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The Sri Lankan medicinal system predominantly utilizes herbs and spices for the treatment of various ailments. This is mostly because Sri Lanka is a tropical country, a biodiverse hot-spot blessed with a plethora of flora and fauna. Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka looks at the traditional medicinal practices of the country that utilize plant material from a cultural, philosophical and scientific perspective. When it comes to the scientific aspects, several Sri Lankan herbs have been in the spotlight for possessing bioactive constituents with promising therapeutic effects. It is hoped that these will be considered as strong candidates to combat currently prevailing global disease conditions.

Key Features:

  • Reveals the science behind the traditional wisdom passed down in Sri Lanka's long history of using herbal medicines

  • Emphasizes the increasing global interest in botanical drugs

  • Reviews the hot topic of Sri Lanka

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Sri Lanka: The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

    Traditional medicinal practices in modern times

    Causes and prescribed herbal remedies of some common disease conditions

    Arthritis

    Cancer

    Cardiovascular disease

    Diabetes

    Gastrointestinal disorders

    Hypertension

    Skin disorders

    Scientific evidence on the therapeutic properties of some popular herbs and spices of Sri Lanka

    Aegle marmelos

    Alternanthera sessilis

    Annona squamosal

    Artocarpus communis

    Cassia auriculata

    Centella asiatica

    Coccinia grandis

    Cinnamomum zeylanicum

    Momordica charantia

    Murraya koenigii

    Pterocarpus marsupium

    Salacia reticulate

    Scoparia dulcis

    Wattakaka volubilis

    Concluding remarks

    Safety and quality assurance

    The way forward: A SWOT analysis.

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/30/2019 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138743083, 978-1138743083
      ISBN10: 1138743089
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Sri Lankan medicinal system predominantly utilizes herbs and spices for the treatment of various ailments. This is mostly because Sri Lanka is a tropical country, a biodiverse hot-spot blessed with a plethora of flora and fauna. Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka looks at the traditional medicinal practices of the country that utilize plant material from a cultural, philosophical and scientific perspective. When it comes to the scientific aspects, several Sri Lankan herbs have been in the spotlight for possessing bioactive constituents with promising therapeutic effects. It is hoped that these will be considered as strong candidates to combat currently prevailing global disease conditions.

      Key Features:

      • Reveals the science behind the traditional wisdom passed down in Sri Lanka's long history of using herbal medicines

      • Emphasizes the increasing global interest in botanical drugs

      • Reviews the hot topic of Sri Lanka

        Table of Contents

        Introduction

        Sri Lanka: The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

        Traditional medicinal practices in modern times

        Causes and prescribed herbal remedies of some common disease conditions

        Arthritis

        Cancer

        Cardiovascular disease

        Diabetes

        Gastrointestinal disorders

        Hypertension

        Skin disorders

        Scientific evidence on the therapeutic properties of some popular herbs and spices of Sri Lanka

        Aegle marmelos

        Alternanthera sessilis

        Annona squamosal

        Artocarpus communis

        Cassia auriculata

        Centella asiatica

        Coccinia grandis

        Cinnamomum zeylanicum

        Momordica charantia

        Murraya koenigii

        Pterocarpus marsupium

        Salacia reticulate

        Scoparia dulcis

        Wattakaka volubilis

        Concluding remarks

        Safety and quality assurance

        The way forward: A SWOT analysis.

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