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Prevalence of leftover medicines and associated factors among patients attending different clinics at Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Northern Province

Vinothini, J.; Kalki, P.; Harshya, A.; Aravinthi, Y. (University of Jaffna, 2026)

Introduction & Objective: Leftover medicines (LMs) are medicines that remain unused or partially used after being dispensed. LM accumulation has become a growing healthcare concern as it may lead to medication wastage, ...
Drinking water quality and associated risk factors among chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology patients at Nephrology clinic, Divisional hospital, Padavi Sripura

Karthiga, M.; Wimalarathna, W.C.S.S.M.; Herath, G.H.M.N.T.; Rajapaksha, R.D.J.S.; Saseevan, S.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Ramesh, J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2026)

Introduction & Objectives: Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology (CKDu) is a major public health concern in Sri Lanka, particularly in dry zone agricultural areas. Drinking water quality and agrochemical exposure ...
In vitro evaluation of antidiabetic activity of the methanolic extract of the seed of Vateria copallifera

Athapatthu, A.W.M.A.K.; Rathnayake, G.W.S.L.; Prasadi, H.L.T.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2026)

Introduction & Objectives: Vateria copallifera alston is one of the endemic plants in Sri Lanka and is reported to have larvicidal, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Ayurveda uses the plant's seeds to treat ...
In-vitro antioxidant activity of the methanolic leaf extract of Jeffreycia zeylanica

Sulaxsan, V.; Delakshainy, V.; Weragodaarachchi, H.A.S.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2026)

Introduction & Objectives: Jeffreycia zeylanica, an endemic medicinal plant of Sri Lanka, leaf of the plant is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including fractures and bone fusion, boils, eczema, asthma, ...
Ethnobotanical study of the medicinal plants used for rheumatological disorders among patients attending rheumatology clinic in Teaching Hospital, Jaffna

Christina, T.; Sathya, S.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Sivarangini, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)

Background: Rheumatological disorders, are common chronic conditions that significantly affect quality of life. Reliance on phytotherapy to relieve the symptoms highlights the importance of documenting ethnobotanical ...
Formulation and Evaluation of an Antifungal Gel for Tinea Corporis by Using Achyranthes aspera Leaf Extract

Christina, T.; Lukirtha, S.; Tharshika, K.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J. (University of Peradeniya, 2026)

Achyranthes aspera, a medicinal plant traditionally used in Sri Lanka, exhibits antidermatophytic properties. This study aimed to formulate and evaluate topical herbal gels incorporating A. aspera leaf extract for activity ...
In-Vitro Anticoagulant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Dialium ovoideum (Thwaites): A Preliminary Study

Dharmasena, M.C.P.; Gunawardhana, K.A.P.S.; Bandara, W.M.A.P.; Srikokulan, S.; Rasaratnam, K. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2026)

Background: Dialium ovoideum (Thwaites) is an endemic medicinal plant widely used in indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka. However, its potential anticoagulant effect on human blood remains unexplored. Investigating its ...
Developing a modified mycological culture medium for Malassezia furfur by supplementing sabouraud dextrose agar with extracted lipid oil from egg yolk

Sivasinthujah, S.; Shalini, R.; Kannathasan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J. (Mushroom Research Foundation, Thailand, 2026)

Malassezia furfur (M. furfur) is a lipophilic yeast that is associated with a variety of superficial and systemic dermatological conditions, including pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic eczema. Though ...
Formulation development and evaluation of polyherbal gel for bacterial skin infection

Janith, U.I.P.; Imesha, P.D.; Nimesh, K.M.S.G.; Ganakarunyan, T.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Bacterial skin infections are common among hospitalised patients, for which topical antibiotics are used. Antibiotic resistance, toxicity and high cost have led to the need for the development of herbal formulations that ...
Antifungal activity of methanolic extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus pods and Salvia hispanica L. seeds against Candida albicans

Faseeha, M.F.F.; Mafrina, M.I.F.; Mufees, K.R.M.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, 2025)

