The story revolves around a traditional medical practitioner, Weda Mahatha, who runs a medical center in a village. The practitioner is shown to be somewhat dishonest and greedy, often prescribing the same "all-purpose oil" to patients with various ailments. The practitioner's methods are questioned by patients and villagers, who express frustration and disappointment with the lack of effective treatment.
Throughout the story, various patients visit the medical center with different complaints, including back pain, snake bites, and grey hair. The practitioner's treatment methods are often unorthodox and ineffective, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.
The story also touches on the theme of business and entrepreneurship, as a character discusses the idea of starting a business profile on a platform called "BizPot" to promote his services and products. The character's past business ventures have failed, but he is hopeful that this new approach will be successful.
Overall, the story is a satirical commentary on the medical profession and the business world, highlighting the flaws and shortcomings of the traditional medical practitioner and the challenges of starting a successful business.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A traditional medical practitioner named Weda mahatha is consulted by several patients.
2. Asparagus is used to treat urine problems.
3. Mountain knotgrass is used as a substitute for Solanum virginianum.
4. A patient is diagnosed with gastritis and prescribed an oil treatment.
5. The patient is told to apply the oil to their back for one week without bathing.
6. A patient claims to have been bitten by a snake, but it is later revealed that they were actually hit with a rod by a man.
7. A man from Colombo named Chanaka comes to the village in search of a rare medicine for a coworker.
8. The doctor claims to have the medicine, but it is later revealed to be curry leaves and pandan.
9. The doctor is accused of being unprofessional and making fun of traditional medicine practices.
10. A woman asks the doctor for a treatment for grey hair, and the doctor prescribes an oil treatment.
11. A patient is revealed to have a mental illness and is being treated by the doctor.
12. A business discussion takes place about building a hotel and cabanas near a lake.
13. The doctor is shown to be using an all-purpose oil to treat various ailments, including a dislocated shoulder.
14. A patient breaks only one leg but claims that all their limbs act crazy when receiving treatment.
15. A patient is treated for stomach pain with a liquid found under the doctor's bed, which is later revealed to be an alcohol bottle.