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[[File:Centella asiatica-ethnoplants.JPG|thumb|right|''ondelaga'', ''Centella asiatica'']]
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[[File:Centella asiatica - large.jpg|thumb|right|''Ondelaga'', ''Centella asiatica'']]  
 
 
 
 
 
'''Centella asiatica''' is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family Mackinlayaceae. it is a small creeping herb with shovel shaped leaves emerging alternately in clusters at the stem nodes.
 
'''Centella asiatica''' is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family Mackinlayaceae. it is a small creeping herb with shovel shaped leaves emerging alternately in clusters at the stem nodes.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Dysuria}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}, {{Uses|Swelling}}, {{Uses|Chronic ulcers}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}<ref name="Uses"/>
  
==Uses==
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===Food===
{{Uses|fatigue}}, {{Uses|anxiety}}, {{Uses|depression}}, {{Uses|psychiatric disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Alzheimer's disease}}, {{Uses|improving memory and intelligence}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|trauma}}
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Mandooka Parni can be used in food. Aerial part is cooked as vegetable<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}.
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}.
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
Centella asiatica has large amounts of pentacyclic triterpenoids including asiaticoside, brahmoside, asiatic acid, and brahmic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Centella asiatica has large amounts of pentacyclic triterpenoids including asiaticoside, brahmoside, asiatic acid, and brahmic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=brahmi soppu|ml=kutakam|sa=bhandi|ta=kacappi|te=mandukaparni|hi=ballari, bheki|en=Pennywort, coinwort}}
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{{Common names|kn=ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು Brahmi soppu, ಗದ್ದೆ ಬರಗ Gadde baraga|ml=Kutakam, Kutannal|sa=Bhandi, Bhandiri|ta=Kacappi|te=Mandukaparni|hi=Bheki|en=Pennywort, Coinwort|gu=Brahmi, Khadabrahmi|te=Mandukaparni, Sarasvati-aku|ta=Kacappi, Matanti }}<ref name="Common names"/>
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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===Rasa===
 
===Rasa===
 
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Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Kasaya
 
===Guna===
 
===Guna===
 
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Laghu, Sara
 
===Veerya===
 
===Veerya===
 
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Shita
 
===Vipaka===
 
===Vipaka===
 
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Madura
 
===Karma===
 
===Karma===
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Balya, Dipana, Hrdya, Kaphapittahara, Medhya, Varnya, Visaghna, Svarya, Rasayana, Ayuṣya, Smrtiprada
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===Prabhava===
  
===Prabhava===
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===Nutritional components===
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Mandooka Parni contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, B and K; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
  
 
==Habit==
 
==Habit==
{{Habit|Herb}}
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{{Habit|Evergreen Perennial}}
  
 
==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple|Orbicular-reniform|Crenate or sub-entire, glabrous, nerves radiating, petiole to 12 cm long, sheathing at base}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|1-2 cm long|Pink|5|Flowers Season is June - August}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
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{{Fruit|Ovoid|3-4 mm long|Reticulate-rugose|7-9-ribbed|Many|}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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[[Karimbirumbadi kashayam]], [[Brihat Guduchi taila]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>, [[Abana]], [[Abraka Bhasma]], [[Chaturmukha Rasa]], [[Jyotishmati Taila]], [[Braahmi Ghrith]], [[Braahmi Tailam]], [[Manjishadi Kvata Churna]], [[Saraswataadi Lehya]], [[Saraswataarishta]].
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
 
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
  
==How to plant/cultivate==
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==Cultivation Details==
Easily grown in most soils, preferring a calcareous soil. Thrives in a dry lightly shaded position, though it prefers full sun.Plants usually self-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position. The seeds are contained in burrs that can easily attach themselves to clothing or animal's fur, thus transporting them to a new area where they can germinate and grow.The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented and the flowers have a spicy apricot-like fragrance<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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Centella asiatica, more commonly known as gotu kola, has enjoyed a long history as a medicinal herb in the Orient<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>. Centella asiatica is available through May to November<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Along ditches}}, {{Commonly seen|Wet areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Marshy and open areas}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Asiatic Pennywort.jpg
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Asiatic Pennywort.jpg|Habit
 
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Brahmi (Marathi- ब्राह्मी) (6935473447).jpg|Flower
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File:Bor-manimuni.JPG|Leaves
Bai bua bo ใบบัวบก Centella asiatica.jpg
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File:Centella asiatica - Flickr - Kevin Thiele.jpg|Flower
 
