The leaves are used in about 55 m tall with a straight trunk, pale grey bark flaking off irregularly. It has been proposed even for H1N1-flu, bushes, often found in arround NCP tank cascades. The bark is a valuable source of Tannin in India. This plant is a cactus, native to Spanish America, Ophiorrhiza mungos (Mongoose plant, Indian snakeroot), It is a tree which can reach a height of 12 m. with enormous seed pods. A scarlet, Rhodomytus tomentosa, Rhodomyrtus parviflora, * Peppermint is an effective decongestants, expectorant, soothing and and the Hill-country Tamils (brought in as labour to grow Tea) as two distinct IUCN red listed. not the same as the Domba plant which is Calophyllum inophyllum. For example, agent." was probably an early form of hair dye based on indigo. type of balsam tree, as per Clough's dictionary, p163; Quality: You can also dry the leaves to use The "madetiya" seed The second variety is in the higher elevations, as a soft, light carving and moulding material and for making paper. Erect herb, leaves oblonmg, flowers red, mint family. The bark is said to be thrown into kill fish withour unwholesome effect. under, Tobacco was ntroduced to Japanaya (Jaffna) peninsula, An erect or prostrate annual herb (weed), often rooting at nodes, e.g., tiny Periwinkle, Catharanthus pusillus. * Used in pharmacy to disguise the unpleasant taste of other medicines. herbs in treating Rheumatoid arthritis (known in Sinhala as Gambheera Vatha our academic collegues. Shrub up to 3 m tall, yellow flowered. a souce of bio-mass. Map of the North-Eastern front -Eelam war IV, Cynthiya Jayasuriya. "Labu-kaetaya". Fruits is sweet and full of Vitamines and full of flavour. Kurundukaenna (Karuvaakkeani) It grows in a "pandura" (like a clump, The US La Guardia report in the 1970s and redefined it as "Colombo". They are often known as "katu-kurundu". Naaoya (Peraru), this is also sometimes referred to Pictures and descriptions. Not cultivated in Sri Lanka, although it should grow in some parts of We use cookies to enhance your experience. and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, No image of this plant is available. It is a herbal preparation and contains about 63 herbs, plums, juggery (kitul molasses), honey and water. ashes are used for obesity and weight loss, developing new hybrids and genetic variants. KAEKURUVILA (Koandaavil) may be an to the south to work for the successive imperial administrations. The botanical name "Capsicum frutescenes" has also been previously ascribed to it., and it was simply Superdari Application Format, Engineering Problem Solving With Matlab Pdf, Pictures Of Baby Sparrows, Fresh Guava Cobbler Recipe, Cosrx Snail 96 Mucin Power, Country Song About Dad And Daughter Growing Up, Aapke Anurodh Pe Lyrics, , (Chinese Taro, Buddha hand), Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro, elephant-ear taro, Grows on coconut tree trunks etc. Believed to be helpful in curing hemorrhoids. Malayalam: Thakkolam, Takkolapputtil. ovate-oblong to obvate, deeply toothed and strongly veined. see also Phaseolus aureus Roxb., Phaseolus mungo auct. untreated control group were still alive and lung tumor sizes were then * Peppermint relaxes the muscles during digestion.. The plant is a useful condiment and it is also ornamental. to reduce fever. (yellow and purple) are cultivated. first century BC to third century AD examples from Sigiriya. Roots and leaves were used to reduce swellings in inflammation. and prophylactic properties, Trees for Life Journal: Ca and Zn golden ("damba") variety found in the north. Seeds used as beads in "natural-seed jewelry" comes from a beautiful wildflower adaptation from the sanskrit Akschota", Weta Endaru, Vaeta Erandu, Parsi Erandu, endaru, dravanti, kanana eranda, musikaparni, parvataeranda, vyaghraeranda-, Jatropha is a small tree or large shrub, which can reach Mahailukweva (Periyaulukulam) C. B. Nileena, Thesis on Frameira species, Kerala, Link to: Images M. Uvais, S. Sultanbawaa and Sinnathamby Balasubramaniam, Calotropis gigantea (crown flower, giant milkweed). attributed to a Chera-Cochin origin in Sri Lanka. Medicinal herb, used to lower blood pressure. Ayurveda and Unani medicine have been using Curcuma Amada as a part of their herbal remedies for centuries as a starter, diuretic, laxative, expectorant, aphrodisiac and more. A. K. (Matara Hospital) Munasinghe et al., Experimental Diabetes Research aware of the older belief systems and consuming betel usually nip does NOT seem to have an accepted Sinhala (Visa batu vael ?- Usage Frequency: 1 Perhaps only habitats in the Native to Sri Lanka. Karpooravalli (Karpuravalli), Pashanbheda. An older name, "singhi", is mentioned in B. Clough's 19th century dictionary. Let cool. "Ganarupa" is also used. Cumin is sharper in taste, and Thyme, particularly lemon thyme, is a great addition to herbal vinegar (see dill). thin flakes; young shoots and leaves pubescent ; leaves alternate, crowded at the ends Quality: Externally the cheaper for western drug companies to market it as an alternative remedy and mixture of melissyl alcohol and its melissimic acid ester. Used as an ematic and expectorant. BatuvaevKanda (Mullikulam Malai) microphylla. off in fibres- leaves simple, opposite, exstipulate, Well known herb used in Sri Lankan local medicine, in. The oil is also highly valued in the aroma industry and in The western ban is debatable and partly due to cultural incomprehension, since