Sethsuwa Paspanguwa (50g) is a pouch of dried herbs for making a traditional Sri Lankan herbal decoction. The 50g pack holds ginger, coriander, Alpinia calcarata, Solanum virginianum, Oldenlandia corymbosa, a Curcuma species and lump sugar. The whole packet is boiled in water, strained and drunk warm.
Paspanguwa is the five-herb decoction that Sri Lankan households have long brewed at home. The name joins 'pas', five, and 'anguwa', ingredients, and the boiled drink is called a peyawa in Sinhala. The maker describes its version as built on the traditional five-plant formula, with further herbs added. The clear-front pouch shows the small round seeds and the dried herb pieces inside.
Ingredients
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- Heen araththa (Alpinia calcarata)
- Katuwelbatu (Solanum virginianum)
- Pathpadagam (Oldenlandia corymbosa)
- A Curcuma species
- Lump sugar
How to use
- Add the whole packet to three cups of water.
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain.
- Adults: one packet divided into two servings across the day.
- Children: one packet divided into four servings.
Good to know
- Pack: one 50g pouch of dried herbs and lump sugar.
- Use only as directed by a qualified Ayurvedic physician; ask one before use in pregnancy, while breastfeeding or for children.
Sethsuwa Pranajeewa products are made at the Sethsuwa Ayurveda Hospital in Batalanda, Makola, Sri Lanka.
