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| − | '''Centella asiatica''', commonly known as '''centella''' and '''gotu''' kola, is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family | + | '''Centella asiatica''' <ref name="Centella asiatica"/>, commonly known as '''centella''' and '''gotu''' kola, is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family |
'''Mackinlayaceae''' or subfamily '''Mackinlayoideae''' of family '''Apiaceae''', and is native to wetlands in Asia. | '''Mackinlayaceae''' or subfamily '''Mackinlayoideae''' of family '''Apiaceae''', and is native to wetlands in Asia. | ||
| − | '''''Gotu''''' kola is also used for | + | |
| + | == '''''Gotu''''' kola is also used for == | ||
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#fatigue, | #fatigue, | ||
#anxiety, | #anxiety, | ||
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Other uses include wound healing, trauma, and circulation problems (venous insufficiency) including varicose veins, and blood clots in the legs. | Other uses include wound healing, trauma, and circulation problems (venous insufficiency) including varicose veins, and blood clots in the legs. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="Centella asiatica">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centella_asiatica "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
| + | </references> | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-753-gotu%20kola.aspx?activeingredientid=753& "webmd"] | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 30 December 2016
Centella asiatica [1], commonly known as centella and gotu kola, is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family
Mackinlayaceae or subfamily Mackinlayoideae of family Apiaceae, and is native to wetlands in Asia.
Gotu kola is also used for
- fatigue,
- anxiety,
- depression,
- psychiatric disorders,
- Alzheimer's disease,
- improving memory and intelligence.
Other uses include wound healing, trauma, and circulation problems (venous insufficiency) including varicose veins, and blood clots in the legs.