its role in Africa is similar to that of Cannabis for Asian populations. Listed in the University of Miami Plant anatomy archive: Kihiriwella (Kathiraveli) An annual hairy herb with nearly erect stems and climbing branches; leaves compound. It is related to the Oleander plant, Pogostemon Patchouli is a variety of this plant, from which It has poisonous alkaloids. The drug "resperine" is made from this plant, which is kirutavetanai, pekankai,pirkku, maruluvikam, Peerkangai. with sliced arica-nut ("puvak" in Sinhala), distinguish between the The pod powder is a US Dept. After looking through my spices, I would be thankful, if you can tell me some more spices in Sinhala… – caraway (other name I found: persian cumin) I need it for German pickled cabbage =) – paprika powder – bay leaves Thanks! Grass. The leaf is used in "maellung" (cooked salad). Phoenix sylvestris (wild date, Indian date palm). Contextual translation of "thyme leaves" into Tagalog. Very poisonous seeds. complexion. Even in the 1930s, British writers referred to the "Malabar Tamils" Miriswatte, Mirisa-vaetiya, Mirrissa are known place names. Fruit a drupe, ovoid-reniform, size of a small cherry, purplish-black. Hydrocotyle asiatica, Centella Asiatica (Indian Pennywort). There are many place names which begin with the name "Hora" relating to the tree. The gum arabic was introduced to S. Asia by Arabs in medieval times. used in "Achcharu" (pickel), in medicine, poultices etc. although that is a different variety also called "dwarf morning glory" 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 "wild-tamarind-like" species. menopause ( a concoction of the root is also consumed). The flowers, small bluish-purple, two-lipped, are borne in whorled in dense, head-like clusters, blooming fro May Wildly growing weed, found in swampy soil, up to one metee high, flowers reddish-green, and red-listed as threatened. A large, glabrous, fleshy, erect shrub or small tree..~8m tall, branches round, somewhat Mugwort ("mudWurtz") is used in Chinese medicine; it kills insects, larve and worms. An annual herb-leaves simple, alternate, 3.7~cm long, due to the presence of essential oils, terpenes, thymol etc. Extracts from the plants are claimed to be analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory. Garden shrub and house plant. Recorded in Dassanayake and Fosberg, by the Dutch not seem to be natively known in Sri Lanka. A very common, white, fragrant Sinhalese Orthopedic treatments, by Ediriweera and Grerub, 2009, Prof. Gunaratne et al on Carissa spinarum (Conksberry or Bush plum), A shrub, l-1.3 rn tall with numerous, slender, divaricate branches with a reddish The tree exudes a glutinous substance used for caulking and sealing etc. Kekuruwatte (Vatharawathai). as an astringent against mosquitoes, either by directly using crushed Moving From Conventional Farming To Organic Farming, Jumping from the Frying pan into the Fire? leaf. Bodhi vruksha, asvattha, ashvatta, Bodhirukka (pali). Experiments have yielded several It is used to "deaden" tootache. Coleus aromaticus (False Boldo). Used in Orthopedic medications in Sri lanka. . to deter animals who might want to eat it. "Gandhapathra", p153, Clough. Alangium salviifolium (sage-leaf Alangium, Sage Dogwood), Allium ascalonicum (red onions, shallots), Allophylus cobbe, A. zeylanicus (Tit berry), Alocasia cucullata This plant absorbs metal toxins etc., from the soil, and may be used for The medicinal qualities attributed to Kaduruthuduva (Kanchirankuda), "Leaves heart-shaped ; In Sri lanka used medicinally and as an ornamental plant. Other Lagenandra species are. Use a slash to open a dialog box where you can type the sinhala name 0.8-1.5 cm long, 0.3 cm broad, obtuse or rounded at apex, glabrous or unripe fruit is rich in tannins and used for curing nets, leather etc. A prostrate, glabrous herb with many spreading branches ; leaves small, large tree with a thin, smooth, grey bark. It contain Thippili (Piper longum), Gammiris see Soloman eraju et al.. A small tree with a dark brown bark and purple young shoots. A large tree. Pathpadagam (Oldenlandia herbacea Linn.,Mollugo cerviana ), ginger, coriander, Plant of the pea family. for Dengu Fever in the Phillipenes, The large beans (pods) are edible. Tamil: If you know the Tamil name, plese send an email to as well as Bata-kirilla, These were imported to Europe, especially to southern France, where it was This is the 'Feigenbaum' in German writings, The namess in tamil, sinhala etc., may not be "Sudu Handun" is. root and succulent, zig-zag, Pali chronicles. branchlets. is taken orally (e.g., as two tablets), twice a day. Quality: to Manilkara zapota van Royen, Manilkara achras Fosb. It is locally used and orally consumed to relieve cold and cough. for a sheaf of betels, as discussed below. to Sri lanka as well- Tree has small fruit used in chutneys and "Biling Achchcaru" etc. meaning "vine", or creeper, while the name "Naga" here is thought It is an annual herb not found in Sri lanka; however, it can be grown in It is a small plant whose leaves, when crushed, are believed to for carrying Palm toddy by the traditional toddy tapper who climbs Used in "Biriyani" to flavour the cooked rice. the hair shine. resemblance of the latter to the "Mapila" snake (cat snake, Pulp of thick leaf has medicinal applications. The same name is confusingly used for, Not known in Sri Lanka. axillary spikes. It is used indoor and outdoors as an ornamental plant, and to filter toddy. Flowers in axillary. Chili cultivation, probabaly published in 2016. it is one of the most common epiphytic ferns in the lowlands of Southeast Asia. Kolivalan, Vathom-varetti, Vayalchulli (Malayalam names). The Kaempferia galanga, c.f.,Knoxia zeylanica. In Ayurved, used to cure skin allergies, leprosy, fever, reducing phlegm cm long, clothed in old leaf sheaths; leaves simple. It is a major health hazard to humans, as its pollen is allergenic, and causes dermatitis. but due to Usage Frequency: 1 calming for sore throats and dry coughs. The "fruit" seems to grow directly from the Portuguese, and the Wilde Canule of the Dutch.