Botanical name -Centella asiatika
Family -Umbelliferae
English name -Indian
penny worth
Sanskrit names - mandūkaparni, Mānduji, Tvāshtri,
Divyā, Mahaushadhi.
Singhalese name- Gotukola ගොටු කොල
Properties:
Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Tikta
Guna Laghu, Sara
Veerya Sheeta
Vipaka Madhura
Attributes / Karma:
Alleviates Tri- dosha. Mainly Pitta & Kapha.
(Medya) enhancing intelligence. Longevity. Rejuvenating. Improves voice.
(Smruty) enhance memory.
Cures – skin diseases, Pandu, (Meha) diabetes, blood disorders, cough,
poisoning, edema, fever, (same as
Brahmi)
(B.P)
Cures – (Rakta pitta) bleeding disorderes. Skin diseases, diabetes,
fever, asthma, cough, anorexia. (Su
/ su / 46)
Medicinal uses
External
·
Local
application on the skin improves blood circulation.
·
Dermatose
& skin disorders – leaves ground in a paste are used.
·
Ulcers –
powder or juice is applied.
·
Acne –
paste is applied.
Internal
·
Chronic
rhinorrhea (Pīnasa) – powdered roots are used.
·
Piles,
Pīnasa, weakness of brain – syrup made out of it juice is used.
·
Rejuvenation
– boiled in cow’s milk & dried mandūkaparni powder use along with
Cow’s milk.
Siddha jīvāmruta
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