Ayurvedic and Herbal
In Sri Lanka Ayurveda medicine is based on the country’s centuries old treasure trove of indigenous knowledge base, natural environment and cultural repertory. According to archeological evidence, human civilisation dates back 30,000 years. Cave men of that age domesticated many wild plant varieties and used them for food and medicines.
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Lakpura Perumkayam "Asafoetida Gum" (5g)
Lakpura Perumkayam "Asafoetida Gum" (5g)
(SKU: LS40007F81) Perumkaayam is the local name for asafoetida, a resin usually extracted from the root of perennial herbs. It is often used in Ayurvedic medicine in both India and Sri Lanka.
Asafoetida aka Perumkayam resin is produced by solidifying juice that comes out of cuts made in the plant’s living roots. Asafoetida is used for breathing problems including ongoing (chronic) bronchitis, H1N1 “swine†flu, and asthma.