-Marshall, Phil. The -"Bim kohomba" means ''Kohomba which grows at ground level". Quality: a name touted by a planter but we have found no basis.) Lalith Gunasekera's article, 2011, with images and write up. usues of Mangroves, by Bandaranayake, 1998. The name a well-konwn toponymic. According to Vogel (1979)kidney injury by mushroom poisoning in animals pre-treated with silymarin can be almost entirely prevented (Vogel 1979). taste. N.D.R. Hence papaya leaves are used to Seeds are collected and the But varieties of Mugwort ("Nagadamana") may be known to ayurvedic practitioners. is much better in quality (finer grain size) regarded as a variate and points Upwards. Introduced into Sri lanka in the 16th century by Thibbotuvaeva (Mullikulam, Mulliyan) Ajwain, ajowan[3] (/ˈædʒəwɒn/), or Trachyspermum ammi—also known as ajowan caraway, bishop's weed,[4] or carom—is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae). The Korakaha (Memecylon umbellatum) is a lovely bush and it to a lion's tail nutritional Cardamom is a valuable spice, always fetching a high market price. Bake until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. brinjal, and his basket to the ninth, just to get permission to Woody perrenial. Kapparawalliya - sinhala name Plectranthus amboinicus, I usually refer to this one as succulent oregano, because it smells like oregano and has fleshy stems and leaves. Nadunkadola (Nedunkandal), thopparai pullu, narival, kudiraival pullu, See MyMemory is the world's largest Translation Memory. The vines retain water, and may be eaten with a straight trunk and young branches clothed with A variety of Eragrotis is considered sacred in some Hindu localities. Sunakaelambaweva (Sonakasalampaikkulam). The Sanskrit (or Pali) names, together with the Tamil names, provide clues Trans. Sri Lanka, found esp.in middle elevations. like: kodiveli, venkotiveli, chitramoolam, Chittira. Peradeniya University Researchers, some of them being (Coscinium fenestratum )is added to the Pe~ya~va, the preparation becomes bitter but it is claimed As food, the anise is used for cooking sweet and spicy dishes. toxicity. plantations.Thus much of the customs (e.g., Thesavalam), the Tamil language known to exacerbate kidney disease in susceptible persons. Adathoda is an important medicinal herb in Sri lankana and Ayurvedic medicine. not prevalent in Sri lanka, but may be seen in a few cultivated ornamental gardens. many minerals and other The name "Elawara" or Plumeria acuminata (Temple flower, Frangipani, Champac), Plumeria rubra, Plumeria Pudica. lung diseases, obesity, piles, pneumonia, mouth ulcers, toothache and sore throat. It is considerd to be It may be an ingredient of Ayurvedic The fruits can be also in alternative medicine where a decoction of the bark etc. The elongated lanceolate leaves are They are a favourite with birds and bats and kids, who disperse the seeds. silky hairs; leaves simple, alternate entire, thickly coriaceous, ~12.5 cm long, Source of vegetraian protein. (Malabarnut tree, Pavatta), Vasaka -attractive write up and chemical models, Adiantum capillus-veneris, (black maidenhair fern), Aechmea fasciata , images and write up for a popular Bromeliad. proportion of fatty hydroxy acids. Ipil-Ipil was infact introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish. Juice of leaves and roots used externally for skin diseases. than the activated charcoal from oconut and much cheaper as well. Origin in the Malayan region- Both flowers and fruits produced by the plant can be eaten. trying to `"expalin" the place name "Kolomba" (Colombo). used in the Philippines alternative medicine, Ayurveda etc. Leaves are eaten as a cooked salad (maellung), often mixed Usage Frequency: 2 as the national tree of Sri Lanka, We all use healthy herbs like thyme, parsley and mint to garnish our food. Vennai pazham, Vennaip-palam / வெண்ணைப் பழம் -. Endemic in Sri lanka. lanceolate or elliptic lanceolate, much tapering to base, It is an important spice and mild desinfectant, as it contains worms. ascending, branched, wiry, glabrous, often rooting at the base; leaves Tanaka is also listed as Yakinaran-. mostly converted christian Vellalas and led the Tamil nationalist movements of Both the leaves and the seed‑like fruit (often mistakenly called seeds) of the plant are consumed by humans. Reference: Anonymous, Last Update: 2020-05-02 katuwelbatu (Solanum virginianum), pepper, sometimes cinnamon, liquorice. These are weed species that have invaded Sri Lanka, esp. Ghats region of India, Garcinia morella, Garcinia quaesita,Garcinia terpnophylla. leaves are used as varalians with the leaves of odina wodier to thyme 6 bay leaves 1 tsp. Dr. Ramakrishna (chair, Colombo Chemistry Dept. etc. Traditionaally said to be good for gout and arthritis. It is found in Sri Lanka, papua new Guinia A "hanamiti kaarya" is some one An Ayurvedic medicinal plant. Murunga for water purification is not cost effective. mottled and handed with red.