Chinese medicine uses various parts of the plant, the shoots and leaves.
Enhances brain, peripheral circulation and memory, helps heal wounds.
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.
Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, madecassoside, volatile oil of a terpene acetate, camphor, cineole, glycerides, plant sterols, polyacetylene compounds, flavonoids, myo-inositol, sugars, vellarin, and more . . .
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.
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Centella asiatica and is a member of the Apiaceae carrot family.
Gotu kola plant is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its potential to improve cognitive function and reduce anxiety. It is also used topically to help with wound healing and skin conditions.
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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.
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