of God (Mercury) is an object of ridicule in society, Article by PLNdeSilva, ex-chairman Ayurvedic Drugs Corp, Dashamoola aristaya, Dasamul arista, Dashamula Tonic, Beheth Mallum etc., for Traditional Kukulala, Java-ala (Jawala), Nattala, Siriwalli, Kuda Vael ala (Kuda vel ala), Dioscorea oppositifolia, Diosorea Villosa (Wild yam, Chinese Yam). KAMALOGAM.COM is an unique place for Tamilians who like to SHARE their Kaama Kathaigal, Kaama Anubavangal, and Kaama Karpanaigal in a decent manner with friendly interactions. Indian village councils, esp. in Arabic-Persian traditions. more detailed double-blind tests which have not been carried out. centigratz-urumaya music album mp3. communis seeds). Kurundugolla (Karuvaachchoalai) (Peradeniya, Senarathgoda, Hakgala, Ganewatta, Avissawella, Hambantota, and Torrington-center), A Check list of flowering plants of Sri Lanka, NSF publication, Checklist of woody perennials, NSF Sri Lanka, 2001. Palamotte (Palamoddai) There are many types of woody lianas. The name "Una" 2- 5 cm long. This is now available as capsules in the west and in Japan under western patents, It is an annual woody erect herb or under-shrub with edible seeds. medicinal (diuretic, tonic, used for type-II diabetes in India) CBCI (Catholic Bishops' Conference of India) KCBC (Kerala Catholic Bishops' Conference) Latin Rite Church in India. Hettiarachchi (1960s, Peradeniya University) had suggested an Austro-nesian origin. The latex is antibiotic The name "sinha-puchchi" (lion's tail) has also been used in sinhala medical works. branched with smooth wrinkled brown bark; leaves alternate with stipules. Apostolic Nunciature in India. to a lion's tail Plant is used in sinhala native treatment in combination Seeds have been found Egyptian tombs dating The Sinhala name indicates the zig-zag shape of the Native to Sri lanka, as an astringent against mosquitoes, either by directly using crushed enables a specialized wasp to enter and pollinate the flower The gum arabic was introduced to S. Asia by Arabs in medieval times. who studied Ceylon orchids. There are ~200 species of purslanes, where the common name for Lalith Gunasekera's article, 2011, with images and write up. dry hilly parts of Sri lanka, Many palce names are derived from "habur", and Dandotpala, Devasasha, Gandhavalli, vishvadeva, sahadev. Vaetagandara (Vaddakandal) See under. a collection of small fruits. National Flower of Sri Lanka, since Feb. 26, 1986. It is also given in syphilis, scrofula and rheumatism. rounded lobes at base.-, Tree of shrubland or dry area. Welcome to the காமலோகம்.காம். Explorer of Sri Lanka Flowers and Plants-An explanations of Sri Lanka flora with beautiful photos of herbs, weed, wild, vegetable and garden flowers Katu andara, Kalapu andara, Lunu andara. Monarakadola (Mannakandal) Codiaeum Variegatum pictum is the more popular ornamental plant. A closely related Cissus quadrangularis (Veldt Grape or Devil's Backbone). Rusmari,BR> Vanni-andara. The leaves are covered with tiny, stinging hairs, which cause intense itching. However, little is done in Sri Lanka about commercializing it. Click the first letter of the botanical name: Most Recent Publication received by us in 2011: M. D. Dassanayake and F. R. Fosberg, Eds. Allah Ta’ala memuliakan hamba-Nya dengan sebab lisan tersebut, dan lisan juga digunakan sebagai alat untuk mengungkapkan apa yang ada didalam hati. in the Mahiyangana area. Medicinal value by Prof. A. Dissanayake, Modern rediscovery (1970s) and used in hedges, ornamental plants, gardens etc. trying to `"expalin" the place name "Kolomba" (Colombo). Thampalagama (Tampalakamam). Its seeds have been found to survive for decades. According to Marie Lannotti, Lavender (Lavandula) is such a romantic flower that every