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Gotu Kola

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana

Centella asiatica

Family: Apiaceae · Parts used: Aerial parts (leaf and herb) · Also known as: Indian pennywort, Brahmi, Asiatic pennywort

Key actions

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oedematous (reduces swelling)AntioxidantAnxiolytic / calmingNeuroprotective / cognition supportVenotonic / vasoprotectiveVulnerary (wound healing)

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

HaemorrhoidsGood
Swelling / fluid retentionGood
Varicose veinsGood
Cognitive functionGood
Arthritis / joint painTraditional
BruisingTraditional
EczemaTraditional
Inflammation (general)Traditional
PsoriasisTraditional
Skin irritationTraditional
WoundsTraditional
AnxietyTraditional
MemoryTraditional
Nervous tensionTraditional
StressTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewRole of Mandukparni (Centella asiatica Linn Urban) in neurological disorders: evidence from ethnopharmacology and clinical studies to network enrichment analysis (2024)

ReviewTherapeutic potential of hypnotic herbal medicines: A comprehensive review (2024)

ReviewCentella asiatica and its metabolite asiatic acid: wound healing effects and therapeutic potential (2023)

ReviewA systematic review of the effect of Centella asiatica on wound healing (2022)

ReviewBacopa monnieri for disorders affecting brain: current perspectives (2022)

ReviewPlant-derived nootropics and human cognition: A systematic review (2022)

ReviewNeuroprotection with Bacopa monnieri – a review of experimental evidence (2021)

ReviewPharmacological effects of Centella asiatica on skin diseases: evidence and possible mechanisms (2021)

All 33 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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