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Sri Lanka’s herbs for everyday use
This is part of our series on using Sri Lanka’s herbs for everyday use for better health. We will be using diverse books and advice from indigenous doctors for this series. For the first weeks, until we complete much of the book, we will focus on the publication Hela Weda Athpotha authored by Ayurveda Shasthri, Ayurveda Doctor Palitha Shri Gagana Arachchige and published by Dilmah Conservation.
We now feature easy to administer home remedies for minor ailments mentioned in the book under the theme Ath Beheth Manjusawa.
Below is the continuing series of cures that could be prepared and administered for minor ailments prior to seeking medical treatment.
Sarva Vishadhi Thailaya
To be obtained from an Ayurveda/Traditional medicine pharmacy. Used as treatment for stings such as caused by hornets and also as cures for boils and poisonous conditions caused by sharp objects.
Manner of use: Applying to the necessary locations.
The above Sarva Vishadhi Thailaya can also be used for tonsillitis, earache and headache.
Manner of use: Applying to the necessary locations after heating the oil.
Visarpa hara thailaya
Used as treatment for: skin irritations, boils that scratch
Manner of use:
Applying to the necessary locations
Pinda Thailaya
Used as treatment for: cracked skin on the soles of feet, peeling of skin, burning of skin, boils.
Manner of use: Wash the infected location with water boiled in Kohomba and Turmeric and apply the oil.
The above Pinda Thailaya can also be used for easing burning sensations that are accompanied by pain.
Manner of use: Application to the necessary location
Neeladhi Thailaya
Used as treatment for: Hairfall, burning sensation, twisting of muscles
Manner of use: Application to the necessary location
Seethodaka Thailaya
Used as treatment for: Scratches, new wounds, clean wounds without pus, for burn related injuries.
Manner of use: Application to the necessary location
Siddhartha Thailaya
Used as treatment for: Chest pains, asthma related ailments, cough as well as pains in the body caused by Vatha dosha
(To be continued..)
