Hindi Name : Mandookparni Sanskrit Name : Mandookaparni
English Name : Gotu Kola
Latin Name : Centella asiatica Urban Pennel
A prostrate herb with glabrous leaves found throughout India in fallow lands, wet and shady places. Now a days the herb is also cultivated in many parts of the
country. The leaves are used in Ayurvedic preparation.
Application
Mandookaparni is used as a "Medhya
Rasayana" and in the treatment of skin and mental ailments. In many parts of India, it is used as a substitute of Brahmi (Bacopa monnjera). Its nootropic (nourishment
effects on nervous tissue) and immunomodulatory activities have been well investigated. Comparative studies between Mandukaparni and Brahmi have shown it similar
to Brahmi in action. However, it is more gentle as compared to latter, as regards to its effect on brain and nervous tissue.
Chemical Composition
The plant is reported to contain various alkaloids, glycosides, sterols, tannins, sugars and inorganic salts. It also contains amino acids like aspartic acid, glycine, glutamic
acid etc. Ash contains chloride, sulfate, phosphate, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium.
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Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica)
