Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is heavily practiced in India and Nepal, where around 80% of the population report using Ayurveda. The theory and practice of Ayurveda is pseudoscientific.
Phalanta phalantha, the common leopard or spotted rustic, is a sun-loving butterfly of the nymphalid or brush-footed butterfly family.
Junonia lemonias, the lemon pansy, is a common nymphalid butterfly found in Cambodia and South Asia. It is found in gardens, fallow land, and open wooded areas.
Barleria is a genus of plants in the family Acanthaceae.
Thunbergia mysorensis, the Mysore trumpetvine or lady's slipper vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. A woody-stemmed evergreen, this vine is native to southern tropical India. The specific epithet mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore.
Barleria cristata, the Philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested Philippine violet, is a plant species in the family Acanthaceae.
Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as creat or green chiretta, is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka.
Barleria obtusa, the bush violet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs naturally along forest margins in the summer rainfall region of South Africa and in Mozambique. It is widely cultivated as a decorative garden shrub.
Asystasia mysorensis is an edible plant species in the family Acanthaceae found in Africa. It is used as a leafy vegetable and for animal fodder.
Nymphaea nouchali, often known by its synonym Nymphaea stellata, or by common names blue lotus, star lotus, red water lily, dwarf aquarium lily, blue water lily, blue star water lily or manel flower, is a water lily of genus Nymphaea. It is native to southern and eastern parts of Asia, and is the national flower of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In Sanskrit, it is utpala. This species is usually considered to include the blue Egyptian lotus N. nouchali var. caerulea. In the past, taxonomic confusion has occurred, with the name Nymphaea nouchali incorrectly applied to Nymphaea pubescens.
6-Hydroxyflavone is a flavone, a type of chemical compound. It is one of the noncompetitive inhibitors of cytochrome P450 2C9. It is reported in Crocus and leaves of Barleria prionitis Linn. . 6-Hydroxyflavone may have a potential as a therapeutic drug capable for the treatment of anxiety-like disorders.
Barleria prionitis is a shrub in the family Acanthaceae, native to Island and Mainland Southeast Asia, China, the Indian Subcontinent, the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. It is widely spread as an ornamental and weed, occurring in naturalised populations around the world. It used not only as an ornamental but also as a hedge and extensively as a component of folk medicines. As a weed it is regarded as problematic in many areas.
Barleria albostellata, the grey barleria, is a plant species in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs in subtropical woodland areas of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Diospyros racemosa, is a semi-evergreen and also a dioecious tree in the ebony family with up to 20 m tall, distributed in India, and Sri Lanka. It is a well known ayurvedic plant used in Sri Lanka, where it is known as "kaha kala" or "kaluwella" by Sinhalese people.
Erythroxylum monogynum, the bastard sandal or red cedar, is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is native to Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen bushy tree reaching 7 m (23 ft). The leaves are simple, alternate. Small white flowers are bisexual with 5–6 sepals. borne March through June; Fruit is a one-seeded drupe. Flowering and fruiting occur throughout the year. The plant is known to have high medicinal value. It is taken to cure many diseases such as Stomachache, Dyspepsia, Fever, and Dropsy in ayurvedic medicine.
Antidesma alexiteria is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It was early classified as a genus within family Euphorbiaceae, but later moved into family Phyllanthaceae. It is endemic to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is a small understory shrub with maximum height of 8m. Fruits are red in color. In Sri Lanka, the plant is known as "Heen embilla - හීන් ඇඹිල්ල", which is used in Ayurvedic purposes. leaves of A. alexiteria are used as an antidote for many snake bites, and bark of the root for dysentery treatments.
Blachia umbellata is a species of plants under the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. Trees from this species can grow up to 15m tall. This plant is known as "Kosatta - කොස් අත්ත or කොසට්ට" by Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.
Chaetocarpus castanocarpus is a plant of the family Peraceae. The tree is evergreen and about 45 metres (148 ft) high. Leaves are simple and alternate. Flower color may vary from greenish yellow to yellow. It is distributed in Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Andaman Islands, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Laos. Tree trunk is used for construction purposes. Leaves are used as a leafy vegetable.
Cannabis in Sri Lanka is legally sold through Ayurveda herbal shops, and can be used for medical and scientific purposes if given a license by the Ministry of Health. For recreational usage cannabis is not legal.
Koththamalli is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing coriander seeds and ginger. It is a traditional Sri Lankan home remedy for the common cold. Coriander and ginger have long being considered to have Ayurvedic properties.
