Gotu Kola (Indian Pennywort / Mandukaparni)

Centella asiatica

ଥାଲକୁଡ଼ି (Thalkudi)मंडूकपर्णी (Mandukaparni)Mandukaparni

Family: Apiaceae
Origin: Tropical Asia
Plant Type: Herb
Habitat: Both

About the Plant

Creeping slender stoloniferous perennial herb rooting at nodes; reniform to cordate fan-shaped crenate leaves, and small pink to reddish umbellate flowers.

Traditional Uses

Wound healing, memory decline, venous insufficiency, skin ulcers, and stress

Parts Used

Whole plant, leaves

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
Guna: Laghu, Sara
Virya: Sheeta
Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

Stimulates collagen synthesis, enhances venous microcirculation, accelerates wound closure, and calms mind

Precautions

Extremely safe; high therapeutic doses may cause transient dizziness in sensitive individuals

Interesting Facts

Known in Sri Lanka as the plant eaten by elephants known for their legendary longevity and memory

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