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President praises Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda for scientific research services
The publication of research done in 2005 on the control of Diabetes based on Kothalahimbutu and other indigenous medicinal herbs by the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital in the International Ethno pharmacology Journal was appreciated at the Presidential Awards Ceremony at Temple Tress on July 27. The contribution of Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda to this research was commended by President Mahinda Rajapakse.
The Research was conducted over a period of six months under the leadership of Dr. Devaka Fernando and Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda at considerable cost and effort. Sixty-five Diabetic patients were used in this research and results were proven to the effective in the control of their diabetic condition. The Siddhalepa Research unit will make the treatment available to Sri Lankans in the near future.
Dr. Hettigoda has conducted a number of researches related to Ayurveda and pioneered the production and sale of several Ayurveda preparations both in Sri Lanka and abroad.
The Research was conducted over a period of six months under the leadership of Dr. Devaka Fernando and Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda at considerable cost and effort. Sixty-five Diabetic patients were used in this research and results were proven to the effective in the control of their diabetic condition. The Siddhalepa Research unit will make the treatment available to Sri Lankans in the near future.
Dr. Hettigoda has conducted a number of researches related to Ayurveda and pioneered the production and sale of several Ayurveda preparations both in Sri Lanka and abroad.
