Indigenous Medicine Ministry launches Suwadharani International Ayurveda Magazine

Suwadharani International Ayurveda magazine, which aims to highlight Sri Lankan Ayurvedic practices to a global audience, was launched at Temple Trees recently.

Ministers Namal Rajapaksa, Dinesh Gunawardena, Bandula Gunawardena and Pavithra Wanniarachchi, State Minister Sisira Jayakody and senior management of Bio Extracts (Pvt) Ltd., participated in the ceremony to mark the launch.

The magazine is fully sponsored by Bio Extracts (Pvt) Ltd., which produces ayurvedic herbal medicines under the brand ‘Baraka’.

The magazine is a concept of State Minister Sisira Jayakody, who has taken a keen interest to promote Ayurveda and other indigenous medical practices to the global arena. The magazine was launched in association with Bio Extracts (Pvt) Ltd.

The publication contain articles, opinion pieces and research papers on indigenous medicine, Ayurveda and medicinal properties of various endemic plant varieties which showcase the rich ayurvedic heritage.

“As a company that takes indigenous ayurveda products to the international market, we are glad to be a part of the Suwadharani International Ayurveda magazine”, a senior management representative of Bio Extracts said, while paying tribute to State Minister Sisira Jayakody for giving an opportunity to be a part of this endeavor.

He said Bio Extracts is a Sri Lankan company that brings together our rich ayurvedic traditions, natural plant goodness and modern technology to create a series of products under the ‘Baraka’ brand.

With many accolades to its credit, the company exports to over 52 countries and is a registered with the Department of Ayurveda Sri Lanka. The products have been awarded GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and Fair Choice certifications.