We provide you with Thebu Leaves that have been carefully handpicked and packed from home gardens and farms that have partnered with us to offer you fresh produce that are healthy and not harmful. Thebu which is scientifically known as Costus speciosus is considered as a medicinal plant in Sri Lanka while it can do wonders to one’s health. Leaves can be consumed as a slightly cooked ʺmallumʺ or even as a sambal by adding some fresh coconut, lime juice, green chillies and red onions. If you are a health conscious individual then you can even come up with a salad with a lot of greens.
Boasting of a similar taste like gotukola, fresh Thebu leaves are known to control and maintain healthy blood sugar levels while offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities. The leaves also offer a cooling affect while also improving your appetite. Other health benefits include clearing phlegm, skin diseases and good cholesterol control.
