Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, Vol. 7 No. 1
2011, pp. 38-44 ISSN 1997-0838
Original Text Copyright (cc) 2011 by Sushma, Sangeeta, Gambhir
REVIEW
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CENTELLA ASIATICA:
A CONCISE DRUG REVIEW WITH PROBABLE CLINICAL USES
Sushma Tiwari1*, Sangeeta Gehlot1, Gambhir I.S.2
1Department of Kriya
Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras
Hindu University, Varanasi- 221005. India 2Department of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences,
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221005. India *Email- sushmatiwari5@gmail.com
Received January 18, 2010
Received in revised form January 20, 2010
Centella asiatica
(Gotu kola) is an imperative herb in Ayurvedic medicine, often
mentioned in combination with the related European marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris).
About 20 species recounted to Gotu kola cultivate in most parts of the
tropic or wet pantropical areas such as rice paddies and also in rocky
and higher elevations. Centella
asiatica
(Gotu kola) is known as longevity herb and used widely in India and
Nepal as part of the traditional Ayurvedic medicine. In Samskrita, it
is called 'Mandūkaparnī' as its leaf appears as a standing frog from
its backside. It is also called 'Brahmi the goddess of supreme wisdom
and 'Saraswati the goddess knowledge & wisdom. Its roots and leaves
are used for medicinal purposes and provide important health benefits
related to healthy veins and blood vessels, to treat skin disorders,
help with better memory and improve brain function.