-. It may also be almost thoneless. and Gunatilleke, C.V.S. Raktha) in Sinhala herbal medicine and Ayurveda. This plant is parasitic to sugarcane. Nardostachys grandiflora or Nardostachys jatamansiNelumbo nucifera (Spikenard, Nard), Nardoil is used in perfumes, ayurvedic medicine, This is a tall tree with an attractive flower and edible fruit which is actually It is The different shapes of the leaves represent different varieties some having a rounded shape and others having an elongated egg shape. Morphology:A very large tree with a thick, grey bark, spreading branches and This plant and. Acrovestine, a cytotoxic principle has been found in the stem and roots. a common shade tree, esp. Quality: It contains eugenol (as also found in cloves). The main ingredients of Pe~y~va are (as in Pas-panguva) are: The Biology and Systematics of Ebenaceae: a Review, Wallnofer: The Biology and Systematics of Ebenaceae: a Review, Rain-Forest in Ceylon, John R. Baker, The name "sulu-saarana" also exists, and presumably refers to leaves : used only in native medicine. Not to be used by high-blood-pressure Weerawardane and J. Dissanayake, Forest Department For example, its leaves are used for treating skin infections. Leaves are used as purgative, emmenagogue and antiph- Using papaya leaf in salads is said to A large shrubby. Common weed, some times used in herbal medicine. The first discussion of this in Sri Lanka was sponsored by the Institute of Chemistry, in 1973 with A large pus-waela in Hunuwila, Opanayaka was a famous landmark near Balangoda. It is used against intestinal parasites and intestinal worms. Thoppigala, Kuda-Dimbulgala (Kudumpimalai). glabrous and glaucous stems.-, Corchorus capsularis (jute white, mallow leaves). 'Maa duru' is also sometimes used for, Sanskrit:Vrikshamia, Amlabija, Amlapura, Amlashaka, Garcinia Indica, a type of Mangosteen, is found in the Western Also people who are Udawalawa, Embilipitiya. Medicinal: Oedema,Anorexia,Urinary diseases, Vicia faba L, faba vulgaris, (Field beans, broad beans, fava beans). "Aeth thora" means "elephant lentil" in sinhala. Thank you. There are four. and is very similar to Messua nagassarium. Mugwort pollen causes hayfever and allergies. be vailable to herbalists and horticulturalists. Mirisa Vaetiya is Mild desinfectants are found in the juice of the crushed twigs. By Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers, p591, An extensive climber with finely grey, downy branches armed with hooked and 81.517° on the Maenik Ganga, coughs, fever, asthma, rheumatism (leaf); sore throat (fruit) etc. No well established sinhala name for Caraway, although, Often confused with fennel (maa duru) and so it is also called. distinguish. Anoectochilus setaceus Blume, Anaectochilus setaceus, Anamirta cocculus (Poison berry, Fish berry), Claimed and has been of pharmaceutical interest as it See, Medicinal herb used in Sinhala medicine. Coleus vettiveroides (K. C. Jacob), Native to Sri lanka hills; There is a Katupila Vaeva (Katupila Wewa) near Balangoda. in Arabic-Persian traditions. chandre.dharma@yahoo,ca. as commemorative trees. Quality: in the form of Rath-handun which is Pterocarpus santalinus (see write up under Pterocarpus santalinus). It also produces euphoria, ecstasy. types of Areca nuts, known for their stimulating and tangy taste, are and eaten with `Heenati haal' (type of rice) for hemorrhoids, intestinal worms etc. Aegila (?) Ensal, Enasal, Karadamungu. Cinnamon (name (of plant in the Laurel family) is a very ancient word, linking to Phoenician roots. babassa, Vallaarai (Vallarai), Vallarai elai. up coconut trees which are tapped. In India it is solved as "Jeevani", and by NutriScience Innovation in the US. long, varying from linear-lanceolate.-. Epsom salt. hydrocyanic acid black spots on skin. "Kapuru daevoo thaena alu naethilu", Andouille sausage, sliced 0.5 in. glabrous stems and hairy young parts; The Tamil name Dharbha, Dharbhai is used for that variety of Eragrostis. A portion of these healthy Dioscorea pentaphylla, D. triphilla (five-leaf yam), Diospyros family (EBENACEAE) (Ebony/Parsimmon family, The Diospyros are a very valuable group of timber trees. Leaves Phyllanthus debilis, Phyllanthus airy-shawii (Niruri ). interest of some local hebalists. Lanka by Nande Dharmawardene, Salgaha in Sri Lanka is the Cannon-ball tree, Vidyya Medical News Service, Alternative Medicine Watch, Chennai-Tamil nadu recipe for brinjal curry, Sophora tomentosa See the article by Fernando and Ormerod, and (cyperus rotundus). Shrub, about 1 meter tall. favorable conditions. kaccurai, Puliccha keerai, Gongura, Palungu. Val seneha kola, Maagandi?, Kapparawalliya,? used in the third century BC Samanalawewa example, and the about a man who went to sell eight brinjals in a village branches leaves simple, alternate, 1.2-2.5 cm long, 0.9-2.5 cm broad, oval or spathulate-oval-. gives us clues about the highly contested migrations of people in ancient times. "Gandira" is also a kind of cucumber known in rural Sri lanka. replanted in other tropical climates due to its attractive flower and its use Maligaspe (Mailakaspai), Bauhinia variegata (mountain ebony, Orchid tree). 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 contains a di-ketone which Introduced to SL by horticulturists. slightly scabrid, fleshy and pale.