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Dr. (Mrs). L. D. A. M. Arawwawala

 

Principal Research Scientist


Herbal Technology Section

Qualifications

 

B.Sc.Hons. Biological Sciences, Second Class (Honors) (University of Peradeniya- 2000)

 

M.Sc.  Food Science & Technology (University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 2005)

 

M.Phil. Molecular Biology & Bio-Chemistry (University of Peradeniya, 2006)

 

Ph.D. Bio-Chemistry (University of Kelaniya, 2009)

 

Contacts

Tel: 94 011 2379848 ;       Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Specialized Fields

  • Bioactivity of natural products
  • Herbal drugs standardization
  • Functional foods and pharmaceuticals

Interest Areas       

  • Assessing functionality of foods and natural products
  • Development of functional foods and nutraceuticals

  Publications

 

 

 

Journal Publications

  1. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D., (2003). Safety evaluation of Sri Lankan Piper betle leaf extracts in rats. Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants. 4, 195 – 198.
  2. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D., (2004). Antinociceptive activities of aqueous and etahnolic extracts of Alpinia calcarata  rhizomes in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 95, 311 - 316.
  3. Arambewela, L.S.R., Kumarathunga, A., Arawwawala, M., Owen, N.L., Du, L., (2005). Volatile oils of Alpinia calcarata grown in Sri Lanka. Journal of Essential Oil Research  17, 124 - 125.
  4. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2005). Antioxidant activities of ethanolic and hot aqueous extracts of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes. Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism 17, 91 - 94 .
  5. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D., (2005). Antidiabetic activities of  aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Piper betle leaves in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 102, 239 – 245.
  6. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D., (2005). Gastroprotective activity of hot ethanolic extract of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes in rats. Ceylon Journal of Medical Sciences 48, 1 – 11.
  7. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2005). Antinociceptive activity of  aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Piper betle leaves. Pharmaceutical Biology. 43, 766 -772.
  8. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Rajapaksa, R. (2006). Piper betle: A potential natural antioxidant. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 41, 10 -14.
  9. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Dissanayake, D.C.T.R., Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2006). Bioactivities of betel leaves. Link Natural Product Digest 2, 25 – 26.
  10. Arambewela, L.S.R., Kumarathunga, A., Arawwawala, M., Owen, N.L., Du, L. (2005)  Volatile oil of Alpinia galanga of Sri Lanka. Journal of Essential Oil Research 19, 455 – 456.
  11. Wardhana, A., Kumarasinghe, S.P.W., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2007). Larvicidal efficacy of essential oil of betel leaf (Piper betle) on the larvae of the old world screwworm fly, Chrysomya bezziana in vitro. Indian Journal of Dermatology. 52, 43 – 47.
  12. Arawwawala, M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2009). Antidiabetic activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina in normal and streptozotocin – induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Biology & Chemical Sciences. 2, 287 – 296.
  13. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2009). Effect of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes on ethanol – induced gastric ulcers in rats. Pharmacognosy Magazine. 4, 226 – 231.
  14. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2009). Hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic activities of the aqueous and the ethanolic extracts of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes in rats. Pharmacognosy Magazine. 5, 412 – 418.
  15. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2010). Gastroprotective activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 127, 750 – 754.
  16. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R., Handunnetti, S. (2010). Antiinflammatory activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 131, 538 – 543.
  17. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.,  Arambewela, L.S.R. (2010). Standardization of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe rhizomes. Pharmacognosy Research. 2, 285 – 288.
  18. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.,  Arambewela, L.S.R., Athauda, N. (2010).Antifungal and antioxidant properties of essential oil of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 1, 199-202.
  19. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Withanage, D., Kulathunga, S. (2010). Efficacy of betel cream on skin ailments. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 7, Article 48.
  20. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.,  Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arambewela, L.S.R., Ariyawansa, H.S.  (2011). Standardization of spray dried powder of Piper betle hot water extract. Pharmacognosy Magazine. 7, 157–160.
  21. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2011). Evaluation of toxic potential of standardized aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Trichosanthes cucumerina in rats. BLACPMA. 1, 11-22.
  22. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2011). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina aerial parts. Acta Biologica Hungarica.62, 235 – 243.
