Botanical Name: Centella asiatica
Other Names: Asiatic Pennywort, Indian Pennywort, Thick-leaved Pennywort, and Gotu Kola.
Gotu kola contains compounds known as triterpenoids. Research conducted in animals and laboratories indicates that these compounds may contribute to wound healing. Specifically, studies suggest that triterpenoids have the potential to enhance skin strength, elevate antioxidants in wounds, and promote increased blood supply to the affected area.
Medicinal Uses:
- Used to treat syphilis
- Hepatitis
- Stomach ulcers
- Mental fatigue
- Epilepsy
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Asthma
