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Kohomba also supports organic farming across Sri Lanka. In regions like Anuradhapura, farmers use neem-based fertilizers to enrich the soil, reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals. The tree’s fallen leaves decompose...

In Sri Lanka, the Kohomba tree is more than a plant – it’s a cultural icon steeped in tradition. During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April, Kohomba leaves...

In Sinhala, it’s called Kohomba, while Tamils know it as Vembu or Veppai. Its Sanskrit name, Nimbha, hints at its ancient roots in the Indian subcontinent, but Sri Lanka has...

Right in the heart of Sri Lankan tradition, the Kohomba tree – known as Margosa or Neem (Azadirachta indica) – is a cornerstone of natural healing. Revered in Ayurvedic and...