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A Review on Traditional Sri Lankan Ocular Remedy

	International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED)	Full Text:
	Published Issue : Volume-4 Issue-2
	Year of Publication : 2021
	Unique Identification Number : IJSRED-V4I2P74
	Authors : Abegunasekara N.S, Uyanege P.P
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Abstract :

Sri Lanka developed its own medical system based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3000 years. Indigenous Medicine of Sri Lanka also called "DeshiyaChikitsa" was originated 8000-10000 years ago. The first Sri Lankan published medical book is "ArkaPrakashaya" by King Rawana. There are several ancestries in Sri Lanka that are continuing their special field of "DeshiyaChikitsa’’. Sri Lanka has its own special science of medical treatments since ancient times which employs indigenous and rare herbs. In an ancient Ola leaf book, there were many traditional formulas. There is not any database or compilation of traditional medicinal formulas in our hands. Therefore, this kind of study is an important need of the era. Thereafter could encourage society to cultivate and protect those medicinal valuable plants and herbs for their good health. Nawapatalawarthi is a traditional Sri Lankan ocular remedy which is used to treat cataract. This study will be revealed about its pharmacological values and clinical usage.