Salacia Reticulata A Review Of Botanical And Ayurvedic Perspective 

Kothala himbutu is an indigenous Sri Lankan medicinal plant, but also grown in some parts of Southern India. There are two species of Kothala Himbutu and said to have the same properties in Sri Lankan. Both species are at risk, if cut from their natural environment. The Salacia reticulata is endangered while the Salacia diandra is endemic and endangered. Both Kothala Himbutu species grow well in the wet zone in Sri Lanka. 

The Indian Kothala Himbutu plant does not have the same properties as the Sri Lankan one and that is why the Sri Lankan plant is in high demand in the export market. Salacia reticulata is the variety that contains This specific medicinal value and is found only in Sri Lanka. 

The compounds contained in the parts of the kothala himbutu tree can control the process of the enzyme which helps to produce food into sugar and added that Kothala himbutu can be used as a tea to control sugar levels in the body with virtually no side effects. 

According to ayurvedic system of medicine, mostly the roots of the Kothala himbutu tree are used in preparation of medicines. The plant is also used to heal digestion, hepatitis, skin ailments and diabetes. Kothala Himbutu is also known to reduce sugar in the gut and is ideal for those who want to get slimmer, want to reduce weight.  

Sri Lanka is known to produce some of the best Kothala Himbutu plants in the world. The plant takes around 40 to 50 years to grow into mature creepers, before it can be used for medicinal purposes. Kothala Himbutu is used by traditional physicians or Ayurvedic doctors to treat diabetes. Currently, Japan has many patents and pending applications for export of the Kothala Himbutu plants from Sri Lanka

Place a Tea Bag  in a cup of boiling water and leave it for 3-4 minutes. press the tea bag with a spoon to get the goodness and the flavor in full.

Kothala Himbutu (Salacia reticulate)

Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis)

our preferred method of payment as they accept nearly all cards and payment methods. 

 charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are on the buyer account if they will be incurred. We use a selection of shipping services such as Sri Lanka Post registered Air mail service, EMS etc. with Tracking Number 

We will try to solve any dispute and try our best to satisfy, if you are not satisfying our product, please contact first. We will accept any return and give a full refund (without shipping cost) on any item. The item must be returned to us in original condition and the Buyer needs to pay the return shipping cost. 

We provide 30 days money back guarantee.