200 grams Cassia auriculata flower, Dried Ranawara

The five parts of the Ranawara tea – the bark, the roots, flowers, leaves and seeds are used in indigenous medicine of Sri Lanka, particularly when it comes to diseases of the urinary tract, the digestive system, rheumatism, diabetes, conjunctivitis and ophthalmia. It is said to contain preliminary phytochemicals such as phenols, alkaloids, tannins, glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, proteins and carbohydrates. The dried flowers are used as an alternative to tea and when boiled in water, it is used to treat nocturnal emissions, diabetes and throat irritation. In addition to this, it is also known to improve skin complexion, restoring sexual vitality and also is used in anti-dandruff products.

Ranawara also plays a part in curing fevers and has been a known elixir to get rid of dreaded malaria. Treating body aches, eye irritations, reducing menstrual cramps have also been part of Ranawara’s extensive repertoire.