This amazing herbal food is also known as purple yam. It’s commonly known as “Raja ala” ( රාජ අල ) in Sri Lanka. ( also “dam ala” / dan dina ala ). It’s a
Since ancient times, paddy farmers, Cart drivers, carpenters, gem miners, masons, blacksmiths, toddy makers (coconut, palm, kitul), hunters, fishermen or whoever, have been accustomed to using “Bulath Wita” as an essential part of people’s
Solanum torvum is a bushy, erect and spiny perennial plant. There are two species that can be used as food. It’s commonly known as “Turkey Berry“. (i). Solanum torvum ( රට තිබ්බටු/ Rata Tibbatu
From ancient times, Sri Lankan people have been accustomed to drinking medicinal and delicious beverages. Mostly, They are prepared from herbs that can be found from the surroundings. The medicinal value of these is
By now, We know that the fruit, leaf, root, flowers and stem of the bael fruit tree are all used for medicinal purposes and for medicinal drinks. Also, Bael fruit tree leaves are the
Dry cough can be identified as a common health problem in everyday life. Most of the time, People use syrup or some antibiotics. Now a lot of people are trying to get away from
Ricinus commun is is a very valuable medicinal plant that is widely used in local medicine remedies. Its leaves, flowers, bark, seed and roots are used in medicines. It’s commonly known as castor oil
The passion plant, used as a fruit and food with many properties, has been in use since ancient times. The leaf of this plant is used for the preparation of medicinal meals, Known as
Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical plant and it’s widely used in Sri Lanka since ancient times, it is called “rampe” and it is grown almost in every household. It is like a long-standing Sri
Kevum is a very beneficial and essential Sri Lankan sweet of Sinhalese. It’s traditionally consumed during celebrations of Sinhala New Year. It’s also known as “oil cake”. We have heard in the folklore that