A Literary Review on Traditional Medical Systems for Bone fractures in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Sri Lanka developed its own Medical System based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3000 years. Indigenous Medicine of Sri Lanka also called "Deshiya Chikitsa" was originated before 8000-10000 years ago. The first Sri Lankan published medical book is "Arka Prakashaya" by King Rawana. There are several ancestries' in Sri Lanka which are continuing their special field of "Deshiya Chikilsd'. Bone fractures are categorized under a special field of "Kadum Bindum"in Traditional Medical System. Sri Lanka has its own special science of medical treatments since the ancient times which employs indigenous and rare herbs. Fractures are considered as a sickness, which disturb people's day to day lives. Therefore most of the time people tend to find fast and reliable ways and means to cure them if they have any bone fracture or any related injuries. In an ancient Ola leaf book there were many traditional formulas. There is no any data base or compilation of traditional medicinal formulas in our hand. Therefore that kind of study is an important need of era. There after could encourage society to cultivate and protect those medicinal valuable plants and herbs for their good health. Therefore I referred the Traditional Indigenous ancient Ola leaf which used in Horivila Tradition of Indigenous practice of medicine in Sri Lanka. This research intends to carry out a literary review on Sri Lankan traditional medical system for Bone Fractures. With the aim of providing valuable message to the public regarding the management of bone fracture. There were 70 different medical plants were recognized in the selected 30 prescriptions.