Often combined with other herbs; with myrrh gum and echinacea for salve preparations; with mullein for earache; with chammomile and meadowsweet for stomachaches; with gotu kola for a brain tonic.
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Centella asiatica and is a member of the Apiaceae carrot family.
Thankuni is commonly known as Indian pennywort in English.
Gotu kola is an herb that comes from the cantella plant. The scientific name for the cantella plant is centella asiatica.
Pennywort, marsh penny, water pennywort, and sheep rot.
Gotu kola leaves can be used by steeping them in hot water to make tea, or by adding them fresh or dried to salads or stir-fry dishes. They can also be blended into smoothies or juiced for their health benefits. Some people also use Gotu kola leaves topically by crushing them into a paste and applying it to the skin for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Yes, fibrosis can heal somewhat by taking herbal Gotu kola. Gotu kola is known to help reduce the scarring caused by fibrosis as well as damage to vital organs.
According to Mosby's 2009 Nursing Drug Reference,no- it is not listed. Listed interactions are with glucomannan, gotu kola and St. John's wort. However, every person is different and if you suspect a problem, listen to your instinct and talk to your doctor or stop taking them together.
Gotu Kola supplements have many health benefits. They help with anti-aging. It also aids in wound healing from surgeries, as well as bedsores and ulcers. It helps in the prevention of muscular atrophy as well.
No, gotu kola and watercress are not the same. Gotu kola, scientifically known as Centella asiatica, is a herb commonly used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. Watercress, on the other hand, is a leafy green aquatic plant (Nasturtium officinale) that is often used in salads and known for its nutritional value. While both are nutritious, they belong to different plant families and have distinct uses.
Not to be used by children under 2 years, pregnant women and those with epilepsy or allergic reactions to sunlight or other ultraviolet light sources.