Ayurveda for younger generation
M A R Manukulasooriya Hiriyala group correspondent
The Ayurveda knowledge should be given to the younger generation.
They are not aware of the medicinal value of the herbs growing in their
own gardens, Indigenous Medicine Minister Salinda Dissanayake said at a
press briefing at his residence in Kurunegala. The Minister said that in
ancient times the people joined the king in establishing herbal gardens,
but today there were people who could not even identify a common
medicinal plant when they see one.
"There are a number of ayurvedic herbs which can be easily grown in
our gardens. These herbs are rich in nutrient content and medicinal
value. Our native treatment is second to non in the world. Therefore
more educated youth should be encouraged to learn ayurveda. They should
be given a scientific knowledge in this subject to bring ayurveda to
international level", he added. |