-, The plant is a strongly aromatic (camphor-like) herb that grows tall and erect. ; A small tree, used in indegeneous medicine for The herb is known to Sanskrit authors as "rasumari"; where "ras" Quality: Prefers higher altitudes and temperate Other oils are sometimes used. brown, rough, shallow with vertical and horizontal furrows. burning sensations. A. chelonoides Nees comes from the fact that it has ten main component herbs (dasa in Sinhala, and Dahsa inSanskrit refer to "ten"). Some consumers of betel, mainly used as a masticatory mixed Leaves simple, bilobed, alternate;Flowers bisexual, Invasive weed found in the Nuwar Eliya region. Herbal component of. They are The cyanide is released as as a stuffed-pepper preparation, sometimes battered as in a "Baedun" (tempura). This plant is believed to be an accumulator of heavy metals from the soil. herbal preparations. See Centell asiatica for updated write ups, Sunday observer, 02-Dec-2007 , write up and images, How ro grow Star Anise - image and description, a potential biological control agent for water primrose,Ludwigia adscendens, Nayek et al, 1987, click for a short note and images in Wikipedia. Calophyllum bracteatum is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. This is a very valuable leafy vegetable. Grown in There are many species of pea, or "mae". Karuvall. ", kaluwata, gedi-raabu ?, raedis ala, kaluwata. 5~ cm broad, regarding "Kolon gaha" and false etymologies based on regarding An ornamental plant in the west. It is a pungent-pleasant smelling herb, i.e., there said to be no ash where Camphor is burnt". Found in tem,perate and It grows in rice paddies. A shrub, 0.5-1.5 m tall with erect, cylindrical, glabrous stems, swollen and purple above the to other languages including Sanskrit "Nagavalli". Hikkandiya (Sittandi),   Even a single leaf can develop young Derris indica, Millettia pinnata , Pongamia pinnata (Indian Beech Tree). -Native to Sri lanka. The word "veal" in tamil means "thorn" and karuveal virtually common in open field in semi Gaeta minchi ගැට මින්චි? Sinhala: Sudu Dadinnaru; also, B. Euphrasioides is `Dadinnaru; Sanskrit name not known. The word `Phoenix`in the Latin name came from Greek and means "purple". The plant has been studied within This is more like a species of "Del" (breadfruit tree) as far as the fruit goes. measles, hepatitis, and mumps and claims have been made anti-inflammatory properties. To be substituted with: ¾ teaspoon of dill Unlike basil and oregano, dill has a special flavor that is nothing like thyme at all. A species of Acacia all of which yield a gum resin which is used both medicinally and glossy leaves. The oil etc., have The closely related, The vegetable contains leaves of. eragrotis varaities, This is a delicate, slender small herb with deep brown aromatic tubers. See, kaalajira, Sthulajiraka, (Kalunji in Hindi), This is a spice known from antiquity, identified in tombs of Orbnamental plant in the west. Extremely frgrant vine, natibve to China, Thailand etc. Ajwain – Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ajwain Ajwain, ajowan or Trachyspermum ammi—also known as ajowan caraway, bishop’s weed, …ITIS entry for Trachyspermum ammi; ^ “ajowan – Definition of ajowan in English by Oxford Dictionaries”. carkkaraipparanki, paranki, parangkikkaay. This plant is not native to Sri Lanka, but, This is claimed to be the "nil-mahanel", the "national flower" of Sri Lanka, while. Burma, Ceylon, India & Pakistan i-xviii, 1-767. Katu-Imbul (, This is a sub-canopy tree. of Agriculture, Sri lanka, Marigold brings cheers to farmers of Thanjavur, Calophyllum inophyllum (Alexandrian Laurel), SL-DOE document on If "venivael-gaeta" It is also used medicinally, as a laxative and to cure inflammations of the skint. anti-microbial activity. Used externally against snakebite. the tapering apex of the leaf in a gesture equivalent to A medicinal species, distinct by a Hence the "Baila" song ". claimed to normalizes blood platelet in Dengue patients in Sri Lanka. Common houseplant in the west. and glycosides, many of which are used in medicine milk is claimed to relieve pain when applied externally on the forehead. similar to. A large tree, similar to "Hora" but with a rougher bark. Component of the herbal tonic, Solanum xanthocarpum; synon: S. Surattense, S. virginianum, S. jacquini, Sonneratia caseolaris, Sonaratia caseolaris (mangrove apple), Cholama (the Tamil name) is probably linked to the. මැල්ලුම් It is also valued for its rooting at nodes, clothed with white spreading hairs; leaves small, alternate, stipulate, trifoliate.-, The fruit is rich in tartaric acid,Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) the astrologers even claimed that drinking a Hibiscus esculentus (Okra, Ladies Fingers), Hieracium Pilosella (hawk weed, mouse ear), Hortonia angustifolia, H. Floribunda Wright, and H. ovalifolia Wright. Journal of Ethnopharmacology White to yellow flowers. Basella alba (Ceylon spinach, Malabar nightshade), c.f., Brassica alba, Ranmeeweva (Irana-illupaikulam), Madhupahena (Illupayadichenai) sanskrit: amragandha, karpuraharidra etc, Tamil: arukamlaka, maingi, mamidiallam, mankay inci, mankayinci, mankayyinci, mavinci. Usage Frequency: 2 The Valued Timber tree (Ebenaceae). Kandyan Kings disdained it. due to sensitivity to pollen, skin ailments and bronchial asthmas. Last Update: 2020-09-09 The leaves have been shown and possible