ගෙඩි වර්ග(Types of fruits)

• අරලු : Terminalia chebula

Its fruit is called Haritaki and is used in Ayurvedic medicine.The fruit of the Terminalia chebula tree contains chemicals that might have pain-relieving affects. It might also reduce blood sugar.People use Terminalia chebula for aging skin, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

• බුලු: Terminalia bellerica

The fruit of the Terminalia bellirica tree contains chemicals that might affect digestion and protect the liver. It might also affect the heart, but less than other Terminalia species.People use Terminalia bellirica for constipation, cough, diabetes, diarrhea, high cholesterol, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

• නෙල්ලි: Phyllanthus emblica

(Phyllanthus emblica) is a tree native to India and the Middle East. It’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.

Indian gooseberry seems to work by reducing total cholesterol levels, including the fatty acids called triglycerides, without affecting levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good”) cholesterol.

People commonly use Indian gooseberry for abnormal cholesterol levels and persistent heartburn. It’s also used for diarrhea, osteoarthritis, and cancer, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

• පෙනෙල ගෙඩි : Cardiospermum halicacabum

Traditionally used to treat fever, colds, renal edema and urinary tract infections. Pounded leaves used as external wash against skin eruptions and eczema, and as poultice for swellings and rheumatism. Leaf juice used to relieve earaches.