  23. Arambewela, L., Arawwawala, M., Ratnasooriya, W.D. Safety profile of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe, used in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka. BLACPMA. 10, 435 – 442.
  24. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Withanage, D., Kulathunga, S. (2011). Efficacy of betel cream on skin ailments with special reference of Vicharchika. Ayurveda Sameeksha. 2, 173 – 178.
  25. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kumaratunga, K.G.A., Dissanayake, D.S.C.T., Ratnasooriya, W.D., Kumarasingha, S.P.W. (2011). Piper betle : A green healer from the backyard. Link Natural Products Digest. 16 -20.
  26. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R., Fernando, N., Guruge, L.D (2011). Antibacterial activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn extracts. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives. 2, 808 – 812.
  27. Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kumaratunga, K.G.A., Dissanayake, D.S.C.T., Ratnasooriya, W.D., Kumarasingha, S.P.W. (2011). Investigation on Piper betle grown in Sri Lanka. Pharmacognosy Review. 5, 159 – 163.
  28. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R., Ariyawansa, H.S. (2011). Piper betle: As a remedy for Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy. 2, 1601 -1603. 
  29. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R., Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2012). Aipinia calcarata Roscoe: A potent antiinflammatory agent. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 139, 889 – 892. 
  30. Lenore, R.D.K., Dharmadasa, R.M., Abesingha, D.C., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.  (2012). Investigation of plumbagin content in Plumbago indica Linn. Pharmacologia. 3, 57-60.
  31. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.,Arambewela, L.S.R., Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2012).  Alpinia calcarata Roscoe: A rich source of phytopharmaceuticals in Sri Lnaka. The Natural Products Journal.2, 263 -267.
  32. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2012). Lipid lowering effect of hot water extract of  Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn and antihyperglycemic activity of its fractions on streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences. 60, 447 – 455.
  33. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., W.A. N. Wickramaarachchi., (2012). Berberine content in Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr grown in Sri Lanka. Pharmacologia. 3,679 – 682.
  34. Arawwawala, L.D.AM., Thabrew, M.I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2013). A review of the pharmacological properties of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn of Sri Lankan origin. Unique Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. 1, 3-6.
  35. Arawwawala, L.D.AM., Thabrew, M.I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2013).   Trichosanthes   cucumerina Linn: Investigations of some selected  pharmacological activities of ethanolic extract. Pharmacologia. 4, 493 – 494.
  36. Hewageeganage, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2013). Phytochemical and              Anti oxidant activity of Traditional Decoction used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellites. Universal Journal of Pharmacy. 2, 134-137.
  37. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Fernando, P.I.P.K., Dhammarathana, I., Ariyawansa, H.A.S., Tissera, M.H.A., (2013). Standardization of Vipadikahara grita taila: An Ayurvedia medicated ouil for common skin diseases. Unique Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicines. 1, 48-51.
  38. Hewageegana, S., Arawwawala, M., Fernando, P, Dhammarathana, I., Ariyawansa, S (2014). A comparative study of physico-chemical and phytochemical parameters: glands/hairs of the fruits and the leaves of Mallotus philipinensis (Lam.) Muell. Arg.  grown in Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation. 42, 291 -295.
  39. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R. & Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2014).     Gastroprotective effect of Piper betle grown in Sri Lanka.  Journal of Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine. 5, 38 – 42. 
  40. Hewageegana, S., Arawwawala, M., Fernando, P., Dhammarathana, I., Ariyawansa, S. (2014). Standardization of a substitute oil for Vipadikahara grita taila which used for skin diseases. Pharmacologia. 32-35.
  41. Hewageegana, S., Arawwawala, M.,  Dhammarathana, I., Ariyawansa, S. (2014). Standardization of Sri Lankan market samples of Rubia cordifolia Linn. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 3, 122-126.
  42. Hewageegana, S., Arawwawala, M.,  Dhammarathana, I., Ariyawansa, S.,  Tissera, M.H.A. (2014). Proximate  analysis and   standardization of leaves of  Leptadenia reticulate (Retz) Wight And Arn. (Jeevanti). World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.3, 1603-1612.
  43. Kumaradharmasena L.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Fernando, P.I.P.K., Peiris, K.P.P., Kamal, S.V. (2015). Quality assessment of Mustadi Taila: An Ayurvedic oil as remedy for dental caries (Krimi Danta). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 4, 21 – 24.
  44. Perera, H.A.R.P., Karunagoda, K., Perera, P.K., Samarasingha, K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2015). Phyllanthus niruru Linn grown in Sri Lanka: Evaluation on phyto and physicochemical properties of the whole plant. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 4, 1452- 1459.