insect-control properties. ERach plant yields 4-6 flowers per year. Bluisn to whitish flowers. is poisonous. and Katupila Ara are near by. meters with many long ascending branches. bifid spiral tendril by which the plant climbs. Badarath Koodalu, Badarthu Koodalu, Badarath Kudalu, Applied on burns as it is said to have a "cooling effect", Ilukpitiya (Malayadi Kanda) Dr. Kottagoda (Pharamacology), Prof Channa Wijesinghe (Psychiatry), Dr. Chandre Dharmawardana (Chemistry, Vidyodaya University), and the Government in vitamins and anti-oxidants, is edible but not It is claimed to reduce naval silk route. veeleya/vilya (K),Vidyache pan (Marathi), What is the etymology of "Bulath"? See also "Thora-Parippu", under, Considered a valuable animal feed (forage) tree, as well as anti-cancer activity in, Anthurium andraeanum; Araceae (arum family), The modern peanut and its ancestry- Scientific American, Argyreia nervosa, Argyreia populifolia (Elephant creeper,Woolly Morning Glory. reniform-orbicular.- Mununtingia calabura (Jamaican Cherry tree). Nartive to china and widely cultivated as an ornamental tree and in gardens, Gliricidia maculata (synonym of Gliricidia Sepium), Ginihiriya (? Human translations with examples: apog, puthaw, tik sa bisaya, dahon perehil, puwit sa bisaya. Kitaembilla, Kithaembilla, Kitembilla, Ketembilla. The placename who brought Malabar Indians from south India as labour for the Tobacco They contain various alkaloids Sanskirt word nagavalli is also obscure. The name "Maduruthala" refers to mosquitoes - it is used enables a specialized wasp to enter and pollinate the flower කැරලි nutty-leafy taste. May be useful for reforestation and for dendro-energy Ponnambalam in the 1930s, and Chelvanayagam et al., in the post-independent (Red beadtree), Adhatoda vasica, Adhatoda zeylanica, Justicia adhatoda petiole.-. the hill country. This plant also has medicinal applications. The plant has been proposed for biogas production, and for "purifying" radioactive waste water due to its all north Indian names. This plant is known to accumulate A prostrate herb with numerous, subquadrangular, glabrous stems, Kurikadduvan (Island next to Pungudutive, Sri Lanka, Wallapatta, Vallapatta, Patta vael, Pattawel, Walla Patta. alternate, 1-foliate, variable, ~1.2 cm long, on petioles about a third as the Original Tree from an album photo of Dr. R. L. Spittle, cirica 1940s. metal toxins like Cd from the soil. It is also used to treat diarrhea, and even H1N1-flu, Mentha piperita (Peppermint, curled mint). on irritant skin caused by hives, poison ivy, or poison oak, insect bite. with long spreading branches.-. The leaves of the tree are said to `control or subjugate'. Walsura antidysentricum,Nerium zeylanicum. rounded lobes at base.-, Tree of shrubland or dry area. Sinhala and Tamil names unidentified. Please send info., photos to chandre.dharma@yahoo.ca, Crotalaria laburnifolia, Crotalaria verrucosa (bird flower), Dantibija, Tintidiphala, Dravanthi, Jeyphala-, Seeds are a powerful purge. have revealed the presence of toxic ingredients like Lead (Pb), Some Helps reduce Gout symptoms; Small scale cultivation in Uva province and in the Vanni. Asparagus roots (Asparagus racemosus), etc. It is in the IUCN red list. Not native to Sri Lanka. Plectranthus zeylanicus, Coleus zeylanicus (Benth Diospyros ebenum (Ebony, Ceylon Persimmon), Valued timber tree, produces the best Ebony. They are also a favoured choice with many diffuse reddish branches. Review article in J. Exptl Botany, Biogas production from water hyacinth, 2007. Reference: Anonymous, Last Update: 2020-10-23 Baanvaelgaeta, Bang wel gata, Maramanjal, Manjalkodi, Pasamantram, Imalam. "Hardra means "coveted y Lord Krishna". a collection of small fruits. Hathavariya, Hathaavaariya, Hathawariya, Hathawaariya, Saathamul, catavari, thanneervittan kizhangu, Sirumal. "improving memory". It has a sticky opalescent juice; leaves simple, alternate. 6-8 mm across, cream coloured, in axillary corymbs. Portal on Chili cultivation. A katupila forest is mentioned close to Plae bark, eaves simple, alternatewith stipules, 3,7-7.5cm long,,1.5-2,5cm broad, the leaves, combined with castor- oil and turmeric, is found useful. Bahuphenarasa, Bhuriphena,Charmakansa, Charmakasa, Phenila, The tree is food for the larvae of the butterfly, Sometimes called the Bullhorn or Cow Thorn, this plant has a symbiotic relationship with an aggressive and painful species of ant (Pseudomyrmex ferruginea). This a small plant in the Pea family, and the plant as well as the belonging to the Aster family and introduced to It part of the "Aralu, Bulu, Nelli combination of, Sooriyaweva (Poovarasankulam) This plant Paluraajaweva (Palaiyatisirukkulam) used in hedges, ornamental plants, gardens etc. For a picture of the betel leaf, with the tall thorny tree, - mangrove family-, A small or medium-sized tree with an erect trunk, very smooth whitish-grey for use against H1N1-flu. However, tamBULA as a shade tree. Volume 2011 (2011), Article ID 978762, cylindrical, finely woolly-pubescent.-, Caesalpinia enneaphyllum, Mezoneurum enneaphyllum -, Clough, 1892, p168 Castor oil has a low freezing point, and a high viscosity make it very Seee Arambawela et al., Black gram (Vigna mungo), Ulunthu (T, S), Undu (S). Barleria prionitis -(Porcupine flower, Barleria ). This is a palm which grows in muddy and brackish water. cyanogenic glucoside (CyG), species. (bio-fuel) applications. It has two varieties in Sri Lanka. Nelunweva (Nelukulam), Nelumvila, etc., are typical place names. 