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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Centella asiatica |
| Family name: |
APIACEAE
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| English name: |
Pennywort
Spadeleaf
Indian Pennywort
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| Sinhala name: |
Gotukola (ගොටුකොළ)
Heen gotukola (හීන් ගොටුකොළ )
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| Tamil name: |
Vallarai
Kacappi
Matanti
Paruni
Pintiri
Vallarai
Yocana-Valli
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| Sanskrit name: |
Mandukaparni
Bhandi
Bhandiri
Bheki
Mandukaparni
Manduki
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Common weed all over the island, prostrate stems 10 cm-1 m long. Leaves 1-6, clustered on a short shoot at each node, orbicular to reniform in outline, 0.5 to 2 cm long, 1-3 cm broad, margins entire, crenate or dentate. Petioles 1-10 cm long, pedicels very short, 0.5 to 1 mm long. Umbels mostly 3-flowered, petals white or rose-tinged, minute. Fruits orbicular to ellipsoid, 2-3 mm long, 3-4 mm broad.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
The whole plant is used for medicinal purposes.
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| Treatment for: |
Kidney diseases
Parasites
Leprosy
Lactation disorders
Skin and mucosal diseases
Arthritis
Diarrohea
Rheumatism
Dysentery
Depression
Ear diseases
Genital disorders
Febrifuge
Nervous system disorders
Paralysis
Epilepsy
Spasms
Pains
Obstructions in veins and arteries
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Roots
Leaf Sap
Stem
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Diuretics
Sedative
Reduces aggravation of pitha kapha and vatha dosha
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