{"title":"Herbal Ingredients \u0026 Botanicals","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaspanguwa, venival and other Ayurvedic herbal ingredients and botanicals. Shipped from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, across the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asoka-venival-gata-100g","title":"ASOKA Venival Gata, 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsoka Venival Gata is the dried stem of Coscinium fenestratum (weniwel geta), a yellow-wooded climbing vine used in Sri Lankan traditional and Ayurvedic practice, packed as 100 g of dried stem pieces. At home it is boiled into a bitter yellow decoction (kasaya) or rubbed to a paste for a traditional face pack. Sold as a botanical, not a medicine; suitable for vegetarians and vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold under the Asoka brand from Sri Lanka; the packer's name and address are printed on the pack. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsoka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenival Gata (dried Coscinium fenestratum stem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g \/ 3.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried stem pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian; vegan (single botanical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as a dried botanical for decoctions and face packs; no nutrition panel is printed and nutrition information does not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Venival gata, or weniwel geta, is the cut dried stem of Coscinium fenestratum, a vine whose yellow wood is sometimes called false calumba or tree turmeric (maramanjal in Tamil). It is not Curcuma turmeric, though both are yellow. In Sri Lankan households it is a traditional ingredient for home decoctions and skin pastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried stem of Coscinium fenestratum. The printed pack is the authority for the ingredient statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the pack for any printed allergen statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a decoction, break a few pieces, boil them in water until the liquid turns yellow and drink warm; it is bitter. For a face pack, rub a piece on a stone with a little water and apply the yellow paste for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing. Use in moderation, avoid during pregnancy, and ask a doctor before regular use or if you take medication. This is a traditional botanical and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e වෙනිවැල්ගැට \/ மரமஞ்சள் · venivel gata \/ weniwel geta \/ maramanjal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening. Kept dry in a sealed jar, 100 g gives many uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is venival gata used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Sri Lankan homes it is boiled as a bitter yellow decoction that features in many traditional preparations, and it is ground with water into a paste applied to the face as a traditional skin treatment. These are traditional uses, not health claims; it is sold as a botanical ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as turmeric?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Venival gata is Coscinium fenestratum, a vine whose yellow wood is sometimes called tree turmeric or false calumba, and maramanjal in Tamil. Curcuma turmeric is a rhizome and a different plant, although both are yellow and both appear in traditional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make the decoction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreak two or three pieces, add them to a cup or two of water and simmer until the water turns clearly yellow, then strain and drink warm. It is bitter by nature; some people add a little jaggery. Use in moderation and ask a doctor before regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any cautions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a traditional herb, not a medicine, and it is not evaluated by the FDA. Use in moderation, avoid it during pregnancy, keep it away from children, and check with a doctor before regular use or alongside medication. Stop use if you react to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the dried pieces in a sealed jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Dried stem keeps well for a long time if it stays dry; discard if it becomes damp or musty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASOKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108091388213,"sku":"001-ASOK-VEGA-100G","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/ASOKAVenivalGata_100g.avif?v=1788651552"}],"url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/collections\/herbal-ingredients-and-botanicals.oembed","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}