Consult with a medical practitioner. Most common side effect is a rash, may also cause mild headaches or nausea. The asiaticoside element could be a mild skin carcinogen.
Chinese medicine uses various parts of the plant, the shoots and leaves.
The proverb regarding kola in "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe signifies the importance of hospitality, respect, and tradition in Igbo culture. Kola nuts are a symbol of friendship and goodwill, often shared during important ceremonies and gatherings. The proverb emphasizes the significance of maintaining these cultural practices and values in the face of changing times and outside influences.
one would be the kola nut it was used as a welcoming snack
Alligator pepper does not symbolize anything special in Things Fall Apart. Alligator pepper is just a spice used when eating kola nuts; there is no specific symbolism without more context.
Unoka breaks the nut while okoye draws lines with chalk and paints his big toe. Unoka prays for good health and protection as he breaks the nut open. Then they both share the nut and eat.
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Centella asiatica and is a member of the Apiaceae carrot family.
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.
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.
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.
Not be mixed with oral diabetes medication or drugs which lower cholesterol (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, and Zocor). Not to mix with alcohol or sedatives.
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.
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.