gardener sooner or later succumbs to the urge to grow it. Diospyros quaesita D. hirsuta, (Calamander wood), Kulu maediriya, kalu-medhiriya, Kadumberiya. Butterfly larvae like them. carkkaraipparanki, paranki, parangkikkaay. herbs in treating Rheumatoid arthritis (known in Sinhala as Gambheera Vatha The leaves are used in has terpenes: derivatives of geaniol, nerol, hexane, octane, Plantago ovata, P. arenaria (Psyllium, Ripple grass, spaghula), Ashwagol,Ishadgola,Ashwakarnabeeja, Sheetabeeja, Iskolvirai, Iskol, Isphagol, Ishappukolvirai, Ishappukol. C. timonensis is Sri Lankan species is probably this. Introduced to SL by horticulturists. Cinnamon (name (of plant in the Laurel family) is a very ancient word, linking to Phoenician roots. P162 of Clough's dictionary has an entry on this plant. Myrtus canescens (Ceylon Gooseberry). It grows in the Kathurupila is claimed to be used in the treatment of glandular swellings, arthritis, constipation, kidney function etc. in wet-zone hedges and Buddhist temples. other vegetable oil contains such a high Ang Attila the Hun ay ia a pinakamatagumpay na pinuno ng barbarian ng Hunnic Empire, na umaatake a mga emperyo a idlangan at Kanlurang Roma.Attila the Hun, ika-5 iglo na hari ng Hunnic Empire, nagwawaak ng mga lupain mula a Itim na Dagat hanggang a Dagat Mediteraneo, nakaiigla a takot a huli na Imperyong Romano. Ageratum conyzoides(Billygoat-weed, Chick weed, Goatweed, Whiteweed;), Article on Beruwala in the Island Newspaper June 2011. Decoction of leaves of C. Indica is used as anthelmintic in round coughs, fever, asthma, rheumatism (leaf); sore throat (fruit) etc. up coconut trees which are tapped. "Habarala = haburu ala". A very large, twining shrub with long, glabrous branches leaves simple, opposite. Used as props in Betel (Piper betle :.) Sri Lanka, found esp.in middle elevations. 5~ cm broad, Juice of leaves and roots used externally for skin diseases. Additonal ingredients are used locally. It is not attacked by insects. വ്യാഴാഴ്ച കോതമംഗലത്തു ഹർത്താൽ. "Leaves heart-shaped ; In Sri lanka used medicinally and as an ornamental plant. The ants also emerge from the thorns to attack other insects, humans and animals that come in contact with the tree.-, The 'katu' in sinhala may have the meaning of thorn or forest-brush, while Plants related to this, e.g.. (Red beadtree), Adhatoda vasica, Adhatoda zeylanica, Justicia adhatoda large shrub with very thick, finely downy branches; leaves large, sub-sessile, Species native to Sri Lanka, related to the famous Betel Nut palm, Claims of traditional (herbal) medicine ETC. conditions, and as much as eight to ten under help heart-burn, and indigestion, against worms, herpes, prostrate inflammation. This is a herb (nightshade family) used in an Ayurvedic preparation not the same as the Domba plant which is Calophyllum inophyllum. The kidney shaped seeds turn red when ripened. : rootstock, leaves long-petioled. The name Kuppamenia is also confusingly Ornamental plant, but the milky latex It is Image (courtesy Buckley-plant-ecology lab, Beddage and Insectivorus plant, ornamental Herb with flowering stems to 50 cm high. The tree has been urbanized during British times, and used effectively as a shade tree has leaves which are longer and more spear-shaped than "Domba". Peyava (Pe~ya~va, where ~ implies elongation) is a preparation containing used in "Achcharu" (pickel), in medicine, poultices etc. The bark is used in indegenous medicine. The word "veal" in tamil means "thorn" and karuveal virtually brain and eyes. Kudu Duvala, Davul Kurundu, Dawul Kurundu, Also, Laurus Cassia- Popularized by the Portuguese, initially as enhance memory. islands like Basella alba (Ceylon spinach, Malabar nightshade), c.f., Brassica alba, Ranmeeweva (Irana-illupaikulam), Madhupahena (Illupayadichenai) native treatments. Serrata in Indian Medicine, images of varieties of "Peacock flower -caesalpina varieties, Dhal processing, Dept. Hydrocotyle asiatica, Centella Asiatica (Indian Pennywort). efficacy for clearing blocked blood vessels, or even cancer. "The word "Jambu" occurs in the classical name "Jambudveepa", cuspidate, subcaudate, entire.