Traditional Herbal Remedies

Traditional Herbal Remedies

By Dr. Chandralatha Samarasekara (National Institute of Indigenous Medicine)

Remedies for Common Cold

Simple Cold Treatments

1. **Ginger, Coriander, and Sugar Drink**

   - Mix ginger, coriander, and sugar

   - Drink 2-3 times daily

2. **Complex Herbal Mix**

   - Combine venivel, dried ginger, coriander, dummalla, pathpadagam

   - Brew and drink

3. **Spicy Herbal Drink**

   - Mix ginger, black pepper, thippili, coriander

   - Brew and consume

4. **For Body Heat**

   - Brew pathpadagam and coriander

   - Drink with sugar

Remedies for Cold with Indigestion

- Mix ginger, coriander, devadara root, katuwel root

- Prepare a decoction (2-8 units)

- Drink the preparation

Remedies for Chickenpox-Related Fever

- Brew pathpadagam and coriander

- Drink with sugar water

Remedies for Vomiting

Herbal Treatments

1. **Dry Ginger Mix**

   - Powder dry ginger and roasted rice equally

   - Mix with sugar and honey

   - Consume

2. **Alternative Treatments**

   - Drink divul essence with honey

   - Drink lime juice with sugar

**Note**: Consume liquids slowly in small quantities during vomiting.

 Remedies for Worm-Related Vomiting (Especially for Children)

1. **Kohomba Root Drink**

   - Prepare kohomba root decoction

   - Mix with roasted rice and milk

   - Drink

2. **Herbal Combinations**

   - Extract erabadu leaf juice

   - Mix with honey

   - Consume

3. **Sassanda Root Remedy**

   - Extract sassanda root juice

   - Mix with honey

   - Drink

**Caution**: These are traditional remedies. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.