Indian Pennywort / Deva Centella asiatica / Gotu Kola

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Centella
Species: C. asiatica
Binomial name: Centella asiatica

Pennywort is a leafy herbal plant, which is widely used in Chinese, Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicines. The scientific name of this herbal plant is Centella Asiatica. It is also popularly known as Gotu Kola. The native of this herbal plant in Southeast Asia and Tropical lands. Traditionally, this herbal plant is used in some Asian recipes, which is mostly consumed in the form of juice, tea, or added in smoothies and salads.

Pennywort is known as “Snow Accumulating Herb”, which means the herb stores snow. It is commonly used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine because of its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-depressant, and antidiabetic properties. In Ayurveda, this herbal plant is used to heal skin problems, boost memory power, promote brain health, and cardiovascular functions. This herbal plant is also available in the form of powder, capsules, tinctures, and topical medicines.

Health Benefits

• Indian Pennywort has a good amount of Triterpenoids that helps to reduce anxiety and improve mental health.
• Traditionally, this herbal plant is also used to treat insomnia.
• The chemical compound in the pennywort called Terpenoids will prevent the skin from the formation of stretch marks.
• Gotu kola is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, so it helps to cure Arthritis.
• This herbal plant is highly recommended to improve memory power, reduce mental stress for elders, and also help to boost concentration.