Senarathne, U.R.S.R.K; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2021)
Kwatha is one of the basic preparations among Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana described in Ayurveda. Kashaya is the well-known term to be found in the Sri Lankan Indigenous medical System. Kashaya has been ...
Hapuarachchi, S.D.; De Silva, K.D.W.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Perera, P.K.(World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020)
Sihin Midi (Premna integrifolia, Family - Verbenaceae) is an important medicinal plant and its barks of the root is used for the treatment of obesity and ...
Mudannayaka, D.K.; Jayawardhane, R.S.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2023)
Guggul is a plant exudate used in Ayurveda system of medicine which have high medicinal value. Guggul cannot be used directly as a medicine due to high amount of external impurities which leads to toxic effect on human ...
Buwanekabahu, I.P.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2023)
Kithul Jaggery a unique unrefined sugar derived from the sap of the Kithul palm (Caryota Urens) in Sri Lanka. It is widely distributed palm in Asia, which is recognized for its smooth cylindrical trunk, large crown-like ...
Senarathne, U.R.S.R.K; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2021)
Kwatha is one of the basic preparations among Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana described in Ayurveda. Kashaya is the well-known term to be found in the Sri Lankan Indigenous medical System. Kashaya has been ...
Hapuarachchi, S.D.; De Silva, K.D.W.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Perera, P.K.(World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020)
Sihin Midi (Premna integrifolia, Family - Verbenaceae) is an important medicinal plant and its barks of the root is used for the treatment of obesity and ...
Mudannayaka, D.K.; Jayawardhane, R.S.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2023)
Guggul is a plant exudate used in Ayurveda system of medicine which have high medicinal value. Guggul cannot be used directly as a medicine due to high amount of external impurities which leads to toxic effect on human ...
Buwanekabahu, I.P.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2023)
Kithul Jaggery a unique unrefined sugar derived from the sap of the Kithul palm (Caryota Urens) in Sri Lanka. It is widely distributed palm in Asia, which is recognized for its smooth cylindrical trunk, large crown-like ...
Rathnasiri, S.D.M.P.; Prashantha, M.A.B.; Godakumbura, P.I.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2024)
“Paspanguwa” is a combination of five ingredients including Zingiber officinale, Solanum xanthocarpum, Coriandrum sativum, Coscinium fenestratum and Hedyotis corymbosa. In this study selected chemical and physical parameter ...
Ekanayake, E.M.I.G.M.; Prashantha, M.A.B.; Godakumbura, P.I.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2024)
Vathagajendrasingha vati is an important polyherbo-mineral formulation that deals under Rasa shastra. It is used to prevent Amavata and severe stages of Paralysis. This drug contains plant-based and mineral-based ingredients. ...
Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Paranagama, P.A.; Ranasinghe, S.(Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo., 2021)
Ayurveda pharmaceutics deal with herbal, mineral and animal materials. Description of mineral materials and their preparation are described in a special branch of Ayurveda pharmaceutics, Rasa shastra. It mainly deals with ...
Dushmantha, W.K.T.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 2021)
SARS-CoV-2 or the COVID-19 spread around the world and was declared an epidemic. At
present specific drugs or vaccines are not available and patients are treated on the basis of
symptoms management. Traditional health ...
Child is the father of man. Child today governs the world tomorrow.
Overall health of the children decides nations to come. Children’s
health is a decisive contributory factor of the future. Betterment of the
country ...
Ayurveda is mainly focused on preventive and
curative aspects of health. Ratharoga/ Rathagaya is
a disease that commonly occurs within infants and
children, which can correlate with the Charmadala
in Ayurveda and atopic ...
Samarakoon, S.M.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.A.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.(Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga, 2019)
The present study is a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Mahapasmul Decoction (MD) on Sthaulya (Overweight and Obesity). Diagnosed patients (30) were selected from Ayurveda Teaching Hospital at Borella, Sri Lanka ...
Molligoda, S.P.; Sooriyaarachchi, B.S.M.M.(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2021)
This research article concerning the critical compilation of the
translation methodology used by Ariyadasa Kumarasinghe in the
provision of a Sinhala commentary of the Caraka Samhita. Mainly this
research is comprises ...
Jayawardhana, B.J.G.; Molligoda, S.P.(Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine (SLJIM), University of Colombo, 2020)
This review article contributes to clarify physical and
chemical properties of termite mound clay (Humbas
meti) and potter wasp nest clay (Kumbal meti) which are
traditionally used medicaments in Sri Lanka. Clay ...
Silva, P.A.S.N.; Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S.; Molligoda, S.P.(Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2016)
Though its main aim is directed towards attaining Nibbana, Buddhist teachings had given
great importance to the wellbeing of the individual. Medicine was included among the
four main requisites of a noble life. Aim of ...
Molligoda, S.P.; Madushani, G.H.; Jayangani, R.M.M.; Hewageegana, S.P.(GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023)
Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk, family: Asteraceae (Bhringaraja) is traditionally used in medicaments in Asian countries including Sri Lanka. Pharmaceutical products containing Eclipta alba (E.alba) have been used for different ...
Molligoda, S.P.; Thiripuranathar, G.; Rathnayaka, R.L.Y.U.; Arachchi, K.R.A.; Aththanayaka, A.M.S.(Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2023)
Ayurvedic and traditional oils play a major role in internal and external treatment for
numerous diseases as well as wellness in Ayurveda. Ayurveda studies have gifted
thousands of oil recipes with dynamic applications. ...
Manohara, M.G.R.K.; Sandunika, A.G.G.; Molligoda, S.P.(Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, 2023)
Sarartha Sangrahaya (SS), the first medical book with a scientific basis, written after king Ravana's era in Sri Lanka, is a medical treatise written by King Buddhadasa. (362-409 AD). It has mentioned diagnosis of diseases, ...
Munasinghe, G.M.A.L.P.; Madushani, G.W.H.; Molligoda, S.P.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023)
This review article contributes to clarifying the pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba (Bhringarāja) which is traditionally used in medicaments in so many countries such as Sri Lanka, India, China, Brazil, Thailand, ...
Weerasekera, K.R.; Hewageegana, H.G.S.; Gunarathna, E.D.T.P.; Molligoda, S.P.(GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023)
Sri Lankan traditional system of medicine has many internal and external treatment procedures for diseases practiced
for many decades. In this system, traditional physicians apply oils to the head with internal treatments ...