Mandukaparni
Centella asiatica — also: gotu kola (Ayurvedic)
The Ayurvedic name for gotu kola, used for wound healing and mental clarity.
Traditional use (ayurveda): The Ayurvedic name for gotu kola, used for wound healing and mental clarity.
The Ayurvedic name for gotu kola, used for wound healing and mental clarity.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The Ayurvedic name for gotu kola, used for wound healing and mental clarity.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally mild; rare liver reports with long high-dose use.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild; rare liver reports with long high-dose use.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.