Kohila (Lasia spinosa) is a spinous marshy herb which grows abundantly in Sri Lankan marshlands. ... kohila is a stout, marshy plant with a creeping spiny rhizome. The tender leaves and rhizomes are used as a vegetable and are recommended for a variety of diseases in Ayurvedic medicine.


Family NameAraceae
Scientific Name
Lasia spinosa (L.) Thw.
Common Names
Spiny Lasia(E), Kohila(S)
Edible partLeaves
Recipe

Medicinal values
and other importance
Use to cure bleeding with feces