Herbals in Sri Lanka

Herbal medicine or ayurveda is referred as alternative medicine. The indigenous practice of curing ailments with herbal plants has started in Sri Lanka centuries back. The Ayurvedic tradition of Sri Lanka follows science of Unani medicine of Arabian countries and Siddha system of India. Desheeya Chikitsa - a traditional practice of ayurveda in Sri Lanka is still observed. Generally, the science of ayurvedic or herbal treatment is handed over from one generation to another for centuries. Sarartha Sangrahaya is an important book that is followed by physicians for herbal treatments.
In herbal treatments, plants with therapeutic value are used. Herbal treatments not only cure ailments but it also helps in promoting health and rejuvenating the body. For preparing herbal medicines, leaves, roots, bark, seeds of plants etc are used. Some of the plants that are used in herbal medicines in Sri Lanka are Inguru, Kalanduru, Beli, Kohomba, Pila, Bevila etc. One of the traditional drinks of Sri Lanka is its therapeutic herbal tea. Consumption of herbal tea promotes a good living. It is a natural drink devoid of caffeine.
In Sri Lanka there are a number of Ayurvedic health resorts where one can spend an enjoyable vacation and undergo pure herbal treatments. With herbal steam bath, herbal bath, ayurvedic body massage, ayurvedic leg massage, ayurvedic arm massage, head oil application etc one can feel rejuvenated.

08:42 AM Monday September 13th, 2010

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