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[[File:Ekanayakam - plant 15.jpg|thumb|right|''Meharimula'', ''Salacia reticulata'', ''Kothala himbutu'']]
'''Meharimula''' is an indigenous flowering plant of the genus Salacia grown in dry zone forests in Sri Lanka. Meharimula or Kothala Himbutu is an indigenous Sri Lankan medicinal plant, but also grown in some parts of Southern India. There are two species of Kothala Himbutu and said to have the same properties in Sri Lankan. Both species are at risk, if cut from their natural environment. The Salacia reticulata is endangered while the Salacia diandra is endemic and endangered. Both Kothala Himbutu species grow well in the wet zone in Sri Lanka.
Indian Kothala Himbutu plant does not have the same properties as the Sri Lankan one and that is why the Sri Lankan plant is in high demand in the export market. Salacia reticulata is the variety that contains this specific medicinal value and is found only in Sri Lanka.
According to ayurvedic system of medicine, mostly the roots of the Kothala himbutu tree are used in preparation of medicines. The plant is also used to heal digestion, hepatitis, skin ailments and diabetes. Kothala Himbutu is also known to reduce sugar in the gut and is ideal for those who want to get slimmer, want to reduce weight.
== External Links ==
*[http://www.galerie-metanoia.fr/images/pdf/salacia.pdf "Kothala Himbutu"]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salacia_reticulata "Salacia reticulata-Wikipedia"]
[[Category:Herbs]]
