Bombu (Symplocos cochinchinensis )

Scientific name- Symplocos cochinchinensis
English name-

Tamil name-Kambli-vetti
Sanskirt name-Lodhra

Twigs of this plant is used as `toothbrushes' in rural Sri Lanka, in the same way as `Karanda' twigs.
 medicinal uses It is claimed to be an anti-diabetic tonic. `kashaya" made of its bark is used for inflammation, asthma, cough, ulcers, skin diseases, arthritis, leucorrhoea, diarrhea, and skin discoloration. Antibacterial activity of the plant extract has also been reported

Mee,(Madhuca longifolia, Bassia Longifolia, )

Botanical name:- Madhuca longifolia

Family name:-SAPOTACEAE 

English name:- South Indian mahua\

Sinhala name:- Mee

Tamil name:-Iluppai-tam 

Sanskirt name :-Madhuka 

Edibal parts:-None

Status:-Native

Distribution:-E. Asia - India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar

Ayurvedic usage:-Rheumatism, Skin diseases, Fracture, Snake bite. 

Parts used to make medic:-Bark,Seeds,Roors 

Propagation:Seeds

There are several types of very similar looking Mee varieties. The seeds are used to extract "mee thel" (oil), while the flowers are eaten and also used in herbal drinks. All parts of the tree are used in herbal medicinal preparations.

Burulla(Leea indica (Bandicoot berry))

Scientific name-Leea indica
English name-Bandicoot berry
Tamil name-Ottanali,niyakku, Nalawa
Sanskirt name-Chatri, Kukkurajihva, Samudraka-
















An Ayurvedic medicinal plant. Believed to be helpful in curing hemorrhoids. In Sri lanka it is cooked and eaten with `Heenati haal' (type of rice) for hemorrhoids, intestinal worms etc.
The leaves are astringent and antiseptic and are a repeuted remedy for ringworm. A medicinal oil prepared by boiling the bruised leaves in gingelly oil is used as a dressing for wounds and ulcers. A decoction of the root is given in colic and relieves thirst. The juice of the berries is often applied to warts with good effect. The pith of the stem taken internally acts as a diuretic and diluent and is useful in acute cystitis and strangury. 


Propagation:Seeds