• Determination of drug safety of Ramabana Rasaya in the Sri Lankan herbal industry 

  Lokuthotahewa, U.E.; Paranagama, P.A.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Herbo mineral drugs (Rasaushadhi) play a significant role in traditional Ayurveda medicine. Instant effectiveness due to its particle size, prolonged shelf life, small doses, and extensive therapeutic utility are considered ...
• Concepts of Puta and its usage 

  Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Samarakoon, S.M.S. (Graduate Studies Division, University of Kelaniya, 2014)

  Rasashastra is a branch of Ayurveda pharmaceuticals speacially dealing with the minerals, metals ...
• Comparative Study of Shukthi and Kukkutanda Twak Bhashma 

  Senavirathne, A.M.N.D.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Nallaperuma, D.M. (Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2024)

  Rasa shastra is an important pharmaceutical branch in Ayurveda. Mercury is the main material in Rasa shastra. Other than mercury, different animal materials, minerals, gems, marine- originated materials and some toxic ...
• Comparative study of bhashma prepared by using different marine-originated animal materials 

  Senavirathne, A.M.N.D.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Nallaperuma, D.M. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2024)

  Rasa shastra is a main pharmaceutical branch in Ayurveda. Mercury is the main material in Rasa shastra. Other than mercury, different ...
• Comparative Pharmaceutical And analytical Study of Ayurveda vs Sri Lankan Traditional Method of Kwatha Decotion 

  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 ...

• Determination of drug safety of Ramabana Rasaya in the Sri Lankan herbal industry 

  Lokuthotahewa, U.E.; Paranagama, P.A.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo; Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Herbo mineral drugs (Rasaushadhi) play a significant role in traditional Ayurveda medicine. Instant effectiveness due to its particle size, prolonged shelf life, small doses, and extensive therapeutic utility are considered ...
• Concepts of Puta and its usage 

  Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Samarakoon, S.M.S. (Graduate Studies Division, University of Kelaniya, 2014)

  Rasashastra is a branch of Ayurveda pharmaceuticals speacially dealing with the minerals, metals ...
• Comparative Study of Shukthi and Kukkutanda Twak Bhashma 

  Senavirathne, A.M.N.D.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Nallaperuma, D.M. (Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2024)

  Rasa shastra is an important pharmaceutical branch in Ayurveda. Mercury is the main material in Rasa shastra. Other than mercury, different animal materials, minerals, gems, marine- originated materials and some toxic ...
• Comparative study of bhashma prepared by using different marine-originated animal materials 

  Senavirathne, A.M.N.D.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K.; Nallaperuma, D.M. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2024)

  Rasa shastra is a main pharmaceutical branch in Ayurveda. Mercury is the main material in Rasa shastra. Other than mercury, different ...
• Comparative Pharmaceutical And analytical Study of Ayurveda vs Sri Lankan Traditional Method of Kwatha Decotion 

  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 ...
• Comparative clinical evaluation of Sihin Midi (Premna Intergrifolia linn) decoction and guggulu capsule in Athusthaulya (Obesity) 

  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 ...
• Analytical study of Shodhana Process of Guggul by using different Liquid Media 

  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 ...
• Analytical study of different sample of Kithul Jaggery (prepared by using Caryota Urens) 

  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 ...
• A study of the Chemical Properties of Paspanguwa Decoction and the Raw Materials Collected from Selected Areas 

  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 ...
• A Physico-Chemical Analysis of a Traditional Polyherbo-Mineral Formulation: Vathagajendrasingha Vati and Ingredients 

  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. ...
• A Literature Review On Lokanatha Rasa with special reference to Liver and Spleen Disorders 

  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 ...
• A comprehensive study of COVID-19 pandemic on Ayurveda aspect 

  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 ...
• A Comprehensive Review on Ratha taila for Management of Rathagaya namely Infant/ Childhood Atopic Dermatitis 

  Dushmantha, W.K.T.; Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. (SLJIM, 2021)

  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 ...
• A clinical study on the effect of Mahapasmul decoction on Sthaulya (Overweight and Obesity) 

  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 ...
• Evaluation of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials of Sudarshana Powder 

  Weerakoon, W.A.S.S.; Perera, P.K.; Gunasekera, D.; Suresh, T.S. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018)

  Sudarshana powder (SP) is one of the most effective Ayurveda powder preparations for paediatric febrile conditions. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potentials of SP. ...
• Evaluation of phytochemical, physicochemical parameters and HPTLC fingerprints of different extracts of Nil Aweriya (Indigofera tinctoria L.) leaves grown in Sri Lanka. 

  Hapuarachchi, S.D.; Silva, D.; Kodithuwakku, N.; Perera, P.K. (ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY, 2020)

  The present study was aimed at developing several tools in proper identification, authentication and maintenance of quality control standards of raw materials of I. tinctoria. Leaf extracts were obtained following cold ...
• Efficacy of two Ayurveda Drug Regimens for Uterine Fibroids, a Randomized, Single Blind, Three-Arm, Clinical Trial- Study Protocol 

  Karunagoda, K.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H. (International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2019)

  Uterine fibroids are the most common genital tract tumor in reproductive age women. The main treatment option for fibroid is surgical intervention. Options for medical therapy are currently limited to preoperative reduction ...
• Ethnopharmacological Use and Biological Activities of Tragia involucrata L. 

  Pallie, M.S.; Perera, P.K.; Kumarasinghe, N.; Arawwawala, M.; Goonasekara, C.L. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020)

  Plants have been utilized as medicines to treat various ailments since ancient times. Formulations made by plant materials have been used in traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine and remain widespread in ...
• Efficacy and Safety of the Two Ayurveda Drug Regimens in Uterine Fibroids: A Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial 

  Karunagoda, K.P.K.R.; Perera, P.K.; Senanayake, H.; Weliange, S.D.S. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021)

  (is study aims to assess the e and safety of two Ayurveda drug regimens for the treatment of uterine -broids (UF) in a randomized single-blind clinical trial. 120 participants with UF (volume≥2 cm3) were randomly allocated ...
• Household-Based Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Dengue Infection and Prevention in a Semi-Urban Area (Ja-Ela MOH Area) 

  Perera, W.L.S.; Perera, P.K.; Wijesundara, C.; Ambagahawita, A.M.; Fernando, S.U.; Udara, S.; Bandaranayaka, K.O. (International Journal of Medical Parasitology & Epidemiology Sciences, 2021)

  Introduction: Dengue is the most prevalent infectious mosquito-borne viral infection in the world. Over time dengue has caused high mortality and morbidity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the ...

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