Gotu Kola Centella asiatica,the Goddess of Supreme Wisdom.

Contents

• Basic botanical Data of Gotu Kola.
• Phytochemicals,Constituients and mechanism of Gotu Kola.
• Narrative history and plant description of Gotu Kola.
• Application and Uses of Gotu Kola Products in brief.
• Application and Uses of Gotu Kola Products in details.
• Scientific data and research of Gotu Kola.
• Safety,Dosage and comments of Gotu Kola.
• Research Update of Gotu Kola Centella asiatica.
• Photo Gallery of Centella asiatica.

Basic botanical Data of Gotu Kola.

Description:Gotu kola has been widely used for a number of conditions, particularly in traditional Eastern health care. In Ayurveda Gotu kola is one of the chief herbs for revitalizing the nerves and brain cells. It is said to fortify the immune system, both cleansing and feeding it, and to strengthen the adrenals.
 Botanical Source:Centella asiatica
 Botanical Names:Family Umbelliferae Centella asiatica syn. Hydrocotyle asiatica
 Native to: China, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and parts of Africa
 Source Identification:According to older literature, Centella asiatica belongs to Apiaceae, but through genetic analysis, it is now believed that C. Asiatica belongs to Araliaceae. This perennial is native to the tropical parts of Asia (including India), South Africa, Madagascar and pakistan. At the present time, this ground hugging plant with spade-shaped leaves is distributed over the world as an ornamental.
 Common Names:Indian Pennywort, Marsh Penny,Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle, White Rot, Thick-leaved Pennywort. Mandukaparni
 Synonyms:Gotu Kola, Hydrocotyle asiatica,Centella asiatique(in French),Hydrocotyle asiatica, Gotu Kola, Asya Sutasi, Brahmi, Pennywort, Marsh Penny, Pegagan, Penggaga, White rot, Buabok, Hydrocotyle cordifolia,Pegaga, Pegaga ular, Pegaga tekukur,
 Key Components:triterpenoid saponins(asiaticocide,brahmoside,brahminoside,thankuniside,madecasicacid),alkaloids(hydrocotyline),bitter principles(vellarin),volatile oil (0.1%),vitamins and minerals (especially manganese, sodium,calcium, magnesium, zinc, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin A).
 Plant Part Used: Entire herb,Aerial parts.
 Properties:Alterative, antiasthmatic, antispasmodic, blood purifier, diuretic, nervine .

 Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Gotu Kola helps with the healing from within, particularly great for scar tissue and collagen synthesis, keloids and damage within the body due to connective tissue issues. This may make it beneficial for osteopenia and osteoporosis, as there is a loss of the connective tissue matrix first, before the loss of calcium. It is excellent to promote healing for skin diseases such as scleroderma, cellulitis and psoriasis. We have even used it quite successfully for reducing the formation of varicose veins.

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• Gotu Kola Centella asiatica,the Goddess of Supreme Wisdom.

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♣ last edit date:08th,Oct.2010.