Plants
Gotu Kola
Introduction / परिचय
Gotu Kola also known as Brahmi Booti or Mandukaparni. Gotu kola is a medicinal plant which is considered to increase intellect power in Ayurveda. This plant is found in moist places. It is used to cure many diseases. This plant has amazing medicinal properties that have been considered extremely beneficial in sharpening hair, skin and even brain.
| English Name: | Gotu Kola |
| Hindi Name: | ब्राह्मी बूटी या मण्डूकपर्णी (Brahmi Booti or Mandukaparni ) |
| Scientific Name: | Centella Asiatica |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Light : | Low Light |
| Height: | 10 inch (25 cm) |
| Flower Color : | White or Pinkish to Red |
| Leaves Color : | Bright Green |
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Varieties / किस्मे
Classification of Plants/ पौधों का वर्गीकरण
Gotu kola plants spread out in a branch, each of which leaves lightly erect. Gotu kola leaves are green in color. The edges of these leaves are slightly pointed like shape and these leaves are spread like umbrella in appearance. Its flowers are white or pinkish-red in color, which are blooming in small round clusters near the surface of the soil. The cream made from gotu kola is called 'sika cream'. You can easily get it in the form of creams, lotions and serums.
History / इतिहास
Gotu kola is used in cooking and as medicine in India and China. Gotu kola is known as a herb in AyurvedaUses and Benefits / उपयोग एवं फायदे
- The use of gotu kola makes your mind sharp.
- Gotu kola also works to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and the problems caused by it.
- The antiulcer properties present in gotu kola provide relief from stomach ulcers.
- Applying gotu kola paste on the wound heals quickly.
- It can be used to get rid of joint pain.
- It protects the heart and helps a lot in preventing heart attacks and strokes.