  45. Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S., Ediriweera, E.R.H.S.S., Wasalamuni, W.A.D.D., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2015). Assessment of quality of Dhanyamla: A fermented cereal used in Ayurveda. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 8, 1-5.
  46. L.D.R.D. Silva., Peiris, A., Kamal, S.V., Jayaratne, D.L.S.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2015). Haridradi Ashcyotana: Quality assessment of a herbal eye drop. International Journal of Pharamacognosy and Phytochemical Research. 7, 1096-1098.
  47. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Dammaratana, I., Ariyawansa, H.A.S., Tissera, M.H.A. (2015). Development of a substitute oil for Vipadika skin disease (A case study). American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. 3, 306-309.
  48. Karunaratne, T.D.N., Sugataratana, K., Ariyawansa, H.A.S., Silva, H.A.D., Samarasingha, K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2015). Standardization of Sarasvatha Choorna: Used as a remedy for dementia. American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. 3, 288-292.
  49. Fonseka, H.R.D., Kulathunga, W.M.S.S.K., Peiris, A., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2015). A review on the therapeutic potentials of Ocimum sanctum Linn: In the management of Diabetes Mellitus (Madhumeha). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 4, 47 – 52.
  50. Thabrew, M.I., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2016). An overview of in vivo and in vitro models that can be used for evaluating anti-gastric ulcer potential of medicinal plants. Austin Biology. ID. 1007.
  51. Wickramaarachchi, W.M.D., Wakkumbura, H.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Rajapaksa, R.P.V.J. (2016). Standardization of the formula of Panchamuli Laghu Draksha Kasaya: A traditional herbal medicine. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5, 172-179.
  52. Ganegamage, S.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2016). Chemical composition of inflorescence of Alpinia calcarata Rosc. (Zingiberaceae) grown in Sri Lanka. Pharma Science Monitor 7: 186-192.
  53. Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W. (2016). Chemical standardization of leaf extract of Coccinia grandis (L) Voigt (Cucurbitaceae) of Sri Lankan origin. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 5:119-123.
  54. Premakumara, G.A.S., Kathirgamanathar, S., Thayalini, T., Bandara, V.S., Thevanesam, V., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2016). Antibacterial activity and chemical analysis of fruit oil of Trachyspermum ammi Linn. Sprague. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine. 2: 117-119.
  55. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ariyawansa, H.A.S., Tissera, M.H.A., Dammaratana, I. (2016). A review of skin diseases depicted in Sanskrit original texts with special reference to Ksudra Kushtha. Journal of Critical Reviews. 3: 68-73.
  56. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Hewageegana, H.G.S.P. (2017). Health benefits and traditional uses of honey: A Review. Journal of Apitherapy. 2: 9-14.
  57. Pallie, M.S., Perera, P.K., Goonasekara, C.L., Kumarasinghe, K.M.N., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). Evaluation of diuretic effect of the hot water extract of standardized Tragia involucrate Linn. in rats. International Journal of Pharmacology. 13:83-90
  58. Perera, P.K., Subasinghe U.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). Evaluation of physico-chemical properties and antioxidant capacity of leaf powder of Moringa (Moringa oleifera, Lam) grown in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Medical and Health Research. 2: 1-9.
  59. Karunakaran, R., Thabrew, M.I., Thammitiyagodage, G.M., Galhena, B.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). The gastroprotective effect of ethyl acetate fraction of hot water extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn and its underlying mechanisms. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 17:312.
  60. Karunarathne, YAUD.,Srivastar, P., Chaudhary A., Dwivedi, M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). Quality assessment of an Ayurvedic formulation: PotakiTaila. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine. 3, 89-91.
  61. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayaratne, D.L.S.M. (2017). Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa as a potential candidate for treatment of diabetes mellitus: A review. Journal of Hermed Pharmacology.6: 141-147
  62. Pallie, M.S., Perera, P.K., Gunasekara, C.L., Kumarasinghe, K.M.N., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). Tragia spp: Assessment of diuretic activity and standardize of the whole plant. American Journal of Ethnomedicine. 4, 1-5.
  63. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). Investigation of nutritional properties of standardized Wattakaka volubilis Linn. F. STAPF: A green leafy vegetable. Pharma Science Monitor. 8: 150-158
  64. Rizniya, M.N.F., Mawjood, A.H.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017). A study on physico-chemical parameters and nutritional values of Glinus oppositifolius: A leafy vegetable. SciFed Journal of Herbal Medicine. 1, 1-5
  65. Gunasekara, T.D.C.P., Radhika, N.D.M., Ragunathan, K.K., Gunasekara, D.P.P., Weerasekara, M,M., Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Fernando S.S.N. (2017). Determination of antimicrobial potential of five herbs used in Ayurveda practices against Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Ancient Science of Life. 36, 187 – 190
  66. Kulathunga, S., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2017)). Moringa citrifolia Linn grown in Sri Lanka: shelf life of fruit juice. American Journal of Ethnomedicine. 4(2),18.