Introduction: Candidiasis, which is caused by Candida albicans, is becoming a global health concern due to the emergence of resistant strains to antifungal drugs. It led to the need for alternative treatment approaches. ...
Synergistic Antibacterial Activity of Methanolic Extract of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bark and Curcuma longa Rhizome

Doranegama, W.M.A.P.M.; Thupaksiga, B.; Kasthuriarachchi, K.A.S.T.; Gamage, G.G.O.K.; Gnanakarunyan, T.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2025)

Background: The combination of plant extracts has shown significant potential in enhancing antimicrobial efficacy through synergistic interactions. Such combinations may offer improved therapeutic outcomes, multitarget ...
Chemical Stability of Sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate Tablets in Outpatient Settings

Fernando, W.A.L.; Kumarasinghe, K.K.A.T.D.; Madanayake, M.K.A.D.; Sathya, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2025)

Background: Sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) tablets are essential in managing angina. However, their chemical stability can be compromised by evaporation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), especially when ...
In vitro Anticoagulant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Ficus hispida (Hairy Fig) Bark

Gunawardhana, K.A.P.S.; Dharmasena, M.C.P.; Bandara, W.M.A.P.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Rasaratnam, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna., 2024)

Background: Ficus hispida L. f. (Hairy Fig), is a widely used herb in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka and is reported to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antinociceptive, antineoplastic, and antidiabetic activities. ...
Physical, physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical analysis of siddha poly herbal drugs used for treating diabetes mellitus in Northern province, Sri Lanka

Sivarangini, S.; Ravimannan, N.; Merin Dinushiya, J.; Nilanusha, S.; Sugansika, M.; Sivasinthujah, S. (2025)

The Siddha system of medicine uses natural herbal products for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). In Northern Province, Sri Lanka Madhumeha chooranam, Neerizhivu chooranam 1 and Neerizhivu chooranam 2 are famously ...
A Comparative Study on the Antioxidant Potentials of Hybrid and Generic Papayas Available in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Needhiraja, N.; Chelliah, D.; Krishnamoorthy, T.; Jayasooriya, A.T.R.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Senthilnanthanan, M. (2024)

Generic papaya is a tropical plant abundant in Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it has been used therapeutically as it is a good source of polyphenols, carotenoids and an excellent source of vitamins that are powerful antioxidants. ...
Development and Antibacterial Characterization of Hand Sanitizer Gel from Mint Leaf Extract (Mentha arvensis L.)

Malarvarnan, S.; Nirubini, A.S.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J. (: Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2024)

Formulation of hand sanitizers with herbs extract to enhance safety and quality while maintaining effective antibacterial properties. This study aimed to formulate hand sanitizers with different concentrations of ethyl ...
A Review on Current Knowledge of Medicinal Properties of Garcinia quaesita

Nirubini, A.S.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Mulawarman University, 2024)

Garcinia quaesita is an endemic plant to Sri Lanka, has garnered attention from traditional medicine practitioners and researchers due to its diverse medicinal properties. G. quaesita have been traditionally used to treat ...
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by diabetes patients attending the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Niluka, N.; Sathya, S.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Ceylon Journal of Science, 2024)

The scope of this study is to describe the ethnobotany of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) among diabetic patients attending the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. A cross-sectional descriptive ...
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by diabetes patients attending the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Niluka, N.; Sathya, S.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Ceylon Journal of Science, 2024)

The scope of this study is to describe the ethnobotany of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) among diabetic patients attending the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. A cross-sectional descriptive ...
Physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical analysis of different brands of Hingwashtak churna; a polyherbal medicine in Sri Lanka

Dassanayaka, G.G.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Christy Jeyaseelan, T. (AYURVEDA SAHITI PRABHA, 2024)

Hingwashtak churna is a polyherbal medicine, used to treat gastrointestinal diseases like gastric ulcers, bloating, acidity, and joint disease. The quality evaluation of hingwashtak churna is needed for its acceptability ...

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