Traditional Healing & Heritage Conservation
Possibly the world’s first Ayurvedic hospital goes as far back as 247 BC, according to
The Mahavamsa, which credits an ancient King for its construction. Sri Lanka has a long and rich history of health care and medicine but to maintain these valuable traditions in an ever-developing society requires a commitment not only to preserve the knowledge but to make it accessible for everyday use.
Last month, Dilmah Conservation launched the Traditional Sri Lankan First Aid Box as part of their commitment to Heritage Conservation. The kit is based on the tradition of Ayurveda along with a handbook on traditional home remedies, preserving the indigenous Sri Lankan form called Hela Veda. Dilmah founder Merrill J. Fernando is better known for his firm stance on preserving the traditions of authentic hand-picked tea, but this initiative extends Dilmah’s commitment to “No compromise on tradition”.
Inspired by centuries of indigenous wisdom and the goodness of nature, Dilmah has extended its range of caffeine-free infusions to include a number of amazing ingredients such as turmeric, moringa, chilli, tulsi (holy basil) and black pepper to name a few. Joining fruity flavors like mango, tangerine, strawberry and lemon, these natural herbs and spices are an exciting blend that will take you on a sensory journey.
With so many sweetened and heavily flavoured products on the market it was Dilmah’s intention to offer a range of healthy alternatives based on the integrity and tradition the brand is founded upon and highlight many of the hand-grown artisan herbs and spices
from Sri Lanka.