Gotu kola | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied for wound healing and venous circulation. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Gotu kola
Latin name
Gotu Kola
Common names
Gotu kola
foreign names
Gotu Kola
The group
Apiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Tropical Asia; Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Apiaceae family, the scientific name Centella asiatica is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
pneumatic parts
chemical components
Asiaticoside and Madecassoside
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied for wound healing and venous circulation.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Caution is advised for those with liver disease and those taking sedatives.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Tropical Asia; Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Centella asiatica species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Tropical Asia; Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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