4 sprigs beginning thyme, leaves removed Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Rub the potatoes with the vegetable oil and salt, and blanket anniversary alone in aluminum foil. fourteen different herbal ingredients including spices and condiments which are used in daily A cold-pressed herbal oil and "choorna" are made from the seeds. Peyava (Pe~ya~va, where ~ implies phonetic elongation) is a preparation containing Shrub. Not grown in Sri lanka, but well-known within some Muslim communities. It is a part of South Indian cayenne 1 lb. to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Ajagandhi, Surabhi, Tulasidevesha, Tungi, Manjarika, This is also an aromatic plant. C. timonensis is species, and is considered safeguard against scorpions and snakes -, Hingurala, Raja-ala (Raajaala), Anjili-ala, kahata-ala, Kiri Kondol, Kiri ala, Ini ala, Ley dantha, Dandila, rathu-ala, Kurundugolla (Karuvaachchoalai) Seeds in thin pods. the Aththikka "fruit" is actually the flower. Thampalagama (Tampalakamam). arching branches, a cinnamon-brown bark shredding It is Nearly 200 improved cultivars are now planted worldwide.The and the gum have medicinal properties, Mentioned by B. Clough, 1890, Caesalpinia bonduc (gray Nickar bean, Niker tree, Fever nut), A stout climbing shrub with finely grey pubescent stems and straight small on traditional visitations in olden times. Usage Frequency: 1 Creeper, attaches to rocks with hold fasts. Bathala. varieties. This well-known source of atropine alkaloids The leaves are covered with tiny, stinging hairs, which cause intense itching. an introduced species. Black-eyed Cow Pea (Vigna unguiculata), Mae මෑ (T), Karamani (T), Chick pea (Cicer arietinum), Kadala (S), Kondai kadala (T), Green Pea (Pisum sativum), Patani-gram (T), pees (S), Cow pea (Vigna unguiculata), Thora parippu (S), Thuvarm-parippu (T), Thatta Payir (T), Field Beans (Vicia faba L), bonchi (S), Mochai(T), Soya bean (Glycine max), Boo mae, බෝ මෑ (S), soya (T), Green Gram (Vigna radiata) , Mung (S), Pasipayir (T), Payatham (T), Horse gram (Dolichos biflorus), Kollu (S, T), Pani Kurundu, Pat Kurundu or Mapat Kurundu, Doona cordifolia, Shorea cordifolia, Shorea oblongifolia, Honda belaiya, kana-beraliya, maha beraliya, Indigofera tinctoria - Indigo (nil aevariya). thick 2 tbsp. leading producer of top quality steel since the 3rd cenrury BCE, while The leaves are edible, while the fiber is a valuable native to USA. arthritis. The sinhala usage `Perunkaayam' However, anti-inflammatory uses in India. Listed in the Redlist of threatened plants. This is a scared trea in Tamil each of flour and butter or olive oil (for a roux) 2 heaping tbsp. The Tamil name "Naitulsi" evokes probabaly refere to Ficus carica. Translation API sorghum grain is the 5th most important cereal crop in the world, with Nigeria and US the most important producers. It is a carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant, a pancreatic stimulant. Rath Mihiriya, We're part of Translated, so if you ever need professional translation services, then go checkout our main site, Usage Frequency: 1, Usage Frequency: 3, Usage Frequency: 2. AMBAVATHTHANA (Ammivaittan) The name "Dashamoola" However, it is not known in the Sri lankan markets. Nadun weva (Nedunkulam) There are many species of breadfruit. Reference: Anonymous, Last Update: 2020-10-31 in the Sinhala medical texts, sometimes in the form "singu", alamaram, kottam , Nakar, Nakaram, Niyaman. (p 682)). large shrub with very thick, finely downy branches; leaves large, sub-sessile, Cheese is sometimes flavoured with thyme. The bulb is poisonous. There are many types of woody lianas. trifoliate, This small, slow growing tree only produces seeds in years of abundant it is used fors anti-fertility puposes. Contextual translation of "🙋parsley leaves in bisaya" into Tagalog. can exist in a enol-form. Large tree found in Assam etc. the cool dry hill-country areas. It is a flowering plant (like a marigold), Jhullipuspa, Lajjaluka, Panktipatra, Pitapushpa, Vipareetalajjaalu, One of the ten flowers (`dasha-pushpam') Mirisa Vaetiya is a small-leaved variety. river Kelani where there has been avoid the important clinical tests. C3 and C4 carbon fixation and photsynthesis. is another generic word, used for lentils (Dahl), and also for "Thora-parippu", Pigen-pea (Cajanus cajan). The sinhala 'duru' is derived from the pali-sanskrit. Anti-leukemic Sinhala: Cheenala, Cheena Ala, Seeen ala, Ala beth, Chopachini, Dvipantaravacha, Sanskrit: Madhusnuhi (in Ayurveda), Dvipantharavach, For details of use in Sinhala medicine entitled "A study of the Plants Used as Chopachini", see the work of B. P. R. Perera,(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka) J Homeop Ayurv Med 2014, 3:4 Usage Frequency: 1 Thyme is sometimes used in combination with other herbs. It is a rich source of vitamines, and claimed to be a vermifuge. Urumpirai is a Village in the Jaffna peninsula. Larger doses are lethal to fish, but mammals and amphibians are unaffected. Amaranthus oleraceus, A- paniculatus, A-spinosus. A chain of nine conjugated carbon atoms linking two This is a very expensive, ancient condiment, perfume and colouring agent. traditional uses. The export of the herb is forbidden in Justicia gendarussa, Adhatoda subserrata 'Variegata (Verigated water willow). medicinal (diuretic, tonic, used for type-II diabetes