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Current scenario on import of plant-based Ayurvedic raw materials in Sri Lanka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Hansini, K.G.D.M.; Peiris, R.M.; Sakunthala, H.S.
Sri Lanka is an island rich and flourishing in its natural resources with herbal, mineral and animal pharmaceuticals which are the main resources of the Ayurveda and indigenous systems of medicine. Since ancient period, plants have been playing an important role not only as therapeutic agents but also as contributors in healthcare system in Sri Lanka. Although Sri Lanka is identified as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Asia with about 20% of the area under forest, it is not capable of fulfilling its own requirement in manufacturing Ayurveda pharmaceuticals due to lack of raw materials. Hence, this study was carried out to investigate the plant-based raw materials that are mainly imported despite their availability and cultivation potential in Sri Lanka. The information was gathered via visits, interviews with relevant institutions, individuals and statistics compiled with reference to published literature and a market survey was conducted following the collection of data. Overall findings of the survey revealed that the number of imported plant-based Ayurvedic raw materials without any tax was about 90. It is also revealed that nearly twenty commonly used plants among them which were highly potent to grow in Sri Lanka are also imported in large scale. It can be concluded that the proper cultivation of medicinal plants and value addition in processing chain, with mediation of responsible authorities can contribute to uplift health sector and retain foreign currency within the country as well.
A review on formulae used for Rankirikatagema in Sri Lankan traditional medicine
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.J.I.; Hansini, K.G.D.M.
A review on formulae used for Rankirikatagema in Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine
(1st International Symposium on Traditional Medicine. Graduate Studies Division, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, 2014) Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Hansini, K.G.D.M.
Indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka has many specialized branches according to different traditional family lines. Balaroga is one such division that specializes in neonatal nutrition, treatment for abnormalities of breast milk, diseases arising from unpurified breast milk and Graha Dosha. There are many methods mentioned in the indigenous system of medicine to ensure healthy growth and development of a child. There are many rituals and practices to be performed immediately after the birth of a child until the child reaches all the landmarks of growth and development. "Rankirikatagama " is a special custom performed on neonates. In Ayurveda, it is known as "Swarnapräshana ". Traditional Ayurveda method of Swarnaprashana, as the name suggests, uses gold together with ghee. This combination is administrated expecting immunity enhancement and improving intellect. Thalpate Piltyam series mentions a formula used in Traditional system of medicine for Rankiri Katagama. This fomula consists of Viyali kaha (Curcuma longa Linn.) Vada kaha (Acorus calamus Linn.), Aralu (Terminalia chebula), Iluk kola (Imperata arundinacea), Iramusu (Hemidesmus indicus), Bamithiriya (Baccopa monniera Linn.), Bee's honey and ghee. A study was carried out to determine the reasonability' of using the above formula expecting the outcomes of rankirikatagama. The overall properties of the formula were analyzed according to the properties of their ingredients. The formula was found to have 29.41% madhura and tikta as the predominant Rasa, 57% Snigdha guna, 70% Madura vipaka. According to the medicinal values of the ingredients, the formula had memory and intellect enhancing properties. Moreover, the formula was found to be antiseptic, beneficial for the skin and immunity enhancing. The ingredients contained antioxidants and other nutrients. The study revealed that this formula has properties similar to that of Ayurvedic combination used for swarnapröshana, hence it can be given to neonates expecting similar effect.
A survey on the measuring system used in the manufacturing process of Guli (Herbal Pills) in the Indigenous medicine with special reference to Vatika Prakarana
(Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, 2014) Peiris, R.M.; Kaldera, H.P.I.J.; Wewalwala, S.L.; Hansini, K.G.D.M.
A survey study on evaluation of satisfaction of attending patients at outpatients department (OPD) at GWAH (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Hospital)
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Hansini, K.G.D.M.; Jayakody, J.T.R.
A survey study on the effect of occupation and other associated factors towards initiation of amlapitta (gastritis)
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Hansini, K.G.D.M.; de Silva, C.; Jayathunga, H.D.A.P.; Sirisena, T.P.A.; Thiranagama, R.; Perera, S.