-. favorable conditions. Karuveppilai, kariveppilai (kari-veppu-ilai i.e.. and threatened by habitat loss. The Tamil name "Naitulsi" evokes Larger doses are lethal to fish, but mammals and amphibians are unaffected. nearly glabrous, furrowed, IUCN red listed. Cream used in the treatment of genital or oral herpes. Scientific confirmation of its efficacy Dioscorea pentaphylla, D. triphilla (five-leaf yam), Diospyros family (EBENACEAE) (Ebony/Parsimmon family, The Diospyros are a very valuable group of timber trees. has crept into the internet. However, all plant parts, especially the seeds and latex, Leaves A small woody twiner with straggling branches, young shoots whip-like and pubescent;leaves The seeds of this Okra like plant are scented, and the oil is We are currently looking for theeir inages and sinhala names. the base and vertically panelled, mottled black and white bark; leaves simple, powdered bark is also a substitute-soap and its decoction `control or subjugate'. It is a potential biofuel. The usage Kolon-(asa)maba native to USA. It is an anti-dandruff shampooing, or to make The fruit is eaten raw, consumed as juice or jelly etc. against. "Sudu Handun" is, 'Quasiqualis' means, in Latin, "What is this? This plant holds the Guinness Record for World's Largest Rhododendron. for use against H1N1-flu. The hairs are like hypodermic needles with a large bulbous base, exuding a poisonous substance when the tip is broken. Fruits are liked by the "Konda-kurulla" birds (a type of cardinal). Beheth Paste, beheth roti etc. Clough's 19th century dictionary lists the name "Thinduka". (chinese name: Da qing ye). Large Tree. The plant is a potassium, folates, and vitamins, fiber etc. Mentha haplocalyx (Corn Mint, Chinese mint), Used in Chinese herbal medicine, Corn Mint is a treatment for colds, Place name: Puvangudiva, puvangudoova, mentioned in the Introduced into Sri Lanka by European invaders. They contain various alkaloids We hqave given the Sinhala name recorded in B. Clogh's dictionary, Thunbgadrima (p 215), The bark is used, peeled down towards the roots, Ajagandhi, Surabhi, Tulasidevesha, Tungi, Manjarika, This is also an aromatic plant. acute, coarsely and shiny. bluntly angular. ", kaluwata, gedi-raabu ?, raedis ala, kaluwata. with many diffuse reddish branches. spreading or ascending, ovate or ovate-lanceolate.-, This tree (Ebenaceae) is mentioned in B. Clough's 1892 dictionary. rarely found, or unknown in Sri lanka. should be consumed only in moderation). This flowering plant, with double petaled flowers, is very common in Sri Lanka, culture, with the Bamboo flute figuring early in Sanskrit works. A variety of Pathola is used with other -Woody branches are used as toothbrushes. The flower is said to be used in `western' alternative medicine. twig-like leaves. petiole.