Traditional Indian science of human he alth tells about one very interesting plant that can improve memory, increase susceptibility, soothe well and instantly relax. The Chinese say that this plant is a "fountain of youth" that can prolong life. What is this magical flower? It's simple - it's Gotu Kola, or in a simple Asian Centella.
Power of Centella Asiatica
Centella is a flowering plant of the Umbelliferae family. You can meet him in Australia and Asia. Centella is widely used as a very effective medicinal plant. For growth, the flower chooses places where moisture is constantly maintained. You can usually find centella in damp, low-lying places or along grooves. The stem of the plant is rather weak, so it does not grow up, but spreads along the ground like a green carpet, quickly capturing more and more new territories.
The leaves of the flower are whole, fastened on short petioles, usually located in 2-3 whorls on one stalk. Centella rarely grows above 2.5 centimeters, but in cultivation this plant can stretch up to 15 centimeters. Gotu Kola blooms in spring. There is nothing remarkable in the flowers,they are pale and inconspicuous and do not attract attention at all.
What makes Centella attractive?
Begs the question: "What is so remarkable about such a nondescript plant?" The species of Centella Asiatica is often called a relative of parsley or dill. The flower also has other official names: Asian thyroid, Asian hydrocotyl.
If you follow the Ayurvedic tradition, the flower can be described as a stimulant of the white and gray matter of the brain. Centella is named so not in vain: it is worth referring to the chemical composition of the plant. The herb contains 0.1% essential oil, which, in turn, is enriched with pinene and myrcene, as well as a number of other vital substances. The flower contains several significant acids: asiatic and madecassic, the plant also contains rutin, alkaloids and tannins. In simple terms, the Centella asiatica plant is a storehouse of healing components.
Fountain of Youth
As we have already said, in Chinese medicine, Centella is commonly called the "fountain of youth." And believe me, the ability to significantly extend the life of a person is not at all fiction from scratch. Chinese doctors also call the thyroid gland "food for the brain." Why did this nondescript flower receive such names? Centella asiatica extract restores energy reserves in the brain, carrying with it a large amount of tonic and nutrients. Plant juice significantly improves blood microcirculation, and also normalizesvascular wall permeability.
Centella is an excellent tonic cocktail for nervous tissues with antioxidant properties. The plant quickly relieves pain spasms, refreshes and relieves inflammation. Centella is also popular in the treatment of scars - the plant helps them dissolve.
Centella at home
Fortunately, the appearance of this plant is not at all whimsical in planting. It can be bred with the same success at home. How is Centella Asiatica planted? The seeds germinate in large pots.
Or immediately in the garden beds. The key is to keep the soil moist and well-drained. Do not skimp on compost: the more it is, the faster and juicier Gotu Kola will grow. The pennywort equally loves both sunlight and cool partial shade. The only thing the plant will not put up with is frost. Weak to frost, it instantly dies even from completely insignificant frosts. Centella asiatica flowers make an excellent ground cover and are ideal for gardens and pond shores. But for the aquarium, according to many, the plant is not quite suitable.
Amazing discovery
Even ancient doctors made a truly fantastic discovery: thyroidweed has an amazing effect on the functions of the cerebral cortex. As you know, it is responsible for memory, consciousness, perception, mental abilities, as well as conscious activity and, of course, intelligence. It has rightly been observed that the mantaking an infusion of centella asiatica changes a lot: his concentration of attention increases, behavioral reactions become aggravated, memory improves, and he also becomes more focused. It has already been proven by modern doctors that the thyroid oil has a beneficial effect on blood components.
It helps to quickly increase hemoglobin in the blood, reduces the average level of urea, stabilizes the sugar content, which directly affects the improvement of memory.
Application and reviews
How can centella be used for he alth? It is a versatile plant, all parts of which can be used. The leaves are used both fresh and dried. Fresh leaves are very good as an addition to a wide variety of drinks, whether it's a simple tea or a smoothie with several types of fruits or vegetables. Centella asiatica (reviews collected from patients of different ages) helps the skin regenerate. This is facilitated by the element of asiaticoside contained in the juice. The plant is very effective for burns and cuts. You just need to grind the leaf and attach the gruel to the wound. The taste of Gotu Cola is very pleasant: sweetish, harsh. It is often added as a seasoning to salads, as well as in tea collections along with ginseng.
