gotu kola (redirected from Centella asiatica)

gotu kola /go·tu ko·la/ (go´too ko´lah) the creeping, umbelliferous plant Centella asiaticus or preparations of its leaves and stems, which are used to promote wound healing and to treat the lesions of leprosy; also widely used in ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and Asian folk medicine

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gotu kola,

a creeping herb found in swamps of Africa, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar.

uses It is taken systemically to treat venous insufficiency and for a variety of other reasons, including improving memory and intelligence, and it is used topically to treat chronic wounds and psoriasis. It may be effective for its topical indications and for treating venous insufficiency. There are insufficient reliable data for any of its other uses.

contraindications It should not be used during pregnancy and lactation or in children until more research is available. Those with known hypersensitivity to this herb or to members of the celery family should not use this product.

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gotu kola (gōˑ·tōō kōˑ·l),

n Latin name:
Centella asiatica; part used: leaves (dried), aerial parts; uses: stimulant, nerve tonic, antipyretic, leucoderma, hypertension, cancer, liver disease, abdominal maladies, bronchitis, seizure disorders, intestinal cysts, gum disease, lacerations, psoriasis, eczema, leprosy, poor memory; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; people allergic to celery; can cause rashes, photosensitivity, pruritus, elevated glucose and cholesterol levels, and sleepiness. Also called
centella, hydrocotyle, Indian pennywort, Indian water navelwort, kula kudi, mandukparni, marsh penny, talepetrako, teca, water pennywort, and
white rot.

Gotu kola.