Centella Asiatica
Centella Asiatica
Centella Asiatica
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Centella Asiatica
About
Centella asiatica, commonly known as Gotu Kola, brahmi, Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort, is a herbaceous, perennial plant in the flowering plant family Apiaceae.It is native to the wetlands in Asia. It is used as a culinary vegetable and as a medicinal herb. Centella asiatica (CA), a clonal, perennial herbaceous creeper belonging to the family Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) is found throughout India growing in moist places up to an altitude of 1800 m. It is found in most tropical and subtropical countries growing in swampy areas, including parts of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and South Africa and South pacific and Eastern Europe. About 20 species related to CA grow in most parts of the tropic or wet pantropical areas such as rice paddies, and also in rocky, higher elevations. It is a tasteless, odourless plant that thrives in and around water. It has small fan-shaped green leaves with white or light purple-to-pink or white flowers and it bears small oval fruit. The whole plant is used for medicinal purposes
Dosage & Duration
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Benefits
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Centella Asiatica is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals. This super blend of nutrients offers fantastic benefits for the skin, including powerful anti-aging properties – read on!
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Gotu Kola improves circulation as well as the synthesis of collagen and skin tissue. Collagen is absolutely essential for maintaining a taut and youthful complexion. The natural collagen we are born with diminishes as we age (at a rate of about 1% per year). By incorporating Gotu Kola into your daily skincare regimen, you’ll be supporting your skin’s underlying structure therefore, fending off the telltale signs of aging – wrinkles and loss of firmness. Centella Asiatica is especially beneficial for improving elasticity – goodbye sagging skin.
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Centella Asiatica boosts antioxidant activity at the site of wounds, strengthening the skin and increasing blood circulation.
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It is beneficial in the management of eczema, psoriasis, veins, and stretch marks. For acne sufferers, it speeds healing, helping to prevent scarring and prevent future blemishes.
