Khando La’s Heen Bovitiya Tree

Khandro la From Himachal Planted the Unique Heen Bovitiya Plant at Semkay Ling This unique plant planted by Khandro la who visited the Semkay Ling Centre is very special. Heen Bovitiya (Osbeckia octandra) is a small herbaceous plant which is native to Sri Lanka and is known for its high medicinal properties. The leaves, stems …

Khandro la From Himachal Planted the Unique Heen Bovitiya Plant at Semkay Ling

This unique plant planted by Khandro la who visited the Semkay Ling Centre is very special.

Heen Bovitiya (Osbeckia octandra) is a small herbaceous plant which is native to Sri Lanka and is known for its high medicinal properties. The leaves, stems and bark are traditionally used in powder form in Sri Lanka to treat various ailments and diseases, including e.g. diabetes, liver damage and cancer.

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