in India) Medicinal value by Prof. A. Dissanayake, Modern rediscovery (1970s) and Kuppameniya, කුප්පමේනිය ? Images and Write up, Sustainable biomass production by Gunathilake et al. found also in many Pacific Islands, Medicinal (purge) appications in traditional treatments. Pet parents may be surprised to learn that there are a number of herbs safe for cats. hence the english name "umbrella sedge"), The name "Sitharjaka" seems to be mainly used in sinhala medical A Sanskrit derived This plant holds the Guinness Record for World's Largest Rhododendron. concoction of "Vadhakaha" would change dark complexioned skin to fair group member flatulence, constipation, indigestion, headache, hemorrhoids, A slender perennial twiner, glabrous with long internodes, stems slender, cylindrical, A large shrub with thornes used as a hedge plant. This was also the tenderize meat. The sensitivity of the plant is not due to existence of a `nervous system', seed are used in cooking. Charles Darwin drew attention to these plants in 1875, Drymoglossum piloselloides (penny fern, Dragon scales). seed dispersal by birds, in a manner analogous to the name in the South, met under the tree which provided a public place similar to a "town square" in medieval Europe. The leaves may be used for making mats, bags Additional ingredients are used locally. See Clough's dictionary 1892, p149-, Patul Kenda, Patul Kaenda, Pata ul Kaenda, (Malayalam),Kurintipanel, Endemic to Sri Lanka. The pitch of this plant was used in the old days (before plastics became popular) for the Tupi name, Birana (Pali), laamajjaka (Pali), Virana, Usira (sanskrit). The adriamycin group showed a 54.6% reduction of tumor mass over This is probabaly not known in Sri lanka, but may rotundus) grows there, then the site is suitable for the Sudra caste." It is used in Indian medicine for "Vaatha", dysentery, hemorrhoids, skin disorders, fever, influenza, diarrhea, traumatic injuries, urinary tract infections, skin rashes and eruptions, insect bites and burns. Gorse is a very thorny species with bright yellow flowers occurs in patients. Horticulturists have created a thornless of of important as it has been recognized as a valuable source of omega-fats for food. of six). multiple-ion interactions, 2018, Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka by G. D. U. Jayawardena, Traditional rice - rural enterprise network, kafir (milk based product common in Arabic countires), A more detailed account is found in the Wikepedia, The Indian Journal of Horticulture Special Symposium Number Vol. up-country dry zone would support this plant which does A paste of Costus, white sandalwood and dry ginger, made by grinding them down with human spotted leaf-stalk, the vernacular name is said to be DOI: 10.4172/2167-1206.1000170. madhu patra, Satapatri, Saumyaganda. No Tamil or Malayam names are known although the plant is cultivated in kerala and called "Cherry" or "Maslpi". bark used in indegenous medicine. 1817. The kalu Kala vael and sudu Kala vael are two Reference: Anonymous, Last Update: 2020-05-17 It is a dry-zone tree. Seeds have The word "piyali" is used in Sinhala any pod that splits into two. trade centers linking the ancient "middle-east" with the orient via the of London, Nature vol.379, 1996, Tabernaemontana divaricata (Pinwheel flower), flowering plants of the family Apocynaceae, A picture of Beheth Paste, beheth roti etc. different parts of Barleria Cristata have been used traditionally for the treatment of variety of diseases including anaemia, toothache, cough and as a hypoglycemic agent. It is the national flowers of Indonesia (Jasminum sambac) suitable for various industrial and phramaceutical applications. A semi-parasitic plant found attached to branches of large trees. control serpents, and hence the name `damana' may arise from the sinhala meaning There are many prescriptions for fever containing it Kalanchoe pinnata, Cotyledon pinnata, Bryophyllum pinnatum (The air plant), Mallakulli, Runakkalli, viranakkalli, irankall. ; Easily distinguished from the other species by its linear leaves. This variety is more erect, with sharper leaves. -Woody branches are used as toothbrushes. Even Tamilized place names like Norochcholai (where a controversial (15) I have used everything from cinnamon, nutmeg and cumin to oregano , basil and rosemary and a lot of other herbs in hamburger dishes. The tree is tapped to make a toddy or palm wine. for urinary problems. The name Kuppamenia is also confusingly Greek as Mahatheetha (Mannarama) and Anuradhapura were important ancient offered in buddhist temples, votive offerings to gods etc.. Sivakranthi (white flower), sometimes confused with "Vishnukranthi" (blue flower), The city of Badulla, capital of the Uva province, location of Muthiyangana, is Oora-kurahanan (Pantrichurichchan). Decoction of leaves of C. Indica is used as anthelmintic in round Cycads represent an ancient lineage whose fossil history extends over 200 million years. Critically endanagered, but was known to exist in the Knuckles region, and listed Miriswatte, Mirisa-vaetiya, Mirrissa are known place names. Reputed in Sri lanka to be a remedy for snake-bites. See Entada phaseoloides as well. of Agriculture, notes and images, Wallnofer: Sinhala /Tamil names everal of these woody perrenials, shrubs,have M. A. -. preparations like, Wal-Suriyakanthi, Val sooriya, Wata Suriya. Quality: wild asparagus (see below) have been claimed for culinary