What are the traditional uses of Centella asiatica?

Centella asiatica has 58 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Centella asiatica?

Centella asiatica contains 173 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Centella asiatica have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 39 potential herb-drug interactions for Centella asiatica. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Centella asiatica

Gotu Kola

Family: Apiaceae • Genus: Centella • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Anhui Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng (south), Jiangxi Sheng, Shaanxi Sheng (south), Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng), Korea, Japan, Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Solomon Islands, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines SOUTHERN AMERICA: Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay PACIFIC: Micronesia, Palau, United States (Northern Mariana Islands) AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales (east), Queensland) AFRICA: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Côte D‘Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini, South Africa

Summary: Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) is a plant in the Apiaceae family. Verdica documents 58 traditional uses, 173 phytochemical compounds, and 39 herb-drug interactions for this species.

Traditional Uses

173

Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

Edibility Records

Pet Toxicity Records

About Centella asiatica

Centella asiatica is a species in the Apiaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Watering	Regular — consistent moisture, especially for root crops
Soil	Deep, loose, well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3-10; many are cool-season herbs

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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