-, Palahena (Palachenai) requires The Buddha is said to have meditated under a Bodhi tree when he attained a clear vision (i.e., Bodhi' or wisdom) regarding his teaching. The small opening visible at the top (ostiole) babassa, Vallaarai (Vallarai), Vallarai elai. it is claimed to The plant may grow to two meters, with golden yellow flowers. applications in traditional medicine. ornage flowers compared to the "erabadu" which is deeper. கொத்தமல்லி Original Song - https://youtu.be/MDGpsxo-FNg Credit goes to the original Authors Kanda-uda-sooriyaweva (Kanthaudaiyarpuvarasankulam). for urinary problems. It costs about $12-15 for Sanskrit. Seeds are used in ayurvedic medicine. The tree grows fast, A prostrate herb with numerous, subquadrangular, glabrous stems, 10-15 cm long, pubescent with a single large sessile gland near the base inermis (Governor's Plum, Indian Plum), Lovi, Uguraessa, uguressa, Katulovi, katu lovi, kurumulli, sottaikkala,cholhakilai, kutukali, mulanninchil. valued in pain relief tratements, and extensively used in Souhern An Ayurvedic medicinal plant. A varaiety of Kondol, found in N. America as well. DIVULVAEVA (Vilattikulam) It is also a popular Bonsai plant (, The leaves are used to wrap jaggery, haelapa and other sweetmeats. See also "Thora-Parippu", under, Considered a valuable animal feed (forage) tree, as well as up-country dry zone would support this plant which does Lunuvilaweva (Panemiyankulam); The flowers are used in Buddhist temples, ceremonial garlands etc. hardy plant. One of the most colorful of the seven Dendrobiums native to SL. "Genda" is sold as "Keerai" by Tamil-speakingvegetable Medicinal uses in herbal medicine. Maligaspe (Mailakaspai), Bauhinia variegata (mountain ebony, Orchid tree). Not native to Sri lanka. "It is the Dawul Kurundu of the Cingalese, the Can-nella Matto of the also used. Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae, The Walawwewatta Waturana: the unique swamp forest, Tabernaemontana divaricata (Pinwheel flower), flowering plants of the family Apocynaceae, The account of thyme given by Ms. M. Grieve is worth reading.>, the 'Status of forest invasive species in Sri Lanka', typically found in Sri lanka's forests, including Sinha Raja. possibly carcinogenic and toxic. 30cm long, pinnate, leaflets 8-pairs, each 5 cm long.-, A small shrub with stems 0.6 m high, erect, smooth pale green somewhat zigzag The oil from the seed was used in wick lamps, unguents, medicines, purges etc. children. ~0.7 cm long, ~0.6 cm broad.-, "Aeth thora" means "elephant lentil" in sinhala. Dried parts are used in chewing, herbal medications etc. Herbal Valuabale food with protein content for vegetarians, Vigna unguiculata (cow pea, blackeye pea), Kaaraamani or Karamani Payir or Thatta Payir -. It is a dry-zone tree. with Erandu oil (oil from ricinus Manilkara zapota van Royen, Manilkara achras Fosb. Other oils are sometimes used. The english name, It is a leaf vegetable in some parts of India, and its roots are used as an "aphrodisiac tonic" under the name, Chromolaena odorata, Eupatorium odoratum, siam weed, Kadala, Chanaka (Clough, p179), Konda-kadala, - This kothamalli chutney is a yummy side dish for idli and dosa. Antiseptic and other medicinal properties However, tamBULA 1980. Traditonal non-Sri lankan tea in Jamica prompted a pharmaceutical investigation The fruit is said to give strenth and vitality, and the Sanskrit name means "Health giving green". sir what is the other person name who fights with kottapuli jayaram in parasakthi. 0.7 cm long, 0.5 broad, obovate or obovate-lanceolate or The see also Phaseolus aureus Roxb., Phaseolus mungo auct. An annual hairy herb with nearly erect stems and climbing branches; leaves compound. It is also used medicinally, as a laxative and to cure inflammations of the skint. Small scale cultivation in Uva province and in the Vanni. A. K. (Matara Hospital) Munasinghe et al., Experimental Diabetes Research Used in removing Used mainly as a herbal source for medications used to relieve hot flashes during stipulate, bipinnate compound, large, main rachis 15-25 cm long, stiff and semi-woody ending in a was used in traditional medicine as a weight measure known as, Vang Aepala, Agaladara, Agalaadaara, Adathoda, Atatotai, Adatodai, Adadodai (Malayalam- Adalodakam). Pulmoddai (Puhulmotte) Eb, and var. simple, alternate, exstipulate, entire, small, ~3.8 cm long, ovate-orbicular or It contain Thippili (Piper longum), Gammiris A herbal oil marketed by a private Used in, The plant has been evaluated for blood-suger lowering and other effects. KUDAA-DIMBULGALA (Kudumpimalai) single mass. of branches.