Gotukola (Centella asiatica)
Centella asiatica or Gotukola is a member of the parsley family which is a perennial herbal plant native to India, Japan, China, Indonesia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the South Pacific. This plant grows abundantly in shady, moist or marshy areas.
We as a Sri Lankan herb exporter, the leaves are carefully harvested, and processed & packed in FSSC 22000, HACCP and BRC certified factories.
Common Names : Brahma-Buti, Centella, Divya, Hydrocotyle, Indischer Wassernabel, Indian Pennywort, Indian Water Navelwort, Madecassol, Mandukaparni, Marsh Penny, Thick-Leaved Pennywort, White Rot etc.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Mackinlayoideae
Genus: Centella
Species: C. asiatica
Benefits of Gotukola (Centella asiatica)
Centella asiatica has many medicinal properties. Therefore it is being used in various treatments such as,
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Varicose veins
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Wound healing and skin lesions
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Stomach ulcers
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Improve in mental clarity & anxiety
Further, drinking gotu-kola tea before bedtime can help you to have a sound sleep. it improves your memory power & blood flow, good for your skin and helps to overcome fatigue.
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How to use
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Fresh leaves can be used in salads
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Dried leaves are to be consumed as a herbal tea
How to make Gotu-kola tea
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Add 1 teaspoon of dried gotu-kola powder in one cup of boiling water
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Keep it for 10 to 15 minutes
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Add sweetener as per your desire
If you require to buy dried gotu-kola coarse cut or powder in bulk or in value added packs please contact us