Hela Wellness Guide
Home remedies, first aid, dosha diet plans and astrological wellness routines from the Hela tradition — with clear safety notes.
🚑 Emergency? Call 1990 (Suwa Seriya ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital.
Traditional remedies never replace emergency care.
Important note:
The information here is shared only to pass on traditional knowledge. It is not a specific medical treatment or a guarantee of recovery. Always consult a qualified doctor about any health condition.
Dosha:
First aid (5)
What to do straight away — and when to go to hospital.
First aid
Emergency
First Aid for Minor Burns and Scalds
For small burns from hot water, oil or pans. The single most important step is cool running water — immediately.
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First aid
Emergency
First Aid for Bee and Wasp Stings
A single sting can usually be managed at home. Multiple hornet/wasp stings or any allergic signs are an emergency.
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First aid
Sprains and Twisted Ankles — First Aid and Traditional After-care
Rest and cold for the first 48 hours; traditional oil massage only after swelling settles (after 72 hours).
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First aid
Emergency
Snakebite — First Aid
A snakebite is life-threatening. The only treatment is antivenom in hospital. First aid exists only to get the person there safely and fast.
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First aid
Nosebleed — First Aid
Common in hot, dry weather. Correct posture and pressure usually stop it.
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Home remedies & daily routines (5)
Simple household preparations from the Hela tradition.
Home remedy
Coriander & Dry Ginger Drink (Koththamalli) for Common Cold
The most common Sri Lankan household drink for the onset of a cold, mild body ache and a blocked nose.
VataKapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Home remedy
Bael Flower (Beli Mal) Drink for Digestion and Body Heat
A mild, cooling herbal tea traditionally taken for indigestion, loose stools and body heat.
PittaKapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Home remedy
Indian Sarsaparilla (Iramusu) Cooling Drink
Traditionally used to cool the body and ease mild burning on urination in hot weather.
Pitta Not yet reviewed by a physician
Home remedy
Ginger Juice and Bee Honey for Dry Cough
A simple daily home remedy for a dry, tickly cough.
VataKapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Daily routine
Sesame Oil Mouth Holding (Gandusha) — Daily Routine
A morning dinacharya practice for oral hygiene, done after brushing.
VataPittaKapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Medicated oils & pills (2)
Classical formulations — buy from a licensed manufacturer; how they are traditionally used.
Medicated oil
Maha Narayana Thailaya (Maha Narayana Oil)
A famous complex medicated oil massaged externally for joint pain, muscle stiffness and Vata disorders. It has 40+ ingredients, so the app presents it for correct…
Vata Not yet reviewed by a physician
Medicated oil
Pinda Thailaya (Pinda Oil)
A cooling medicated oil used for burning, inflamed joint pain (Vatarakta, gout-type). Fewer ingredients than Maha Narayana, but correct paka needs experience.
VataPitta Not yet reviewed by a physician
Dosha diet plans (5)
Meals and habits to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Breakfast
Warm Grounding Breakfast for Vata
Vata is dry, light and cold, so warm, moist, slightly oily food eaten at regular times balances it.
Vata Not yet reviewed by a physician
Lunch
Cooling Lunch for Pitta
Pitta is hot and sharp; sweet, bitter and astringent cooling foods balance it — especially in Sri Lanka's hot April season.
Pitta Not yet reviewed by a physician
Dinner
Light Dinner for Kapha
Kapha is heavy, cold and moist; light, warm, bitter and pungent foods balance it.
Kapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Morning drink
Gotu Kola Herbal Porridge (Kola Kenda)
Gotu kola is cooling and bitter, calming Pitta; as a light porridge it also suits Kapha.
PittaKapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Full day
Seasonal Routine for the North-East Monsoon (Maha Season)
In the rainy, cooler season digestion (agni) is said to weaken, so warm, fresh, light food and boiled water are advised.
VataKapha Not yet reviewed by a physician
Astrological wellness (5)
Traditional routines for planetary periods — cultural belief, not medicine.
🔮 Find the routines that match your own horoscope
ශනි (Shani)
Wellness Routine During a Shani (Saturn) Period
Shani maha dasha / antar dasha, or Shani transiting over the natal Moon (Sade Sati)
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චන්ද්ර (Chandra)
Wellness Routine for a Weak Moon (Chandra)
Moon debilitated (Vrischika), afflicted by malefics, or running Chandra dasha
Not yet reviewed by a physician
කුජ (Kuja)
Wellness Routine for Strong Kuja (Mars) Influence
Kuja dasha, or Mars in houses traditionally read as Kuja dosha
Not yet reviewed by a physician
ගුරු (Guru)
Routine to Support Guru (Jupiter)
Jupiter debilitated (Makara), weak, or running Guru dasha
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රාහු (Rahu) · කේතු (Ketu) · ශනි (Shani)
Routine for Karmic Influences Indicated in the D60 Chart
Lagna lord or 6th lord falling in a 'krura' (harsh) shashtiamsha in D60, or Rahu/Ketu influence there
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