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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''', 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. | |
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| + | '''''Gotu''''' kola is also used for | ||
#fatigue, | #fatigue, | ||
#anxiety, | #anxiety, | ||
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#psychiatric disorders, | #psychiatric disorders, | ||
#Alzheimer's disease, | #Alzheimer's disease, | ||
| − | #improving memory | + | #improving memory and intelligence. |
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| − | + | Other uses include wound healing, trauma, and circulation problems (venous insufficiency) including varicose veins, and blood clots in the legs. | |
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Revision as of 16:10, 12 October 2016
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.
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.
