Common Classification

Scientific Classification

Ecology

Descriptions

Mella tree is slow growing small tree grows up to 3 – 4 meters in height and rarely occurs naturally or cultivated tree mostly in wet zone in the low country. Leaves of the “Mella” are edible & use as a crisp.

Way of making

1.  Heat the Oil.

2.  Put the Mella Kola into the heated oil.

3.  Remove it from oil after a few seconds. (Fry until green)

4.  Then sprinkle some salt with fried Malla Kola & serve with rice if desired, fry the onion & chilli & serve with it. (Heat oil & fry like Papadam.)

Benefits

•       Helps for better blood circulation and reducing urine infections.
•       Maintaining healthy kidneys.
•       Urine is clean.
•       Can urine well.
•       Used in Ayurveda as a medicine for Snake venom.