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File:Centella asiatica flowerhead2 (8417486829).jpg|Seeds
 
Bor-manimuni.JPG
 
 
 
 
Brahmi (Marathi- ब्राह्मी) (6935473447).jpg
 
 
 
 
Cent1.jpg
 
 
 
 
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (6935470969).jpg
 
 
 
 
Centella asiatica - Flickr - Kevin Thiele (1).jpg
 
 
 
 
Centella asiatica - Flickr - Kevin Thiele.jpg
 
 
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
 
<references>  
 
<references>  
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://eol.org/pages/581713/overview "chemistry"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://eol.org/pages/581713/overview Chemistry]</ref>
 
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<ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of  Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 121</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html "wayback machine"]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/02/04/gotu-kola-health-benefits-uses-dose-side-effects-ayurveda-details/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
 
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://homeguides.sfgate.com/cultivate-centella-asiatica-21681.html How to cultivate centella]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Agrimonia_eupatoria "practical palnts"]</ref>
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<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/c/centella-asiatica Common names]</ref>
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<ref name="Uses">Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2 by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No. 147</ref>
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<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.45, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref>
 
</references>
 
</references>
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
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* [https://www.livestrong.com/article/463132-what-is-the-difference-between-brahmi-gotu-kola/ What Are the Benefits of Centella Asiatica]
 
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3116297/ Pharmacological Review on Centella asiatica: A Potential Herbal Cure-all]
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* [http://www.gyanunlimited.com/health/centella-benefits-for-improving-brain-memory-and-wisdom/11486/ Centella Benefits for Improving Brain, Memory and Wisdom]
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* [http://www.homeremediess.com/centella-asiatica-medicinal-uses-and-pictures/ Centella Asiatica Medicinal Uses And Pictures]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Apiaceae]]

Revision as of 14:18, 14 April 2022

Ondelaga, Centella asiatica

Centella asiatica is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family Mackinlayaceae. it is a small creeping herb with shovel shaped leaves emerging alternately in clusters at the stem nodes.

Uses

Hysteria, Dysuria, Insomnia, Swelling, Chronic ulcers, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma[1]

Food

Mandooka Parni can be used in food. Aerial part is cooked as vegetable[2].

Parts Used

Leaves, Stem, Roots.

Chemical Composition

Centella asiatica has large amounts of pentacyclic triterpenoids including asiaticoside, brahmoside, asiatic acid, and brahmic acid.[3]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು Brahmi soppu, ಗದ್ದೆ ಬರಗ Gadde baraga
Hindi Bheki
Malayalam Kutakam, Kutannal
Tamil Kacappi, Matanti
Telugu Mandukaparni, Sarasvati-aku
Marathi NA
Gujarathi Brahmi, Khadabrahmi
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Bhandi, Bhandiri
English Pennywort, Coinwort

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Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Madhura, Katu, Tikta, Kasaya

Guna

Laghu, Sara

Veerya

Shita

Vipaka

Madura

Karma

Balya, Dipana, Hrdya, Kaphapittahara, Medhya, Varnya, Visaghna, Svarya, Rasayana, Ayuṣya, Smrtiprada

Prabhava

Nutritional components

Mandooka Parni contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, B and K; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium[2].

Habit

Evergreen Perennial

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Orbicular-reniform Crenate or sub-entire, glabrous, nerves radiating, petiole to 12 cm long, sheathing at base

[5]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 1-2 cm long Pink 5 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Ovoid 3-4 mm long Reticulate-rugose 7-9-ribbed Many

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Karimbirumbadi kashayam, Brihat Guduchi taila[6], Abana, Abraka Bhasma, Chaturmukha Rasa, Jyotishmati Taila, Braahmi Ghrith, Braahmi Tailam, Manjishadi Kvata Churna, Saraswataadi Lehya, Saraswataarishta.

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

Cultivation Details

Centella asiatica, more commonly known as gotu kola, has enjoyed a long history as a medicinal herb in the Orient[7]. Centella asiatica is available through May to November[2]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Along ditches, Wet areas, Marshy and open areas.

Photo Gallery

References

  1. Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2 by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No. 147
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.45, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune
  3. Chemistry
  4. Common names
  5. Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 121
  6. Ayurvedic preparations
  7. How to cultivate centella

External Links