  67. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Pradeepika E.M.U. (2018). Evaluation of antiurolithiatic potential of standardized Asteracantha longifolia Linn aerial parts. SciFed Journal of Herbal Medicine. 2:2.
  68. Hewageegana H.G.S.P., Arawwawala L.D.A.M. (2018). A case study: Vipadikahara grita taila as a remedy for Vipadika skin disease. Journal of Network Medicine and Targeted Therapies. 1(1), 1-3.
  69. Hewageegana H.G.S.P., Arawwawala L.D.A.M. (2018). Development of Thin Layer fingerprint profiles for Leptadenia reticulate (Rez) Wight and Arn and its substitutes. International Journal of Ayurveda. 3(5), 1-4.
  70. Hewageegana A.U., Hewageegana H.G.S.P., Arawwawala L.D.A.M (2018). Comparison on phytochemical and physico-chemical parameters of Garcinia cambogia (Gaertn.) Desr. and Garcinia zeylanica Linn fruit rinds. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7 (2), 2532 – 2535.
  71. Dissanayake, D.P.A., Sivaganesh, S., Tissera, M.H.A., Handunnetti S.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2018). Comparison of antioxidant properties of Cyathula prostrate Linn and Achyranthes aspera Linn grown in Sri Lanka. Research and Review Insights. 2(3), 1-3.
  72. Dissanayake, D.P.A., Sivaganesh, S., Tissera, M.H.A., Handunnetti S.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2018). Asparagus racemosus Willd roots: Antioxidant properties of Sri Lankan origin. International Journal of Ayurveda. 3(9), 1-4.
  73. Rizniya, M.N.F., Mawjood, A.H.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2018). Investigation of in vitro antioxidant activities of Sri Lankan grown Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug. DC. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine. 4(3),120-122.
  74. Perera, K.C., Arawwawala, M., Wijeratne, S., Mathew, D. (2018). Physico-chemical and proximate analysis of poly herbal formula-Palakalyana Ghrita. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine. 4(3),132 – 134.
  75. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2018) Berberis ceylanica Schneider Stems: A Rich Source of Berberine with Antimicrobial Properties. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Education.1(3),15.
  76. Dahanayake, J.M., Perera, P.K., Galappatty, P.G., Perera, H.D.S.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). Comparative Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activities of Tamalakyadi decoction with its modified dosage forms. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Article ID 6037137.
  77. Dahanayake, J.M., Perera, P.K., Galappatty, P.G., Fernando, P., Arawwawala, M. (2019). Pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and Phytochemical evaluation for standardization of three Piper species used in Ayurvedic medicine. Asian Journal of Pharmacognosy. 3(2), 18 – 28.
  78. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Ariyawansa H.A.S., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). Clinical study on the efficacy of Vipadikahara Grita Taila on the treatment of Vipadika skin disease. Journal of Dermatology and Dermatopathology. 1 (1), 102.
  79. Kulathunga, R.D.H., Gunarathna, E.D.T.P., Jayawardhana, N.D.N., De Silava R.H.S.K., Ranasinghe R.L.D.S., Faisulhaq, M.H., Samarasinghe, U.K.A., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). Phytochemical and physico-chemical comparison: Sri Lankan and Indian varieties of Hemidesmus indicus R. Br Roots. International Journal of Ayurveda. 4 (5), 1-4.
  80. Karunarathne, Y.A.U.D., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Amarasinghe A.P.G., Weerasooriya, T.R., Samarasinghe, U.K.A. (2019). Physico-chemical, Phytochemical and nutritional profiles of root powder of Asparagus recemosus (Willd) of Sri Lankan origin. Asian Journal of Pharmacognosy. 3(3), 29-35.
  81. Kulathunga, R.D.H., Gunarathna, E.D.T.P., Jayawardhana, N.D.N., De Silava R.H.S.K., Ranasinghe R.L.D.S., Faisulhaq, M.H., Samarasinghe, U.K.A., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). A comparative analytical study on two types of Sharibadi decoctions: An Ayurveda preparation. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research. 8(3),1-8.
  82. Kulathunga, R.D.H., Gunarathna, E.D.T.P., Jayawardhana, N.D.N., De Silava R.H.S.K., Ranasinghe R.L.D.S., Faisulhaq, M.H., Fernando, P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). Standardization of Thoravature Taila: A Sri Lankan traditional formulation used in chronic kidney disease. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine. 5(3), 100-102.
  83. Nupearachchi, C.N., Perera V.P.S., Samarasingha, K.A., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). Secondary metabolic analysis of the pith of selected local banana varieties as a constituents in bio-batteries. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences. 9(4), 46 -49.
  84. Kulatunga W.M.S.S.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2019). Phytochemical analysis of anti-venom traditional herbal preparation for snake-bite. South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products. 2(4), 1-6.
  85. Amarasiri, S.S., Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W., Mudduwa, L.K.B. (2020). Protective effects of three selected standardized medicinal plant extracts used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine in adriamycin induced nephrotoxic. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 259, 112933.
  86. Amarasiri, S.S., Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W., Mudduwa, L.K.B. (2020). Acute and 28 day repeated –dose oral toxicity assessment of Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. In healthy Wistar rats. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID. 1359050.
