Family Name | Mackinlayoideae |
Scientific name | Centella asiatica |
Common name | Centella |
Growth habit | perennial plant |
Leaf | Renal circular, base cordate, palmate veins With Blunt teeth, fine hairs |
Flower | Summer purple-red flowers, axillary umbel |
Fruit | flattening ,double bun-shaped |
More to learn | Distributed in Asian tropical and subtropical regions The Centella asiatica is a Sri Lankan cooking ingredients Drinks in China, but frail people and children should not drink too much since they are cold. |
Properties | Sweet, cold, heat fluid, cooling blood detoxification, blood swelling, clearing heat |
Treats | Heat and dampness, detoxification swelling.For jaundice, heat stroke, diarrhea, carbuncle swollen sore or head injury. |
Reference | General information, the treats and usage of Centella asiatica General information of Centella asiatica Usage and effect of Centella asiatica |