Alpinia calcarata ෴ අරත්ත

  

Alpinia calcarata Roscoe, is a rhizomatous perennial herb, which is commonly used in the traditional medicinal systems in Sri Lanka medicine as a remedy for bronchitis, cough, respiratory ailments, diabetics, asthma and arthritis. Present review summarizes chemical, pharmacognostical, pharmacological and toxicological investigations carried out on A. calcarata of Sri Lankan origin. 

• Common Name In Sri Lanka: Arathna (අරත්ත)
• Scientific Name: Alpinia calcarata
• Habitat: Widely cultivated, sometimes runs wild
• Average Height: Up to 3.5 meters

Alpinia calcarata is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.