Centella asiatica GOTU KOLA, INDIAN PENNYWORT (plant)

Description and uses:

Indian Pennywort also called Centella asiatica or gotu-kola is a herbaceous creeping plant.
It is part of the Apiaceae family.
The plant is used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.

In traditional medicine, a decoction of Gotu-kola leaves is used.

When applied externally, Centella asiatica steroids would relieve insect itching and soften burns.
In 2001, a British research team demonstrated that it could treat varicose veins.

Indian Pennywort is a plant with nootropic principles.

Planting and cultivation:

Indian Pennywort plant 5 to 15 cm high, delivered in a plug.
As soon as you receive the plant, repot it in a 1 liter pot with good, well-draining horticultural soil.
Place the culture in a semi-shaded place, or even completely in the shade.
You can also plant your plant directly in the ground in a cool place.
In warm regions, it is preferable to mulch the plant.
Consider bringing your plant inside if you are in a region where there is severe frost.

• Grows quickly.
• Shade plant or semi shade.
• Creeping plant with no requirements for soil type.
• A frost-prone plant, the tiger plant must be protected in winter.
• Has many medicinal properties.

Do not consume without the advice of a doctor.
Plant intended for the ethnobotanical collection.

Also available in the form of a packet for sale to sow.