Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka Biomedical Sciences | Completed: 2017
Publications (79)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Physicochemical, phytochemical and pharmacognostical profile of Phyllanthus niruri Linn. (Phyllanthaceae) used in Ayurveda and Traditional Medicinal Systems in Sri Lanka
2026
Quality assessment of Gruhadhooma Taila: Indigenous oil used in nasal polyposis (Nasarshas)
2025
Alginate Nanocarrier Loading
Catharanthus roseus
L. Extracts: An Emergent Formulating Approach to Enhance Antidiabetic and Anti‐Inflammatory Activities
2025
Synthesis and bioactivity assessment of
Coccinia grandis
L. extract encapsulated alginate nanoparticles as an antidiabetic drug lead
2024
Pharmacognostical studies of Eclipta prostrata (Linn.) grown in Sri Lanka
2024
Purification, Detoxification, and Incineration Methods of Minerals and Metals in Traditional Medicine Formulations of Sri Lanka
2021
2020
Asparagus racemosus (willd) of Indian origin: in terms of physico-chemical, phyto-chemical and nutritional profiles.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2020
Comparison on phytochemical and physico-chemical parameters of ocimum sanctum linn grown in different locations of Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2020
Assessment of the quality and evaluation of the antioxidant potential of a novel Sri Lankan ayurvedic polyherbal formulation.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2020
Phytochemical variation of a poly-herbal formula according to its preparation method: qualitative & quantitative analysis.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2020
Acute and 28-day repeated-dose oral toxicity assessment of Abelmoschus moschatus medik. in healthy wistar rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2020
Comparative phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activities of tamalakyadi decoction with its modified dosage forms.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2019
Physico-chemical and proximate analysis of poly herbal formula-Palakalyana Ghrita.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Investigation of in vitro antioxidant activities of Sri Lankan grown Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug. DC.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Asparagus racemosus Willd roots: Antioxidant properties of Sri Lankan origin.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Comparison of antioxidant properties of Cyathula prostrate Linn and Achyranthes aspera Linn grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Comparison on phytochemical and physicochemical parameters of Garcinia cambogia (Gaertn.) Desr. and Garcinia zeylanica Linn fruit rinds.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Development of thin layer fingerprint profiles for Leptadenia reticulate (Rez) Wight and Arn. and its substitutes.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
A case study: Vipadikahara grita taila as a remedy for Vipadika skin disease.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Quality assessment of an ayurvedic formulation: Potaki Taila.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2018
Determination of antimicrobial potential of five herbs used in Ayurveda practices against Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2017
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa as a potential candidate for treatment of diabetes mellitus: A review.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2017
Evaluation of physico-chemical properties and antioxidant capacity of leaf powder of Moringa (Moringa oleifera, Lam) grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2017
Investigation of nutritional properties of standardized wattakaka volubilis linn. F. Stapf: A green leafy vegetable.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2017
Health benefits and traditional uses of honey: A review.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2017
Evaluation of diuretic effect of the hot water extract of standardized Tragia involucrata Linn., in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2017
Antibacterial activity and chemical analysis of fruit oil of Trachyspermum ammi Linn. sprague.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2016
Chemical composition of inflorescence of Alpinia calcarata Rosc. (Zingiberaceae) grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2016
Standardization of the formula of Panchamuli Laghu Draksha Kashaya: A traditional herbal medicine.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2016
Chemical standardization of leaf extract of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (Cucurbitaceae) of Sri Lankan origin.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2016
A review of skin diseases depicted in sanskrit original texts with special reference to ksudra kushtha.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2016
A review on the therapeutic potentials of Ocimum sanctum Linn: In the management of diabetes mellitus (Madhumeha).
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Standardization of sarasvatha choorna: Used as a remedy for dementia.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Haridradi ashcyotana: Quality assessment of a herbal eye drop.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Assessment of quality of Dhanyamla: A fermented cereal used in ayurveda.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Quality assessment of Mustadi taila: An ayurvedic oil as remedy for dental caries (Krimi danta).
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Phyllanthus niruri Linn grown in Sri Lanka: Evaluation on phyto and physico-chemical properties of the whole plant.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Development of a substitute oil for vipadikahara grita taila and it’s evaluation against vipadika skin disease (A case study).
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2015
Proximate analysis and standardization of leaves: Leptadenia reticulate (Retz) Wight and Arn (Jeevanti).
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2014
Standardization of Sri Lankan market samples of Rubia cordifolia Linn.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2014
Gastroprotective effect of Piper betle Linn. leaves grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2014
A comparison of the physico-chemical and phytochemical parameters of glands/hairs of fruits and leaves of Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Muell. Arg. grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2014
Standardization of a substitute oil for Vipadikahara Gritataila which used for skin diseases.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2014
A comparative analysis of Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr. powder in Sri Lanka herbal market.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2013
Standardization of vipadikahara ghrita taila: An ayurvedic medicated oil for common skin lesions.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2013
Phytochemical and anti oxidant activity of traditional decoction used for type 2 diabetes mellites.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2013
A review of the pharmacological properties of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn of Sri Lankan origin.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2013
Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn.: Investigations of some Selected Pharmacological
Activities of Ethanolic Extract
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2013
Berberine content in coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) colebr grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2012
Lipid lowering effect of hot water extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. and antihyperglycemic activity of its fractions on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2012
Alpinia calcarata Roscoe: A rich source of phytopharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2012
Alpinia calcarata Roscoe: A potent antiinflammatory agent.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2012
Investigation of plumbagin content in Plumbago indica Linn. grown under different growing systems.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2012
Standardization of spray dried powder of Piper betle hot water extract.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
Evaluation of toxic potential of standardized aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Trichosanthes cucumerina in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina aerial parts.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
Efficacy of betel cream on skin ailments with special reference of Vicharchika.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
Antibacterial activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn extracts.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
Piper betle: As a remedy for diabetes mellitus.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
Investigations on Piper betle grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2011
Antifungal and antioxidant properties of essential oil of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2010
Standardization of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe rhizomes.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2010
Antiinflammatory activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2010
Gastroprotective activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2010
Antidiabetic activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2009
Hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic activities of the aqueous and the ethanolic extracts of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2009
Effect of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes on ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2009
Larvicidal efficacy of essential oil of betel leaf (Piper betle) on the larvae of the old world screwworm fly, Chrysomya bezziana in vitro.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2007
Volatile oil of Alpinia galanga of Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2007
Bioactivities of betel leaves.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2006
Piper betle: A potential natural antioxidant.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2006
Antinociceptive activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Piper betle leaves.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2005
Antidiabetic activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Piper betle leaves in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2005
Volatile oils of Alpinia calcarata grown in Sri Lanka.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2005
Gastroprotective activity of hot ethanolic extract of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2005
Antioxidant activities of ethanolic and hot aqueous extracts of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2005
Antinociceptive activities of aqueous and etahnolic extracts of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2004
Safety evaluation of Sri Lankan Piper betle leaf extracts in rats.
Liyanage Dona Ashanthi Menuka Arawwawala
2003