Sri Lankan Spice

The legendary spices of Sri Lanka have attracted visitors from afar since ancient times. The Chinese and Arabs arrived as traders seeking Sri Lankan spices, while the Portuguese, Dutch and the British came as conquerors, mainly with the intention of assuring their compatriots back home with a steady supply of spices.

Spices have been used in medicinal preparations of Ayurveda (Life Science) since ancient times in Sri Lanka. Herbs and spices and their oil extracts are frequently used in Ayurvedic massages. Cinnamon, which is native to Sri Lanka, has been found in ancient Egypt as far back as 1500 BC, which proves the fame of our legendary spice gardens.

Virtually all Sri Lankan spices are highly conducive to good health and are known to prevent many ailments, while offering relief from countless others. .