Botanical Name: Centella Asiatica
Other Names: Brahmi leaves, Vallarai, Brahmi booti, Kudavan/muththil/kudangal, Saraswati aku.
Centella asiatica, widely recognized as Asiatic pennywort or gotu kola, is a medicinal herb esteemed for its therapeutic and nutritional attributes. This perennial plant features leaves and stems that are edible, making it a valuable green leafy vegetable.
Medicinal Uses:
- Treatment of various skin conditions such as leprosy
- Lupus
- Varicose ulcers
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Diarrhoea
- Fever
- Diseases of the female genitourinary tract
- Relieving anxiety and improving cognition.