  87. Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S., De Silva, R.H.S.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Wijesiriwardhana, H.G.S.G. (2020). Phytochemical variation of a polyherbal formula according to its preparation method: Qualitative & Quantitative analysis. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research. 9(1), 22-28.
  88. Hawageegana, H.G.S.P., Hewageegana, A.U., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Chemical analysis on two traditional decoctions for Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Natural and Ayurvedic Medicine. 4(2), 1-5.
  89. Dahanayake, J.M., Perera, P.K., Galappatty, P., Arawwawala, M (2020). A mini review on therapeutic potentials of Phyllanthus niruri Linn. Trends in Phytochemical Research. 4(3), 101 -108.
  90. Wakkumbura, H.P., Wickramaarachchi, W.M.D., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Liyanage, J., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. (2020). Assessment of the quality and evaluation of the antioxidant potential of a novel Sri Lankan Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID: 2319315.
  91. Hawageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). A mini review on Mallotus phillipinensis (Lam) Muell. Arg. (Kampillaka). Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 5(1), 364 -368.
  92. Dharmadasa, R.M., Jayasinghe, J.A.T.U., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Fonseka, D.L.C.K. (2010). Compositional analysis of volatile compounds of Paspangiri – A mixture of leaves of five Rutaceae plants used as an effective remedy for respiratory system microbial infections in traditional systems of medicine. World Journal of Agricultural Research. 8(3),84 – 88.
  93. Amarasiri, S.S., Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W., Mudduwa, L.K.B. (2020). Standardized aqueous bark extract of Gmelina arborea roxb. possesses nephroprotection against adriamycin-induced nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats. Drugs and Chemical Toxicology. DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1811721
  94. Randima, K.A.D.K., K.P. Perera., L.D.A.M. Arawwawala. (2020). Comparative analysis of phytochemical and antioxidant activities of the Nishatipal decoction and its freeze dried powder. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 5 (1), 329 – 339.
  95. Karunarathne, Y.A.U.D., Amarasinghe, A.P.G., Weerasooriya, T.R., Samarasinghe, U.K.A., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Asparagus racemosus (Willd) of Indian origin: In terms of physico-chemical Phytochemical and nutritional profiles. International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. 3(7), 140-143.
  96. Fonseka, H.R.D., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kulathunga, W.M.S.S.K. (2020). Comparison on phytochemical physico-chemical parameters of Ocimum sanctum Linn grown in different locations of Sri Lanka. Scholars International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. 3(7), 157 -161.
  97. Karunagoda, K., Perera, P.K., Senanayake, H., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Comparative Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activities of two herbal powdered drugs used in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Asian Journal of Pharmacognosy. 4(3), 30-36.
  98. Pallie, M., Perera, P.K., Goonasekara, C.L., Kumarasinghe, N., Arawwawala, M. (2020). Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried form of Tragia involucrate L. decoction in treating diabetes: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clinical Trials in Degenerative Diseases. 5(3),31-36.
  99. Alvitigala, B.Y., Gooneratne, L.V., Constantine, G.R., Wijesinghe, R.N.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Pharmacogenetic assays to monitor clopidogrel therapy. Pharmacology Research and Prospectives. 2020, e00686.
  100. Pallie, M.S., Perera, P.K., Kumarasinghe, N., Arawwawala, M. Goonasekara, C.L. (2020).Ethnopharmacological use and biological activities of Tragia involucrate L. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID:8848676.
  101. Jayasinghe, J.A.T.U., Dharmadasa, R.M., Fonseka, D.L.C.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of selected Rutaceae species used in Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences. 10(3), 48 -52.
  102. Dahanayake, J.M., Perera, P.K., Galappatty, P., Fernando, P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Tinospora cordifolia (Wild) Hook.f. (Thomas) grown in Sri Lanka: Pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and Phytochemical analysis of the stem. Journal of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine. 6(4), 217 – 221.
  103. Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Hewageegana, A.U., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2021). Purification, detoxification and incineration methods of minerals and metals in Traditional medicine. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID:6634553.
  104. Wijayawardhana, N.M., Cooray, M.M.D.U., Meedin, D.F.D., Uluwaduge, D.I., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N. (2021). Antimicrobial activity of a combination of three natural plant extracts and development of a herbal soap. Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia (In press).
  105. Silva, P.A.S.N., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kumari, M.W.S.J., Galappatthy, P. (2021). Effect of curcumin on diabetes and its complications: A mini review. Journal of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine (Accepted for publication).

