Ath Beheth Mangusawa of the Hela Weda Athpotha

Dashanga Lepaya, used for pain in the joints, swelling of the body and for sting-related poisonous infections

This is part of our series on using Sri Lanka’s herbs for everyday use for better health. We will be using diverse books and advice from indigenous doctors for this series. For the first weeks, until we complete much of the book, we will focus on the publication Hela Weda Athputha authored by Ayurveda Shasthri, Ayurveda Doctor Palitha Shri Gagana Arachchige and published by Dilmah Conservation. In the past weeks we focused on Kenda varieties for diverse medicinal use.

http://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/Entering-the-world-of-Sri-Lankan-kenda-broth/10523-706934

http://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/Entering-the-world-of-Sri-Lankan-kenda-broth/10523-707275

http://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/Entering-the-world-of-Sri-Lankan-kenda-broth/10523-705604

http://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/Entering-the-world-of-Sri-Lankan-kenda-broth/10523-705276



We also featured easy to administer home remedies for minor ailments mentioned in the book under the theme Ath Beheth Manjusawa.

http://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/Ath-Beheth-Mangusawa-of-the-Hela-Weda-Athpotha/10523-708584

http://www.ft.lk/harmony_page/Kola-kenda-broth-and-Ath-Beheth-Mangusawa-of-Hela-Weda-Athpotha/10523-707616

Below is the continuing series on the Ath Beheth Manjusawa (cures that could be prepared and administered for minor ailments prior to seeking medical treatment):

Sarshapadi Thailaya

(To be obtained from an Ayurveda/Traditional medicine pharmacy).

Used as treatment for phlegm related asthma/wheezing, swelling of joints accompanied by pain caused by Vatha complications.

Manner of use: Applying to the necessary locations. 

Kola Shleshma Thailaya

Used as treatment for restriction of lungs due to phlegm of small children, tonsils, wheezing and cough related ailments. 

Manner of use: Applying to the throat, sides of the throat and chest. 

Iriwedhadhi Thailaya 

Used as a treatment for the swelling of gums, bleeding from the gums and related ailments connected to mouth.

Manner of use: Applying to the gums. 

Dashanga Lepaya 

Used for pain in the joints and swelling, swelling of the body and for sting-related poisonous infections. 

Manner of use: Apply to the location with the juice of Siyambala leaves which have been grinded the traditional way. 

Lakshadi Thailaya 

To be used on any part of the body that has been bruised due to an accident such as a fall and resulting in joint pain. 

Manner of use: Apply to the location with bee’s honey.