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Ayurveda and Science
Mandukaparni/मण्डूकपर्णी/Gotu Kola/Centella asiatica
AYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL PLANTS
Centella Asiatica Medicinal Uses
Mandookaparni is used as a "Medhya Rasayana" and in the treatment of skin and mental ailments as recommended by Ayurveda. 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.
Balances kapha and pitta.
Read more about various ailments, it's causes, symptoms, ayurvedic treatments, etc.
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A middle sized deciduous tree with brilliant orange-red flowers found in almost all parts of country. Seeds are used in Ayurveda for various formulations.
Abrus precatorius is a slender, perennial climber that twines around trees, shrubs, and hedges. Leaves are glabrous with long internodes. It has a slender branch and a cylindrical wrinkled stem with a smooth-textured brown bark. Flowers are small and pale
A deciduous erect spreading tree commonly growing at road side throughout India from the plains upto 900 m in Himalaya. Bark of the tree is used for various ailments in Ayurveda.
Hardy perennial herb of marshy places, to 6 feet tall, aromatic, rhizome stout, pinkish; leaves to 3/4 inch wide, with a prominent midrib; spadix stout, to 4 inches long. The genus Acorus is considered to be the most primitive extant monocot.
A medium sized tree with brilliant yellow flowers growing at roadside and gardens. Long cylindrical pods of the tree are used in Ayurveda.