The leaves of Centella asiatica have been widely regarded as
having tonic and stimulant properties and have been recommended for many
complaints. The plant is reputed to have a direct action on lowering blood
pressure. It is also known as a rejuvenating medicament. The leaves are sometimes
eaten raw, but more usually a decoction or tea is made from them.The leaves are
toasted and given in infusion to children in bowel-complaints and fevers. They
are also applied as an anti-inflammatory, to parts that have seed are used for
dysentery, fever, and headache.
Takip Kuhol Benifits
· Decoction of leaves used as diuretic and considered useful
for gonorrhea.
· Useful in the treatment of chronic and obstinate eczema.
Also prescribed for secondary and tertiary syphilis accompanied by gummatous infiltration
and ulceration, in chronic and callous ulcers, as a stimulant in infantile
diarrhea and eczema and abscess, and in chronic rheumatism.
· Leaves are toasted and given as infusion in bowel
complaints and fevers of children. Also applied as anti-inflammatory to areas
of blows and bruises.
· Seeds used for dysentery, fever, and headache.
· Infectious hepatitis, measles, respiratory tract
infections - colds, tonsillitis, laryngopharyngitis, bronchitis.
· Fresh material: 60 to 260 gms, dried material: 30 to 60
gms: Take in form of decoction.
· Counterirritant: Pound fresh leaves, mix with vaseline or
oil and apply over affected area as poultice.
· Wounds and sore: The sap of the leaves is used on wounds
and skin sores. Also, on chaps, scratches and superficial burns.
· In many folkloric systems, used for tuberculosis,
syphilis, dysentery, hypertension, venous extremity problems and common cold.
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