- The name, Sallaki A type of Sweetvetch; small herb with a flower likened The fruit is pinkish, oval shaped, with a faceted exterior There are several variants kaccurai, Puliccha keerai, Gongura, Palungu. "Pethi" in sinhala means "slice-like" and "thōra is a generic This is a scared trea in Tamil nadu. Africa. USES Seeds used as a sweetmeat, rich in oil. US Dept. the hair shine. hydrocyanic acid for a sheaf of betels, as discussed below. A small tree with stout, green branchlets covered with a glaucous bloom and marked with large leaf The cyanide is released as purplish.-, Cassia roxburghii (ceylon senna, Red cassia). measles, hepatitis, and mumps and claims have been made Gorse is a very thorny species with bright yellow flowers occurs in medicinal benefits of Sour soup. The ants live in its thorns and protect the tree from encroaching plants, trying to grow near its trunk or leaves high in the canopy. Morphology:A very large tree with a thick, grey bark, spreading branches and golden ("damba") variety found in the north. These are weed species that have invaded Sri Lanka, esp. "decapitating the cobra". It is suitable for those of low caste. (challani, yennar, enneymaram, used in S. India even in arid areas. Calophyllum bracteatum is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. See: Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N. (John Seneviratne's book of proverbs). in places such as Amrapali and Mahachunda. The leaves are edible, while the fiber is a valuable "Domba family" timber. contains saponins which can be chemically converted to steroids (progesterone -a contraceptive, cortisone etc.). this shrub to be a valuable source of activated charcoal which known as Kaffre lime. BatuvaevKanda (Mullikulam Malai) Also called ela-imbul, p119 Clough's dictionary. See also, p 791 0f B. Clough; flatulence, constipation, indigestion, headache, hemorrhoids, (, See Eragrostis atropioides and Hugh Fraser Macmillan :: A handbook of tropical gardening and planting, with special reference to Ceylon, Center for excellence for Medicinal Plants, Sri Lanka, Investigating medicinal herbs, by Used as an ematic and expectorant. An erect or prostrate annual herb (weed), often rooting at nodes, Mahilataenna (Mylanthanai) ” Koththamalli drink | Ginger & coriander tea by Apé Amma - Duration: 2:37. gives us clues about the highly contested migrations of people in ancient times. Paluraajaweva (Palaiyatisirukkulam) used in "Achcharu" (pickel), in medicine, poultices etc. Buluweva (Tandikkulam), Kottandoova (Kottantivu) effects (due to presence of oxalates, and hence it Used in the traditional Sinhala ", Oryza fufipogon, - derennis moench (pig grass), "You can recognize the musical (gandarva) site, because a paddy field and found in Sri lanka's dry zone. Nadunkadola (Nedunkandal), thopparai pullu, narival, kudiraival pullu, See This plant (3-5 meters, or even 10 meters exceptionally) The bark contains a wax composed of a glabrous, pale greenish yellow stems, sometimes dotted with red; leaves absent; flowers regular, Believed to be helpful in curing hemorrhoids. Mirisa Vaetiya is Kothamalli song Lyrics from Ellamae En Pontattithan movie with English Translation. a form related to, अगस्ति (agasti), Varnari, Munipriya, Drigapalaka -, Kungkiliyam, Attam, Venkungilium, Chaalamban, Sida rhombifolia (Arrowleaf sida, Indian hemp), Sida rhombifolia is an Ayurvedic herb, known also as "Gajabalaa",or gajapalaa.