Dehydrated Thebu Leaves ( Costus Speciosus),Sri Lanka price supplier

Dehydrated Thebu Leaves ( Costus Speciosus) 

Costus speciosus (Family: Costaceae) is an important medicinal plant widely used in several indigenous systems of medicine for the treatment of various ailments. The rhizome of these plants are used as an alternative source for diosgenin and generally used to control diabetes. Nurseries are now promoting this exotic species as an 'antidiabetic plant' which lowers the blood sugar levels.

Presently these plants are mostly collected from wild habitat only. Due to indiscriminate collection from natural habitat C. speciosus has become endangered. To overcome the problem an effort should be made for conservation and systematic cultivation of C. speciosus. The present review deals with habit and habitat, cultivation, uses, medicinal properties, future research needs involving C. speciosus.

Health Benefits :

• It can reduce the blood sugar level.
• Thebu Leaves can stimulate appetite.
• Control phlegm and bile.
• Treat skin issues.
• Control fever and cough.

We E-Silk Route Ventures, realised the potential Sri Lanka has as an Agricultural nation and initiated a Journey which would enable us to uplift the livelihood of the Small & medium scale farmers whilst providing International customers with Premium Quality produce by marrying the concept of Direct Trade with Modern technology in finding a platform in maximizing the value of the Produce of the Farmer.

In doing so, not only we get an opportunity to help uplift the standards of the local farmers but also be able to provide with a quality output to final consumers as we strongly believe in the concepts of Fair/Direct Trade and Organic produce.

By using the geographical advantage we have as a country and with the help and knowledge of smallholder farmers, we wish to specialise in reaching out to customers from all around the world by leveraging online platforms & optimizing the use of the internet as well as Offline traditional platforms. This has helped us in achieving our objective of being the platform in providing with fresh organic produce, produced by the local farmers to customers all over the world.