Botanical name:-Centella asiatica
Family name:-APIACEAE
English name:-Pennywort
Sinhala name:-Gotukola
Sinhala name:-Gotukola
Tamil name:parni, vallarai
Sanskirt name :-Mandukaparni, Brahmi
Status:-Native
Edibal parts:-Leaves.
Distribution:- Sri Lanka, China, India , Malaya , Mauritius, Madagascar, East and South Africa, Turkey, United States.
Ayurvedic usage:-
Treatment for:-Diarrohea, Rheumatism, Dysentery, Depression, Ear diseases, Genital disorders, Febrifuge, Nervous system disprders, Paralysis, Spasms, Pains,Kidney diseases, Parasites, Leprosy, Lactation disorders, Skin and muscosal diseases, Arthritis,
Parts used to make medicine:-Whole plantTreatment for:-Diarrohea, Rheumatism, Dysentery, Depression, Ear diseases, Genital disorders, Febrifuge, Nervous system disprders, Paralysis, Spasms, Pains,Kidney diseases, Parasites, Leprosy, Lactation disorders, Skin and muscosal diseases, Arthritis,
Propagation:-Seeds
Gtukola
Gotu kola or Hydrocotyle- Asiatica , is colled Mamdukaparni inSanskrit and in Tamil it is known as Vallari.This leaf is used frequently in indigenous medicine and it is a diuretic and alternative. Gotu kola is said to improve the power of the memory. It is general tonic and relieves mental fatigue. It induces sound sleep. It can be taken regularly when person suffer from sinitis, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Epilepsy. It is also a healing agent for eczema and other skin conditions, when it can be used both externally and internally.
It is given as a home remedy to children they have bowel problems and when there is vomiting due to the presence of intestinal worms. It cures hoarseness, gives relief in urinary and rheumatic complaints. It is a plant which has a cooling effect on the body when taken regularly.
HERBAL FOOD and MEDICINES inSRI LANKA
Dr Seela fernandu
