‘‘Paspanguwa’’; A Traditional Sri Lankan Herbal Drink

Abstract

Medicinal plants play a crucial role in curing several health problems, particularly, in developing countries. Sri Lanka has a great history of practising traditional medicine. Among the several forms of traditional herbal drinks, ‘‘Paspanguwa’’ (PP) became a much popular one in Sri Lanka, due to its various health benefits. Coriandrum sativum, Coscinium fenestratum, Hedyotis corymbosa, Solanum xanthocarpum and Zingiber officinale are the primary ingredients used in the preparation of the PP. In this chapter, we highlighted the importance of PP, with special reference to it’s added ingredients.