Monographs/Book Chapters

  • Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R., Ariyawansa, H.S. (2012). Traditional Treatments in Sri Lanka for Madumeha“Diabetes Mellitus”. Publication of Department of Ayurveda, Sri Lanka.
  • Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2012). A review of pharmacognostical, pharmacological and toxicological investigations of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn of Sri Lankan origin. In: Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Validation. RPMP Vol 32, USA.

 Communications :International Symposia

  • Arambewela, L.S.R., S, Perera., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., P, Dissanayake., (2001). Quality control of Ayurvedic Medicines Produced in Ritigala Area, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Regional workshop held at Pakhara, Nepal. pp 1
  • Arambewela. L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnassoriya, W.D., (2004). Hypoglycaemic activities of Alpinia calcarata extracts. NFASSA Regional Symposium on Natural Products. p 27.
  • Arambewela. L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnassoriya, W.D., (2005). Gastroprotective, Antioxidant and Toxicological studies on Alpinia calcarata. International Symposium on Herbal Medicines, Phytopharmaceutical and other Natural Products. p 44.
  • Arambewela. L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Ratnassoriya, W.D., (2005). Piper betle: A remedy for diabetes. International Symposium on Herbal Medicines, Phytopharmaceutical and other Natural Products. p 54.
  • Arawwawla, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R., Thabrew, M.I., Rokeya, B., Ali, M (2007). Experimental evaluation of the antidiabetic activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina. Svastha International Ayurveda Conference, UK.
  • Arawwawla, L.D.A.M., Arambewela, L.S.R., Thabrew., 2007. Hypoglycemic activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina. International Conference, CHEMTECH, Institute of Chemistry 2007, Sri Lanka. P. 43
  • Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, M.I., Arambewela, L.S.R., 2008. Antioxidant activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina: in vivo investigation. International symposium on Innovation in Food Science and Technology and Health – care for Social Well –being, Institute of Chemistry, Sri Lanka.
  • Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.., Ratnasooriya, W.D., 2008. Bioactivities of Alpinia calcarata. International Seminar on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products. India.
  • Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kulatunga, W.M.S.S.K.I., Vithanage, D.K.,  2009. Efficacy of betel cream on skin diseases (Kushta roga). 3rd International Conference on Ayurveda and complementary System of Medicine. Organized by Ayurveda Research Foundation, Pune, (India).
  • Hewageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.AM. (2011). Kumbukpotuadhi Decoction: A preliminary study on antioxidant activity and phytochemicals. 3rd International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products. p. 106.
  • Arambewela, L.S.R., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kumaratunga, K.G.A., Dissanayake, D.S.C.T., Ratnasooriya, W.D., Kumarasingha, S.P.W. (2011). Piper betle Linn: A potential candidate for new drug development and commercial exploitation. 3rd International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products. p. 55.
  • Lenore, R.D.K., Dharmadasa, R.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Abesingha, D.C. (2011). Comparison of antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of Plumbago indica Linn. grown under different growing systems. 3rd International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products. p. 107.
  • Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Thabrew, M.I., Arambewela, L.S.R., Handunnetti, S. (2012). Trichosanthescucumerina Linn: As a potent anti-inflammatory agent. International Conference of Chemical Sciences. Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 22. pp.24
  • Hewageegana, S., Arawwawala, M.,  Tissera, A., Dammaratana, I. (2012). Physico-chemical and Phytochemical evaluation of fruit powder and Leaves of Mallotusphilippinesis (Lam.) Muellgrown in Sri Lanka, Pandit G.P Wicramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium. Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 7.pp 52
  • Hewageegana,  S.,  Arawwawala,  M., Tissera, A., Dammaratana, I. (2012).  A Comparative Phytochemical and Physicochemical Evaluation: Tiktaanguna, Kirianguna and Jeewanti, International Conference on Holistic medicine. Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 17. pp.47.
  • Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Wickramaarachchi, W.A.N. (2013). Quantification of berberine in methanolic extracts of Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr grown in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine.
  • Hewageegana, H. G. S. P., Arawwawala, L. A. D. M., Kottahachchi, J., Athukorala, G.I.D.D.A.D,, Weerasekera, M. M.,  Gunasekera, T. D. C. P., Dissanayaka, D. M. D. T.,  Basnayake, P., Dhammarathana, I.,  Ariyawansa, H, A, S., Tissera, M, H, A., Fernando, S. S. N. (2013). Berberies ceylanica Schneider: Antimicrobial activity and quantification of berberine content. International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. 75
  • Hewageegana, H. G. S. P., Arawwawala, L. A. D. M., Fernando, P.I.P.K.,  Kottahachchi, J., Athukorala, G.I.D.D.A.D,, Weerasekera, M. M.,  Gunasekera, T. D. C. P., Dissanayaka, D. M. D. T.,  Basnayake, P., Dhammarathana, I.,  Ariyawansa, H, A, S., Tissera, M, H, A., Fernando, S. S. N. (2013). Standardization and Evaluation of the Antibacterial activity of Vipadikahara gritataila. International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. 34.
  • Nazeem, R., Mawjood, A.H.M., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2013). Physico-chemical, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of popular blood purifier drug “Glinus oppositifolius” grown in Sri Lanka. Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. 32.
  • Arawwawala, L.D.AM., Thabrew, M.I., Arambewela, L.S.R. (2013). An investigation of Therapeutic properties of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn of Sri Lankan Origin. World Congress on Pharmaceutical Sciences & Chemical Technology. P.77.  
  • Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Karunakaran, R., Thammitiyagodage, M.G., Thabrew, M.I. Investigation of total polyphenolic content and flavonoid content in fractions of Trichosanthes cucumerina hot water extract. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine. p.158
  • Pallie, M.S., P.K. Perera., Arawwawala, M., Goonasekara, C.L., Kumarasingha, K.M.N. (2014).  Fagonia cretica - A Literary Study. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine. p.73.
  • Pallie, M.S., P.K. Perera., Arawwawala, M., Goonasekara, C.L., Kumarasingha, K.M.N. (2014). A comprehensive review on Tragia  involucrate. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine. p.74.
  • Hewageegana, S., Arawwawala, M.,  Dhammarathana, I., Ariyawansa, S., Tissera, M.H.A. (2014). Proximate  analysis, antioxidant activity and   standardization of leaves of  Leptadenia reticulate (Retz) Wight And Arn. (Jeevanti). Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Traditional Medicine. p.128.  

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